i-90 after divorce and name change

[KiwiinMaine 51]

Hi guys,

 

Unfortunately my ex and I have just divorced.  I have been granted a name change with the divorce, back to my maiden name. I know I'll need to update my new name with everything, I'm heading to the Social Security office today to get started with that. I have a couple of questions regarding getting a replacement green card and the time frame that it taking at the moment. How long is it taking for replacement green cards at the moment? I am supposed to be going back to NZ for my sisters wedding in March, for a week. I know my passport and green card need to match, so if I don't get my new green card in time with my maiden name on it can I use my married name to enter and exit? Even if it doesn't match my name on my SSN? 

 

I really appreciate any help!

Thanks!

[Crazy Cat 42,203]

I think you have to send your current green card with the I-90.  

 

 

Edited December 23, 2019 by missileman

[KiwiinMaine 51]

3 minutes ago, missileman said:

I think you have to send your current green card with the I-90.  

 

Oh wow that's a huge time frame! Is Potomac the only office that processes them? I'm not really sure what to do then. Do you know if I can travel on my married name and then file it when I get home?

[Crazy Cat 42,203]

33 minutes ago, TheHills said:

Do you know if I can travel on my married name and then file it when I get home?

I don't see any other alternative......just make sure you have all appropriate documentation to connect the dots for any mismatches.....

[glowie85 11]

23 hours ago, TheHills said:

Oh wow that's a huge time frame! Is Potomac the only office that processes them? I'm not really sure what to do then. Do you know if I can travel on my married name and then file it when I get home?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but you could start the process now and get a I-551 stamp into your passport for the interim and travel. Obviously still take all the documentation (receipt of replacement, divorce decree bc of name change, etc), but that way you don't need to wait with filing. 

[KiwiinMaine 51]

On 12/24/2019 at 11:14 AM, glowie85 said:

Correct me if I'm wrong, but you could start the process now and get a I-551 stamp into your passport for the interim and travel. Obviously still take all the documentation (receipt of replacement, divorce decree bc of name change, etc), but that way you don't need to wait with filing. 

That's a good idea! I know I've read somewhere before where to get the I-551 stamps, but I want to confirm that I am correct. It's at any Field office with an infopass appointment, right?

[KiwiinMaine 51]

On 12/23/2019 at 12:25 PM, missileman said:

I don't see any other alternative......just make sure you have all appropriate documentation to connect the dots for any mismatches.....

Me either. I just don't want to leave the country and then have an issue getting back in because of that. Do you think if I called the USCIS helpline they would know if I'd potentially run into any issues? I definitely feel like VisaJourney has much more knowledge on everything!

[glowie85 11]

3 hours ago, TheHills said:

That's a good idea! I know I've read somewhere before where to get the I-551 stamps, but I want to confirm that I am correct. It's at any Field office with an infopass appointment, right?

Right and that's the new part.
I only ever had to have my passport stamped when they still had online booking for the infopass, which is not possible anymore.
So you'd need to call USCIS and let them make that appointment for you. I have not done that process yet, so no idea how the appointment part on the phone works.