Need help with name change/Removal of conditions

[JFox762 18]

5 minutes ago, Chancy said:

 

If your wife wants to follow Philippine naming convention on her US documents, I suggest getting a new Philippine passport with her married name.  No need to do ROM if you were married in the Philippines.

 

Then submit a copy of her new passport bio page and a copy of your PSA-issued marriage certificate to USCIS.

 

 

The problem is, we don't have much time to get started on this. Her Conditional expires in December 18th 2020. 

Also, what is "ROM"?

Edited September 5, 2020 by JFox762

[Chancy 6,241]

1 minute ago, JFox762 said:

The problem is, we don't have much time to get started on this. Her Conditional expires in December 18th 2020. 

Also, what is "ROM"?

 

ROM = Report of Marriage, which was mentioned by another poster.  You don't need to do that if you were married in the Philippines.

 

Villanelle mentioned that for the GC a marriage certificate is enough for USCIS as a legal name change document.  Please follow her advice for filing the I-751 form.  Just make sure to submit the marriage certificate issued by PSA (Philippine Statistics Authority).  USCIS knows that PSA-issued certificates only list the wife's maiden name.

 

[JFox762 18]

Another question. According to some online searches... Removal of Conditions can take anywhere from 10-18 months!? 

So, what happens with my wife's Green Card? It will show as "expired", while she waits on the removal of conditions? Will she receive any kind of documentation that explains she's still legally here?

[Chancy 6,241]

11 minutes ago, JFox762 said:

So, what happens with my wife's Green Card? It will show as "expired", while she waits on the removal of conditions? Will she receive any kind of documentation that explains she's still legally here?

 

Yes.  After filing the I-751, she will get an extension letter.  This letter + her expired GC will be proof of her legal status while waiting for ROC.