Changing addresses and/or jobs once I-130 submitted

[JaJo08 0]

Had another question about changing addresses and/or jobs once we submit the I-130. There is a small chance that I may move in the next few months due to financial circumstances. My wife may also sell her condo in Edmonton and move in with a friend or relative. She may also change jobs in the coming months due to personal reasons. Once we submit the I-130 with our current jobs and addresses, is it a big deal to then change employment and/or addresses? Do we need to submit additional forms if this happens and what are they?

I realized another issue when filling out the G-325a and I-130. I had my name changed (when I was a minor) simply switching my first and middle names. All documents I have to date including birth certificate and passport, DL, social security card, show my new name as it's been since I was 14 years old. There isn't any reason to put other names used on either of the forms regarding this is there?

Thanks again for your help!

[imaisha 0]

As for changing jobs, that won't be a problem. The DS-230 will ask you aaaalllll of that info again and you'll have a chance to update it then.

The address bit is a little tougher. USCIS will sometimes handle it appropriately, sometimes not. I'd send them a letter via registered mail indicating the address change and give a follow up call to see if they've made a note in the system. I'm sure the operator won't be able to see it, but you've got to check. The only real problem is getting copies of the NOA2. If they don't note the change, you may never see a copy of your NOA2. Not a big deal- it's not necessary anywhere down the line for the CR1, it's just a hassle to try and get USCIS to mail out another copy (and a lot of the time they'll demand an exorbitant fee). Your wife's address won't matter much as they don't mail anything to the petitioner.

As for the name change, if every single one of your documents lists the changed name, use the changed name. I'd include the birth name in the "other names used" box (#7) on the I-130.

How did you get them to change your birth certificate? I was under the impression that barring a typo by the registrar reported immediately, your birth certificate is set in stone. After all, it's a register of your birth, not a name assumed years later.

[JaJo08 0]

As for changing jobs, that won't be a problem. The DS-230 will ask you aaaalllll of that info again and you'll have a chance to update it then.

The address bit is a little tougher. USCIS will sometimes handle it appropriately, sometimes not. I'd send them a letter via registered mail indicating the address change and give a follow up call to see if they've made a note in the system. I'm sure the operator won't be able to see it, but you've got to check. The only real problem is getting copies of the NOA2. If they don't note the change, you may never see a copy of your NOA2. Not a big deal- it's not necessary anywhere down the line for the CR1, it's just a hassle to try and get USCIS to mail out another copy (and a lot of the time they'll demand an exorbitant fee). Your wife's address won't matter much as they don't mail anything to the petitioner.

As for the name change, if every single one of your documents lists the changed name, use the changed name. I'd include the birth name in the "other names used" box (#7) on the I-130.

How did you get them to change your birth certificate? I was under the impression that barring a typo by the registrar reported immediately, your birth certificate is set in stone. After all, it's a register of your birth, not a name assumed years later.

I thought I was the "petitioner"? Isn't my wife the beneficiary and did you mean that the other way around?

I'm reluctant to put my other names used as won't this then be cause for an RFE? Perhaps I should just go ahead and provide the court documents of the name change.

As far as my birth certificate, I went down to the health dept, showed them the court record of my name change, and they issued me a new certificate with the updated name. It was that simple.

[canadian_wife 1,785]

When you both move, you should update your address with USCIS so you can receive all follow up correspondences (both you and your wife should do this)

https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=coa

As for your legal name, list your current legal name and leave it at that. If all your documentation is in your new name then I think you are OK. If it was the beneficary then you would need to list it and have a police cert. done in both names but since you the USC I think you are OK

Good luck.

[imaisha 0]

Oops! Guess I ran away with myself a little there. Sorry. Yes, the USC is the petitioner and the intending immigrant is the beneficiary.

As for the birth certificate change- that's shocking and very interesting!