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Jamaican Luv   13

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You know I keep posting silly questions, and I'm sorry! lol, just want to make sure I have this form right. I havent gotten my name switched over yet, so Im just wondering when filling out the I-130 form, do you still use your married name or your maiden name? Im gettin it switched here very soon, so no worries bout that. Thanks guys once again! :)

Service Center :California Service Center

Consulate :Jamaica

I-130 Sent :2011-12-14

I-130 NOA1 :2011-12-16

I-130 RFE :2012-06-18

I-130 RFE Sent :2012-06-25

I-130 Approved :2012-08-06

NVC Received :2012-08-06

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill :2012-09-06

Pay I-864 Bill 2012-09-06

Receive I-864 Package :2012-09-06

Return Completed I-864 :2012-09-10

Return Completed DS-3032 :2012-09-06

Receive IV Bill :2012-09-20

Pay IV Bill :2012-09-22

Case Completed at NVC :2012-10-04

Packet 4 Received :2012-10-12

Interview Date :2012-11-13

Interview Result :APPROVED!

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Olomi_811   130

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I used maiden. At the time, all my supporting identification was in the maiden name. I called on Monday asking if I needed to switch it and was told I could write a letter to CSC and provide documentation of new name. I've decided to wait for the NOA2 and send everything then.

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BreadandRoses   0

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The i-130 asks for "Family Name", I am sure that means what your current last name is, so if you change your name before you mail it out then you would put the new last name. When it asks about your mothers info, it specifically asks for her maiden name. Good luck.

Married in 2010

2/4-Mailed I-130

2/9- NOA1

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Jamaican Luv   13

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I used maiden. At the time, all my supporting identification was in the maiden name. I called on Monday asking if I needed to switch it and was told I could write a letter to CSC and provide documentation of new name. I've decided to wait for the NOA2 and send everything then.

Ok so then once i actually get it changed, i can copy my old Social Sec. card (now), and then copy my new one to show that i changed it etc? and my ID... and i can send that with the DS230 (is that the NOA2?) when time comes?

The i-130 asks for "Family Name", I am sure that means what your current last name is, so if you change your name before you mail it out then you would put the new last name. When it asks about your mothers info, it specifically asks for her maiden name. Good luck.

thats what i thought, but i wanted to make sure you know. Thanks :)

Service Center :California Service Center

Consulate :Jamaica

I-130 Sent :2011-12-14

I-130 NOA1 :2011-12-16

I-130 RFE :2012-06-18

I-130 RFE Sent :2012-06-25

I-130 Approved :2012-08-06

NVC Received :2012-08-06

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill :2012-09-06

Pay I-864 Bill 2012-09-06

Receive I-864 Package :2012-09-06

Return Completed I-864 :2012-09-10

Return Completed DS-3032 :2012-09-06

Receive IV Bill :2012-09-20

Pay IV Bill :2012-09-22

Case Completed at NVC :2012-10-04

Packet 4 Received :2012-10-12

Interview Date :2012-11-13

Interview Result :APPROVED!

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RICARDO4EVA2   194

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The i-130 asks for "Family Name", I am sure that means what your current last name is, so if you change your name before you mail it out then you would put the new last name. When it asks about your mothers info, it specifically asks for her maiden name. Good luck.

good.gif correct. if you have not changed the name.. then you cannot use it.

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Brother's Journey (F2A) - PD Dec 30, 2010


Dec 30 2010 - Notice of Action 1 (NOA1)
May 12 2011 - Notice of Action 2 (NOA2)
May 23 2011 - NVC case # Assigned
Nov 17 2011 - COA / I-864 received
Nov 18 2011 - Sent COA
Apr 30 2012 - Pay AOS fee
Oct 15 2012 - Pay IV fee
Oct 25 2012 - Sent AOS/IV Package
Oct 29 2012 - Pkg Delivered
Dec 24 2012 - Case Complete
May 17 2013 - Interview-Approved

July 19 2013 - Enter the USA

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Jamaican Luv   13

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ok so what if i get it switched AFTER i send in the I-130 then what? because i plan on doing it very soon. I just dont know i can use my long cert. copy that the minister gave me after our wedding (is is to my Jamaican wives sorry i guess everybodys is different). because if i can use that then i will go tomorrow and file with the social security office etc.

Service Center :California Service Center

Consulate :Jamaica

I-130 Sent :2011-12-14

I-130 NOA1 :2011-12-16

I-130 RFE :2012-06-18

I-130 RFE Sent :2012-06-25

I-130 Approved :2012-08-06

NVC Received :2012-08-06

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill :2012-09-06

Pay I-864 Bill 2012-09-06

Receive I-864 Package :2012-09-06

Return Completed I-864 :2012-09-10

Return Completed DS-3032 :2012-09-06

Receive IV Bill :2012-09-20

Pay IV Bill :2012-09-22

Case Completed at NVC :2012-10-04

Packet 4 Received :2012-10-12

Interview Date :2012-11-13

Interview Result :APPROVED!

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A16!!24A   5

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This was such a tricky question that i had as well, but i used my maiden name on everything, because i dont have any legal docs in the USA with my married name.... i hope that was the way to go... good luck :)

Wedding... 07-02-2011
NOA 1... 10-11-2011
Touched... 10-19-2011

... Tik... Tok....

NOA 2 ... 3-26-2012 167 Days


NVC Received :4-18-2012
Case # Assigned: 4-27-2012
Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill: 4-30-2012

Pay I-864 Bill: 5-2-2012
I-864 bill shows as paid: 5-3-2012
I-864 packet mailed: 5-3-2012

AOS package delivered: 5-7-2012
DS-3032 accepted: 05-08-2012
AOS Packet Approved:05-09-2012

Receive IV Bill: 05-09-2012
Pay IV Bill: 05-09-2012
IV packet mailed: 05-10-2012

Case Complete: 05-17-2012

Medical / US Consulate / POE:

Medical Appointment: 06/20/12
Interview Date: 07/02/12
POE: SFO 07/12/12

I-751 Sent: 06/18/2014

NOA 1: 6/20/14 (Rec'd letter 6/26)

Biometrics: 07/16/14

Approval of I-751: 07/24/2014 (Rec'd 7/29)

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Kehinde   45

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I used my married name and then I changed my name on my SS card. They know that once you get married you have change your name so they are expecting that some documents will have your maiden name and some will have your married name.

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StephanieM   60

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As long as you provide your MC which is the proof that you are married then what name you use doesn't really matter. Like the person above me said, they know all the documents might not be changed to your new last name right away, this takes time to change everything. Don't lose sleep over this!

Personally I have chosen to wait till this entire process is over to change my last name, so I have used my maiden name on everything and will continue to do so until my husband does POE and this is all over. Just makes things less complicated, I think, but you are welcome to do as you please.

You are welcome to change your last name after you send the I-130, it's okay.

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01/01/2008 - Met
04/27/2010 - Engaged
08/23/2011 - Married
USCIS
10/03/2011 - I-130 Sent (USPS priority w/ delivery confirmation)
10/05/2011 - Package arrived at chicago lockbox
10/06/2011 - NOA1
11/09/2011 - NOA2 (no RFE's)
NVC
11/14/2011 - Petition received by NVC/ Received NOA2 by mail
11/21/2011 - NVC case # received by email/ Got AOS fee by email/ Called NVC to provide beneficiary email
11/27/2011 - Choice of agent (DS-3023) sent to NVC by email
.....took a break from process to delay interview....
01/26/2012 - Payed IV fee
01/27/2012 - IV fee status shown as PAID
02/07/2012 - Payed AOS fee
02/08/2012 - AOS fee status shown as PAID
02/09/ 2012 - DS-230 package sent to NVC (priority mail)
03/06/2012 - AOS package sent to NVC (priority mail)
03/12/2012 - Called NVC and found out about checklist. Sent revision to NVC that same day.
03/16/2012 - CASE COMPLETE!
04/11/2012 - Informed of interview via phone by DOS/ Got P4 email from NVC a few hours later that same day (May 4th)
SANTO DOMINGO CONSULATE
04/19/2012 - Medical
05/04/2012 - Interview (APPROVED)
05/10/2012 - Visa ready and picked up at domex
05/15/2012 - POE in Boston (together)
U. S. A
05/29/2012 - Went to SS office to apply for SS card
06/01/2012 - Welcome letter arrived (Received about 3 of these)
06/05/2012 - Green card arrived
06/15/2012- Back to SS office with green card to reapply and inquire about delay
06/18/2012 - Picked up SSN at SSA office
06/22/2012 - SS card arrived by mail

04/24/14 - Sent I-751 to remove conditions

06/09/14 - Biometrics

11/2014 - RFE from USCIS requesting more evidence before approval

Late Jan - Sent further evidence of marriage

03/05/2015 - Got letter of approval for removal of conditions

03/15/2015 - Permanent 10 yr green card received via mail

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Jamaican Luv   13

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thanks guys! yeh i was just a lil bit confused as always lol. i use my married name at for work etc. becuz i know that it soon get changed. but i guess it really doesnt matter? ill just put my maiden name so i wont confuse myself anymore! lol

Service Center :California Service Center

Consulate :Jamaica

I-130 Sent :2011-12-14

I-130 NOA1 :2011-12-16

I-130 RFE :2012-06-18

I-130 RFE Sent :2012-06-25

I-130 Approved :2012-08-06

NVC Received :2012-08-06

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill :2012-09-06

Pay I-864 Bill 2012-09-06

Receive I-864 Package :2012-09-06

Return Completed I-864 :2012-09-10

Return Completed DS-3032 :2012-09-06

Receive IV Bill :2012-09-20

Pay IV Bill :2012-09-22

Case Completed at NVC :2012-10-04

Packet 4 Received :2012-10-12

Interview Date :2012-11-13

Interview Result :APPROVED!

 
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