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Amyncolsmith   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: England
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Since we are now married do I need to change my new married name in my passport if I want to visit my husband in England while we are waiting on noa2?Can I just leave my passport in my Surname from b4 I married?Will there be any problems and do I need to supply evidence that we are in CR1 visa process when I come into UK?Crazy questions I know but I've heard of wives being denied entry in the UK for visiting their British husbands because they think they are going to stay and not go back to their own country lol....Thank you Amy and Colin

IR-1/CR-1 Visa

Event Date

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : London, United Kingdom

Marriage (if applicable): 2010-12-03

I-130 Sent : 2011-03-09

I-130 NOA1 : 2011-03-11

I-130 RFE :

I-130 RFE Sent :

I-130 Approved : 2011-06-20

NVC Received : 2011-07-26

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2011-07-27

Pay I-864 Bill 2011-07-28

Receive I-864 Package : 2011-07-28

Return Completed I-864 : 2011-07-28

Return Completed DS-3032 :

Receive IV Bill : 2011-07-28

Pay IV Bill : 2011-07-28

Receive Instruction Package :

Case Completed at NVC : 2011-08-16

NVC Left : 2011-08-17

Consulate Received : 2011-08-19

Packet 3 Received :

Packet 3 Sent :

Packet 4 Received : 2011-08-29

Interview Date : 2011-10-17 Submit Review

Interview Result :

Second Interview

(If Required):

Second Interview Result:

Visa Received :

US Entry :

Comments :

Processing

Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 101 days from your NOA1 date.

Your interview took 220 days from your I-130 NOA1 date.

Helen Louise Pile Collaborator

Helen Louise Pile   80

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Scotland
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Since we are now married do I need to change my new married name in my passport if I want to visit my husband in England while we are waiting on noa2?Can I just leave my passport in my Surname from b4 I married?Will there be any problems and do I need to supply evidence that we are in CR1 visa process when I come into UK?Crazy questions I know but I've heard of wives being denied entry in the UK for visiting their British husbands because they think they are going to stay and not go back to their own country lol....Thank you Amy and Colin

You definitely do not need to change your name on your passport before visiting, not everyone decides to change their name when they get married. Of course you have to book your tickets in the same name as your passport.

I would take your NOA1 with you and your marriage certificate (maybe) if your CR1 application is in your married name.

And then the same as normal...only take enough stuff for a visit and perhaps take evidence of ties to the US.

Good luck! Have fun!

Helen

05-2010 I-129F application received by USCIS.

05-2010 NOA1 received.

07-2010 NOA2 received.

07-2010 Packet 3 received.

08-2010 Packet 3 returned.

09-2010 Medical in London.

10-2010 Interview at US Embassy in London: Approved.

10-2010 POE Newark, NJ.

11-2010 Married in Vermont.

03-2011 Notice of acceptance of AOS packet.

03-2011 Biometrics appointment in St Albans.

03-2010 Case transfered to California Service Centre.

04-2011 I-485 Approved.

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Brit Abroad Collaborator

Brit Abroad   166

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: United Kingdom
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Your passport is fine in your maiden name. Make sure you book flights in the same name as the passport and carry a copy of your marriage certificate with you.

As always, visiting a country where your spouse is resident requires carrying evidence of ties to home to prove that you are not trying to immigrate "through the backdoor". I should think a CR1 NOA showing that hubby is trying to immigrate to the US, plus a letter from your employer/college stating that you are expected back on X date wouldn't harm your cause. :)

Have a wonderful trip. :)

ROC

AR11 filed: 02/05/11

I-751 filed at Vermont Service Center: 02/07/11

NOA: 02/14/11

Biometrics appt: 03/21/11

RoC Interview: Not required

RoC Approved: 08/04/2011

10 yr Green card received: 08/10/2011

BocaChicaBabe Collaborator

BocaChicaBabe   6

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: Dominican Republic
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I haven't changed my name on my passport yet. I book my flights in my maiden name to match my passport and haven't run into any problems. I guess I'd better carry evidence with me this next trip because I didn't think to do it the last time.

~~~~USCIS~~~~
02-12-11 -- Mailed CR1 Petition (USPS Priority Mail with delivery confirmation)
02-14-11 -- Petition delivered to the Chicago Lockbox
02-16-11 -- NOA1 Text/E-mail
02-22-11 -- I-797C received in the mail
05-24-11 -- NOA2 E-mail (no text, no RFE)
05-28-11 -- I-797C received in the mail

~~~~NVC~~~~
06-07-11 -- Case entered into system
06-08-11 -- Received e-mails with DS-3032 and AOS
06-09-11 -- E-mailed and snail mailed DS-3032 and paid AOS fee
06-10-11 -- AOS status: PAID
06-14-11 -- Mailed AOS package (USPS First-Class Mail)
06-15-11 -- DS-3032 e-mail accepted by NVC and IV bill generated
06-16-11 -- Paid IV bill
06-17-11 -- NVC withdrew money for IV bill from my account
06-23-11 -- IV status: PAID
06-24-11 -- Mailed IV package (USPS Priority Mail with delivery confirmation)
06-27-11 -- IV package delivered
07-11-11 -- Final Review
07-12-11 -- CASE COMPLETE
08-03-11 -- E-Mail received about interview date
09-12-11 -- INTERVIEW

~~~~Removal of Conditions~~~~

08-02-13 -- ROC window opens

08-05-13 -- Mailed I-751 package (USPS Priority Mail with delivery confirmation)

08-09-13 -- Package delivered (Delayed at Post Office)
08-12-13 -- NOA1
08-15-13 -- Check cashed
08-24-13 -- Received biometrics letter for September 10
08-26-13 -- Early walk-in for biometrics
09-16-13 -- Received letter stating our case was transferred to CSC on September 12
10-02-13 -- Received text/email update. Case changed from "transferred to Local Office" to "was transferred and now being processed at a USCIS Office"

Val and Gary Proficient

Val and Gary   29

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: England
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You will have no problem.....just bring proof of NOA1 or NOA2.....when you get to English customs just tell the truth...you are visiting your husband and his family while he awaits his US visa....

04/2010 - Marriage in Weirsdale, Florida

USCIS

07-07-2010 Filed I-130 - K3

07-12-2010 Priority date

07-23-2010 NOA1 (California Service Centre)

11-03-2010 Transfer to Texas Service Centre

01-24-2011 NOA2 NVC

02-26-2011 Case #

02-28-2011 Docs delivered to NVC

03-06-2011 NVC received docs

03-06-2011 NVC SIF & Expedite approved

04-06-2011 Medical exam - Failed (bad cold - shadow on lung)

06-13-2011 2nd Medical exam - Passed

06-22-2011 Interview at London Embassy - denied due to previous overstay (3 year bar)

07-06-2011 I 601 Waiver accepted at London

07-19-2011 MP & Senator wrote to US Embassy to request expedite

08-13-2011 I 601 approved!

08-22-2011 Visa delivered

09-07-2011 POE Orlando - took 20 minutes to be admitted

I-751

08-15-2013 I-751 Received by Vermont service center

08-21-2013 I-751 Application check cashed

08-22-2013 I-751 NOA1 received dated 08-16-2013

Darnell Grand Master

Darnell   8,479

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: China
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*** not a K-1 visa topic, moving to IR-1/CR-1 forum ***

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

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Amyncolsmith Contributor

Amyncolsmith   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: England
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Thank you everyone!! This is my 6th trip to England and I get nervous every time x

IR-1/CR-1 Visa

Event Date

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : London, United Kingdom

Marriage (if applicable): 2010-12-03

I-130 Sent : 2011-03-09

I-130 NOA1 : 2011-03-11

I-130 RFE :

I-130 RFE Sent :

I-130 Approved : 2011-06-20

NVC Received : 2011-07-26

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2011-07-27

Pay I-864 Bill 2011-07-28

Receive I-864 Package : 2011-07-28

Return Completed I-864 : 2011-07-28

Return Completed DS-3032 :

Receive IV Bill : 2011-07-28

Pay IV Bill : 2011-07-28

Receive Instruction Package :

Case Completed at NVC : 2011-08-16

NVC Left : 2011-08-17

Consulate Received : 2011-08-19

Packet 3 Received :

Packet 3 Sent :

Packet 4 Received : 2011-08-29

Interview Date : 2011-10-17 Submit Review

Interview Result :

Second Interview

(If Required):

Second Interview Result:

Visa Received :

US Entry :

Comments :

Processing

Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 101 days from your NOA1 date.

Your interview took 220 days from your I-130 NOA1 date.

 
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