J.M.

A few days after entry to the US as a K-1, you can apply for a SS card (up the 75th day after arrival). Immigration will have you listed by your maiden name, so that is what you must use for your initial SS card. Some K-1's have had success getting the initial SS card name changed to married name by showing your marriage certificate. Most have not had luck doing that, so it just depends on the local office. As for EAD and green card, whatever name you use on the applications will be the name that is on your cards. If you use married name when applying for EAD and green card, they will be issued with your married name. Also, you can just check a box on the I-485 and I-765 petitions that will allow an updated (married name) SS card to be mailed to you. That is, by far, the easiest route to take. For me personally, there was no rush to get a SS card, so we didn't bother getting one until we filed I-485/I-765. I avoid government offices whenever possible.

Congratulations!

She's already working. We used EAD for I-9. No DL yet though, so I am her personal Jeepney. All I have for her to learn to drive is a gigantic 4 door truck, so it's slow going. We'll get her a tiny car soon.

Received updated SS card (without employment condition statement) and official I-485 approval in the mail today. Green card USPS tracking shows it will arrive tomorrow.

I understand your frustration with waiting, but if you didn't go K-1 you would still be waiting got her to even get here!

Petitioner birth certificate or passport bio page may be submitted as proof of citizenship. Beneficiary birth certificate/passport info is not needed for I-129f.

I'm not sure why you are trying to tie the question to your birth certificate. It does not ask for maiden name, or other names used. It only asks for her name, not previous names. I used my mother's "new" current name (after she re-married), which obviously did not match her name on my birth certificate. If they wanted her maiden name, they would specifically ask for it. If they wanted all other names ever used, they would specifically ask for them.

Put your mother's CURRENT legal name.

I-485 was approved today!

You've got lots of time to learn about the process. This site is for DIY users, so you will find everything you need here to file on your own. The Philippines is a common country for K-1. There is a regional forum that discusses only the Philippines: Philippines - VisaJourney

I have heard the same from someone using the new system. Once it was in READY status, it went through.

The question is "Have YOU ever...", not has the beneficiary ever... YOU, the petitioner, are filling out the form, so any reference to YOU, means the petitioner.

Agreed! My wife is from a tiny island. I listed her address as "no formal street address" on all of her paperwork. It only had the barangay, city, and province. Somehow, they managed to deliver the often not received "packet 4" (or whatever the one is that has the Imbra pamphlet in it) to her. It arrived after her interview was already completed, but it did arrive. I guess the island is so small that everybody knows everybody. I also wanted a reliable address to send documents to her. I chose a FedEx office that said they would hold the delivery for her. I asked for their address. Their official address is "at the corner of street X and Y." Looking at their office on Google maps, I could see that it was within 1/4 mile of that intersection, but certainly not AT the intersection. I chose a different method to send the documents.

There are no questions about beneficiary criminal history on I-129f petition. As smilingstone stated, the beneficiary criminal history is listed on the DS-160, and supporting documentation will be presented at interview. DS-160 is completed after I-129F is approved.

Primarily to change Philippine passport to married name. ROM is not mandatory, but if you want to change her PI passport name, you will need it. There are other reasons for ROM if you plan to live in the Philippines as well.

Our I-485 moved to Step 4 (case decision) today. I suppose that means the interview is waived, since that was step 3. It shows 8 months as the estimated time until decision, but I don't expect it to take that long. We'll see...

That's a pretty optimistic timeline. It's not impossible but leaves no room for any delays. The unknowns are how long it takes to process the Cenomar once received, and how long it takes to produce and deliver her passport. That can vary from a couple of days to 2 weeks+. A few have even had to wait 6 weeks for passport return. For CFO, it is generally pretty easy to schedule, but she will need her visa before she can attend. Last I heard it is only offered Mon-Thurs, so keep that in mind. As for IDs, I'm not sure how many Filipinos can produce 2 IDs in addition to their passport, but somehow they all make it through CFO. Mine went through Cebu with just passport and one other ID (SS). The CFO certificate is emailed immediately upon completion of the class.

The I-94 is an online document that will be available for you to print. There will be no record available until after entry (unless she has been here before). It is not needed FOR K-1 entry by air... it is a record of entry. You will need a copy later, when you file for adjustment of status. It is easily obtained online. No account is needed, just some basic traveler information. There is nothing you need to fill out. Nothing to worry about right now. The record will be available when you need it for AOS.

As stated above, Muslim divorce in the Philippines is only recognized if the marriage was solemnized under Muslim law. While I understand back-dating is sometimes applicable to divorce, my understanding is the only way it would apply in your case is if both you and your ex already thought you were legally divorced. I don't see how your lawyer can make that claim. Your current marriage(s) is/are invalid for immigration purposes. At some point during the visa process, you will have to produce documentation from the Philippines that your previous marriage was legally terminated, and that it was terminated prior to your current marriage.

It's been too long since I filled mine out to remember exactly what I put, but this is how I remember it: Immediate Relatives: You can answer either way. Personally, I would say your fiancee is a future immediate relative, not a current one, so I would say no. Paying for trip: I bet you already know who is actually paying for your trip, whether that be you or your fiancee. Just put whoever is actually buying the ticket. Educational: List anything from high school and above, most recent to oldest.

That statement was for non-immigration-required vaccines, such as for school entry. For immigration-required vaccines, they must be administered by a civil surgeon, and they will likely perform the full exam. You said your DS-3025 is only one page... does it say "Please Complete Page 2" and "Page 1 of 2" on the bottom? It's been 2 pages for several years, so I would be surprised if you got an older, single page one.

30 days after your most recent login is the maximum time your unsubmitted application will be saved. There is no requirement to submit it within 30 days. It's just letting you know that if you start an application, then return 31 days later, it might be gone. Each time you login, the 30 days start over. I don't remember seeing the expiration date you mentioned. Perhaps it means your current session will expire on the date listed.

The initial dose of Hep B vaccine satisfies immigration requirements. Only the first dose of a vaccine series is required for immigration purposes. Your daughter will probably need the other 2 doses to meet school requirements, but I'm sure the school will let you know exactly what she needs.

Schools have requirements that immigration does not. On the immigration side, since you have already filed AOS, all you can do now is wait to see if they are happy with your medical results and vaccines. If not, they will let you know what is lacking. For the school side, you just have to comply with whatever they ask.

The DS-3025 is 2 pages now. The "complete" box is on page 2.