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In October 2020 I received an RFE notice for information regarding my adopted son, who I am petitioning for with the I-130. I was able to use the USCIS online account to upload the needed documentation. It was received by them on November 3, 2020 and after further inquiry, they have indicated that the information is being reviewed. It has been 4 months now, and I still have not received notification of completion. Is this a long time to wait for RFE turnaround? Is there any way to estimate the time? Anything I can do to make the process speed up? Thanks!

Hi, my fiancee and I just got married (she came on a K1) and she changed her surname to my surname legally, via the marriage process.

However, her middle name is still her old middle name but in our culture, the wife would change her middle name to my (the husband's) first name. The only way to do this in NY is to file a petition and get a court order granted, then publish it in a newspaper. Seems like a lot of work for just a middle name change (her first name won't change). It says this can take 1-6 months or longer.

The issue is I need to submit a I-485 for green card application asap, given she only has about 1 month left until she overstays her K-1 visa.

Should I do this middle name change legally now, and apply for the I-485 immediately afterwards, even if she overstays her visa? Or should I just apply for it using her current married name and deal w/ changing the middle name after she gets her green card?

Thank you!

My son had medical exam done in St Lukes Ermita today, but he did not got his xray film in the releasing, they gave him only the reciept that has barcode and the payment receipt also..is it normal? No xray film needed na ba?

Hi, I have 2 queations regarding the i130, i130a petition filing process. If I do via online, do I need to upload petition by petition? Or i need to combine everything and upload 1 big file?

Also, I plan to submit the following supporting evidence to prove i have a bona fide marriage. Please advise if this is enough.

1. Marriage certificate in English

2. 2 passport style photos (2x2)

3. Picture of the Wedding card in English showing parents info, date of marriage, location of marriage and hall name.

4. Pictures of my marriage whereby a lawyer is sitting and watching myself and my wife sign the register book including the religious priest who is watching us as well.

5. An affidavit from a person who attended the marriage including all his personal details (date of birth, how he came to know about the wedding, etc)

Thanks!

Hi,

Can application for passport be submitted in the same building where oath ceremony is?

Is appointment necessary?

With travel proof, can it be expedited? Or expedited can be done only in passport agency?

Thanks