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Phoebe and Georgi

Mar 28 2007, 10:57 PM

Greetings to all Spouse VISA-ERS OUT THERE:

I hope that everyone's process is going well. I have three questions about filing the I-130 petition:

1. Name Change: My fiance and I got married on March 8th. I would like to change my name to take his last name--Cayasso. However, I am afraid that this is going to complicate our visa processing because I will have one name on the application and a different name on my passport etc. (my original name). Can anyone advise me on the pros and cons of that? Thank you!

2. Photographs: There is no way that the way that they complete "eye-balling" method used at the photo place we went to in Nicaragua is going to meet the specific requirements laid out in the 4-page description on the u.s.c.i.s website. I mean, to me it looks like a normal passport photo ...but do I really need to actually get out my ruler and see if it meets the specifications? Should I take a picture and try to post it for you to see?

3. Filling out I-130 Form/G-325A Biographical Form: Is it preferrable to fill it out on-line within the actual Adobe Acrobat software or is it ok for him to just sign the form, send it to me and I can fill it out with black pen (HE HAS TERRIBLE HANDWRITING)!

Thank you all for any advice you can send my way! Phoebe

Justo/Sheyla

Mar 28 2007, 11:24 PM

QUOTE(Phoebe and Georgi @ Mar 28 2007, 11:57 PM)

Greetings to all Spouse VISA-ERS OUT THERE:

I hope that everyone's process is going well. I have three questions about filing the I-130 petition:

1. Name Change: My fiance and I got married on March 8th. I would like to change my name to take his last name--Cayasso. However, I am afraid that this is going to complicate our visa processing because I will have one name on the application and a different name on my passport etc. (my original name). Can anyone advise me on the pros and cons of that? Thank you!

2. Photographs: There is no way that the way that they complete "eye-balling" method used at the photo place we went to in Nicaragua is going to meet the specific requirements laid out in the 4-page description on the u.s.c.i.s website. I mean, to me it looks like a normal passport photo ...but do I really need to actually get out my ruler and see if it meets the specifications? Should I take a picture and try to post it for you to see?

3. Filling out I-130 Form/G-325A Biographical Form: Is it preferrable to fill it out on-line within the actual Adobe Acrobat software or is it ok for him to just sign the form, send it to me and I can fill it out with black pen (HE HAS TERRIBLE HANDWRITING)!

Thank you all for any advice you can send my way! Phoebe

1. I would wait after the process is complete for a name change, it complicates or delays everything. I don´t see the need to do it now. My wife has told me she will change her first name (spelling, she keeps her last name).
2. I would really need to see the picture. All I can say is that most phto places in Nicaragua are familiar with passport type photos. But if it becomes an issue at the US Consulate or the NVC, they will let you know and probably ask for a new one.

3. Ask him to sing the form and send it to you. You then fill it out. That´s what I did.

Good Luck.
My Case is on its way to the US Consulate in Managua. It should arrive this week.

-Justo.

krasavishna

Mar 30 2007, 11:05 AM

QUOTE(Justo/Sheyla @ Mar 29 2007, 07:24 AM)

QUOTE(Phoebe and Georgi @ Mar 28 2007, 11:57 PM)

Greetings to all Spouse VISA-ERS OUT THERE:

I hope that everyone's process is going well. I have three questions about filing the I-130 petition:

1. Name Change: My fiance and I got married on March 8th. I would like to change my name to take his last name--Cayasso. However, I am afraid that this is going to complicate our visa processing because I will have one name on the application and a different name on my passport etc. (my original name). Can anyone advise me on the pros and cons of that? Thank you!

2. Photographs: There is no way that the way that they complete "eye-balling" method used at the photo place we went to in Nicaragua is going to meet the specific requirements laid out in the 4-page description on the u.s.c.i.s website. I mean, to me it looks like a normal passport photo ...but do I really need to actually get out my ruler and see if it meets the specifications? Should I take a picture and try to post it for you to see?

3. Filling out I-130 Form/G-325A Biographical Form: Is it preferrable to fill it out on-line within the actual Adobe Acrobat software or is it ok for him to just sign the form, send it to me and I can fill it out with black pen (HE HAS TERRIBLE HANDWRITING)!

Thank you all for any advice you can send my way! Phoebe

1. I would wait after the process is complete for a name change, it complicates or delays everything. I don´t see the need to do it now. My wife has told me she will change her first name (spelling, she keeps her last name).
2. I would really need to see the picture. All I can say is that most phto places in Nicaragua are familiar with passport type photos. But if it becomes an issue at the US Consulate or the NVC, they will let you know and probably ask for a new one.

3. Ask him to sing the form and send it to you. You then fill it out. That´s what I did.

Good Luck.
My Case is on its way to the US Consulate in Managua. It should arrive this week.

-Justo.

I can strongly recommend you to wait with the name change after the process. It will be easier, plus you will have no chances to get under a prolonged FBI check.
I changed my name during the process and got to deal with a lot of difficulties. I am still afraid that this will cause some complication in the interview. Anyway, it is better to put the last name that you have right now in any petitions that you file.

Phoebe and Georgi

Apr 11 2007, 09:39 PM

QUOTE(krasavishna @ Mar 30 2007, 12:05 PM)

QUOTE(Justo/Sheyla @ Mar 29 2007, 07:24 AM)

QUOTE(Phoebe and Georgi @ Mar 28 2007, 11:57 PM)

Greetings to all Spouse VISA-ERS OUT THERE:

I hope that everyone's process is going well. I have three questions about filing the I-130 petition:

1. Name Change: My fiance and I got married on March 8th. I would like to change my name to take his last name--Cayasso. However, I am afraid that this is going to complicate our visa processing because I will have one name on the application and a different name on my passport etc. (my original name). Can anyone advise me on the pros and cons of that? Thank you!

2. Photographs: There is no way that the way that they complete "eye-balling" method used at the photo place we went to in Nicaragua is going to meet the specific requirements laid out in the 4-page description on the u.s.c.i.s website. I mean, to me it looks like a normal passport photo ...but do I really need to actually get out my ruler and see if it meets the specifications? Should I take a picture and try to post it for you to see?

3. Filling out I-130 Form/G-325A Biographical Form: Is it preferrable to fill it out on-line within the actual Adobe Acrobat software or is it ok for him to just sign the form, send it to me and I can fill it out with black pen (HE HAS TERRIBLE HANDWRITING)!

Thank you all for any advice you can send my way! Phoebe

1. I would wait after the process is complete for a name change, it complicates or delays everything. I don´t see the need to do it now. My wife has told me she will change her first name (spelling, she keeps her last name).
2. I would really need to see the picture. All I can say is that most phto places in Nicaragua are familiar with passport type photos. But if it becomes an issue at the US Consulate or the NVC, they will let you know and probably ask for a new one.

3. Ask him to sing the form and send it to you. You then fill it out. That´s what I did.

Good Luck.
My Case is on its way to the US Consulate in Managua. It should arrive this week.

-Justo.

I can strongly recommend you to wait with the name change after the process. It will be easier, plus you will have no chances to get under a prolonged FBI check.
I changed my name during the process and got to deal with a lot of difficulties. I am still afraid that this will cause some complication in the interview. Anyway, it is better to put the last name that you have right now in any petitions that you file.

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE ADVICE! PHOEBE