ADJUSTMENT

[1node1 0]

Hi everyone.

I am in USA for 5 months on B1/B2 Visa and my I-94 expires in May. which is in couple of weeks.

I have met the girl i want to marry and we have been together for 4 months and I was about to go home but I have found out that I love her and we decided to get married.

Anyway I wanna come to the point now:

My wife is US CITIZEN (born in USA) and she wants to get my last name.

Since I don't have much time I wanna get married soon and apply to change my status before my I-94 expires.

My question here is: when applying for my adjustment shall I put her name as my last name or keep the name she has in every ID because we don't wanna wait to change everything and then apply.

p.s. when applying for adjustment do I need to put all our pictures and stuff in the file or not? because right now we dont' have any joint bank account or anything like that we just moved together and she didn't put me in her lease yet.

I heard all of this needs to be proven when you have an interview.

thnx in advance

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

When you apply for AOS put her married name on the paperwork. There are boxes for maiden name on the forms so they will know who she is.

Yes, you should include evidence of a bona fide marriage for your I-130 package, as per the instructions (the instructions say you should include at least one thing). You will have time to gather more evidence to show at your interview. Good luck.

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Once she is married - she can change her name to what she wants to use. In most states, she can start using the new name as soon as she would like - you would need to check for the paticular laws in your state. (mostly by providing the marriage certificate as proof for the name change).

After your married - you can apply for the AOS. (see the guides above)

[1node1 0]

thank you guys

I have heard (one of my friends had the same case) that you don't need to put pictures of you us together and so on like joint bank accounts and stuff.

I mean she is changing her last name to me that kinda proves that this is bonafide.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

You need to read the instructions, not go by what a friend says. Strictly speaking, sending evidence of bona fide marriage with the initial application is not required - they will accept your application without it. However, the instructions clearly state that you SHOULD send in at least one piece of evidence of a bona fide marriage. If you don't send in anything at first, except an unpleasant interview. The best thing is to send in evidence beforehand, as per the instructions, and make it so you are basically approved before you even get there.

If proving a real marriage was as easy as changing a name, every scammer in the world would do that. You need more than that to convince them.

[1node1 0]

ok thank you

where are the instructions?

[lady26 0]

you do not need to send pictures of you and your wife with your AOS file (you will show the pictures and more proof in your interview),you can send copy of your certficate of marriage and some affidavits of friends and relatives that can prove you have a bona fide marriage.

the instrucciones are in the USCIS web site in PDF format.

good luck!!

[Brad and Vika 129]

Topic moved from AOS forum

[Romancita 3]

ok thank you

where are the instructions?

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Each form comes with instructions. Check the "Guides" section on top of this page and you will find all the info you need. Good luck!

[Aztec&Taino 144]

thank you guys

I have heard (one of my friends had the same case) that you don't need to put pictures of you us together and so on like joint bank accounts and stuff.

I mean she is changing her last name to me that kinda proves that this is bonafide.

Changing a last name is not proof, in and of itself, that any marriage is a bona fide marriage. You will need actual proof which includes pictures, joint bank accounts, mortgage/rent agreements, insurance policies, etc. As other member said, follow the instructions given by USCIS rather than people's advice...