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ejiro   0

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GOOD DAY ALL , I AM GETTING READY TO SEND IN MY WIFE DS 230 ... SHE HAS CHANGED HER MAIDEN NAME AND NOW HAS MY LAST NAME AND MY LAST NAME IS WHATS ON THE APPROVED I-130, BUT HER INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT STILL HAS HER MAIDEN NAME WILL THEY ACCEPT THIS OR DOES SHE HAVE TO GET ANOTHER INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT

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iwuvcheshert   6

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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better have ur wife update her last name on her passport... im sure it wont take her a long wait. i changed my passport while we started our journey and i already have it, in case it"s needed soon.. best regard to your journey!

SERVICE CENTER : California

CONSULATE : Manila

MARRIAGE : Feb 15, 2010

I -130 SENT : April 26, 2011

NOA 1 : May 1, 2011

TOUCHED : May 5, 2011

NOA2 : August 1, 2011

Our I-130 was approved in 92 days from our NOA1 date.

CASE NUMBER ASSSIGNED : Sept. 12, 2011

EMAILED DS3032 : October 6, 2011

AOS FEE BILL PAID : October 11, 2011

IV FEE BILL PAID : October 24, 2011

NVC received AOS and IV packs = Nov. 3, 2011

NVC RESPONSE = Nov. 8, 2011 - RFE for missing proof of relationship with co-sponsor

Mailed RFE file = Nov. 9, 2011

NVC received RFE = November 14, 2011, 9:54 am, PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801

CASE CLOSED = Nov. 18, 2011 :D

MEDICAL EXAM = Dec 20-21, 2011 = PASSED!!!

INTERVIEW DATE = January 6, 2012 = APPROVED!!! ----Our interview took 250 days from our I-130 NOA1 date.

VISA PRODUCTION = January 6,2012

VISA DELIVERY = January 11, 2012

POE = Feb.18, 2012

SSN Received = Feb 25, 2012

GC received = April 5, 2012 (incorrect data entry :((, sent back April 9, 2012)

CORRECT GC RECEIVED = August 22, 2012, granted IR1 (10 year gc)

that's where our USCIS process ends for now.. will wait for the next 3-4 years what we'll do next...

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Navyk Experienced

Navyk   78

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thanks i appreciate all the advice i will move on and have the passport changed

DS-230 requires a copy of your wife's passport, where the name is going to be different. You can still submit your DS-230 and write an explanation letter that your wife is getting the name on the passport changed - NVC accepts such requests. They will approve it and aks your wife to produce the evidence of change at the US consulate at Interview time. This way you wont loose time. Even if NVC send a RFE, which I don't think it will, you will still save time.

USA

01/08/13 - Approved and GC is order for production on 1/8/14

09/12/13 - Case transferred to CSC. NOA2 received on 09/18/13

08/30/13 - Biometrics Done - No walk ins allowed at this LSC (received on 8/16/13).

08/05/13 - NOA1 (received on 08/10/13)

08/01/13 - Mailed I-751 (received on 8/2/13 - check cashed on 8/5/13)

12/28/11 - Received SSN (applied on 12/20/11, as we didn't get based on DS-230 options)
11/28/11 - Received Green Card (Expires on 10/30/13) - Welcome Letter on 11/17/11
10/30/11 - POE - Houston, TX

Chennai Consulate (40 days)
10/28/11 - Received Visa papers and Passport at VFS
10/25/11 - Interview Cleared Successfully (Spouse was not allowed in)

NVC: (90 days from NOA2 to Consulate)
08/31/11 - Case Completed (Interview 10/25/11) - Received at Chennai on 09/19/11
07/22/11 - NVC Case Number

USCIS: (92 days)

6/21/11 - NOA2 (NOA1 on 3/25/11) - took a month to get to NVC
3/21/11 - I-130 sent to USCIS Lockbox, Chicago.

patient2010 Experienced

patient2010   93

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Nigeria
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Better she changes it as visas are issued on names on passport.

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November 5, 2010 Interview 7am APPROVED!!!!!! (6months 4weeks 1day) THANK YOU LORD!!!!!

(look at my about me page in my profile if you want to see my entire k1 journey)

AOS Journey:

Feb.4, 2011 Mailed AOS packet

Feb. 7, 2011 Pkt delivered in Chicago

Feb. 10, 2011 Received txt and email of NOA for AOS, EAD, and AP

Feb. 11, 2011 Check cashed for AOS

Feb. 12, 2011 Touched

Feb. 14, 2011 received hard copy of NOA for AOS, EAD& AP

Feb. 18, 2011 received appt letter for biometrics

Feb. 28, 2011 biometrics appt @10am

Feb. 28, 2011 received txt/email AOS case transferred to csc

Mar 1, 2011 AOS Touched

Mar 3, 2011 received hard copy of AOS transfer to csc

Mar 4, 2011 AOS Touched

Mar 28, 2011 Received txt/email saying card production has been ordered. (1month 3eeks 3days)

Mar 28, 2011 Received 2nd txt/email saying we have registered this customer permanent residence status

Mar 29, 2011 Received 3rd txt/email says card production has been ordered.

April 1, 2011 greencard and welcome letter in hand!!

April 5, 2011 received txt/email EAD card production ordered

Will Start Removing Conditions Dec 2012!!!!

Dec. 26, 2012 mailed ROC paperwork

Dec. 28, 2012 NOA for ROC paperwork

Jan. 7, 2013 received bio appt letter

Jan. 24, 2013 bio appt.

June 22, 2013 10yr green card received

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Kehinde Proficient

Kehinde   45

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GOOD DAY ALL , I AM GETTING READY TO SEND IN MY WIFE DS 230 ... SHE HAS CHANGED HER MAIDEN NAME AND NOW HAS MY LAST NAME AND MY LAST NAME IS WHATS ON THE APPROVED I-130, BUT HER INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT STILL HAS HER MAIDEN NAME WILL THEY ACCEPT THIS OR DOES SHE HAVE TO GET ANOTHER INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT

Sure they will accept it, but when she gets ready to travel she has to have the correct name on her passport or they will not let her board unless the name matches the passport info.

tphatak Explorer

tphatak   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: India
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I was thinking of changing my name. My I-130 has my maiden name on it. Will it be wise to change my name at this point?

2011-03-01 Marriage

2011-03-26 I-130 Sent

2011-03-28 I-130 NOA1

2011-07-19 I-130 Approved

2011-08-01 NVC Received

2011-09-19 Receive Instruction Package

2011-09-30 Case Completed at NVC

2011-10-19 Applied to expedite case

2011-10-21 NVC Left

2011-10-31 Consulate Received

2011-11-29 Interview Date

Navyk Experienced

Navyk   78

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: India
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I was thinking of changing my name. My I-130 has my maiden name on it. Will it be wise to change my name at this point?

Please note that your name I-130 and the name on the passport must match by the time DS-230 is filed (need to attached a copy of bio data page of passport) or at least by the Interview time else you will not get your visa.

USA

01/08/13 - Approved and GC is order for production on 1/8/14

09/12/13 - Case transferred to CSC. NOA2 received on 09/18/13

08/30/13 - Biometrics Done - No walk ins allowed at this LSC (received on 8/16/13).

08/05/13 - NOA1 (received on 08/10/13)

08/01/13 - Mailed I-751 (received on 8/2/13 - check cashed on 8/5/13)

12/28/11 - Received SSN (applied on 12/20/11, as we didn't get based on DS-230 options)
11/28/11 - Received Green Card (Expires on 10/30/13) - Welcome Letter on 11/17/11
10/30/11 - POE - Houston, TX

Chennai Consulate (40 days)
10/28/11 - Received Visa papers and Passport at VFS
10/25/11 - Interview Cleared Successfully (Spouse was not allowed in)

NVC: (90 days from NOA2 to Consulate)
08/31/11 - Case Completed (Interview 10/25/11) - Received at Chennai on 09/19/11
07/22/11 - NVC Case Number

USCIS: (92 days)

6/21/11 - NOA2 (NOA1 on 3/25/11) - took a month to get to NVC
3/21/11 - I-130 sent to USCIS Lockbox, Chicago.

CanuckGurl Contributor

CanuckGurl   3

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Canada
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I submitted a copy of my bio page in my passport along with a copy of the new application I had sent in requesting my name change happen. All was accepted as far as I can tell - and I just got my renewed passport in my married name. :)

Good luck!

DS-230 requires a copy of your wife's passport, where the name is going to be different. You can still submit your DS-230 and write an explanation letter that your wife is getting the name on the passport changed - NVC accepts such requests. They will approve it and aks your wife to produce the evidence of change at the US consulate at Interview time. This way you wont loose time. Even if NVC send a RFE, which I don't think it will, you will still save time.

Yesterday is HISTORY

Tomorrow is a MYSTERY

Today is a GIFT, that's why we call it the PRESENT.

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Princessblack   21

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Filed: FB-1 Visa Country: Jamaica
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DS-230 requires a copy of your wife's passport, where the name is going to be different.

True you can also submit copy of her birth certificate which shows orignal maiden name and submit marriage certificate which shows new name.

Case #1: CR1 & CR2-Hubby & Kids
6/6/11...Priority Date
7/2011...NOA2 ~44 days
8/5/2011...NVC & IIN # Received
9/12/11... CR1 & Cr2 cases completed. ~37 days
11/4/11... CR1 & CR2 Interview APPROVED!!!
11/2011... POE
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Case #2 - F1-Sister
USCIS
10/2006....I-130 sent.

NVC
9/2011.....NVC Case # received.
1/2012....AOS Bill Paid & I864 sent.
2/2012....IV Bill Paid & DS 230 sent
2/2012....**Case on Child Status Protection Act Review**
3/2012...Case complete waiting for interview date.

KNG Embassy

11/2013...Interview date :)

tphatak Explorer

tphatak   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: India
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Please note that your name I-130 and the name on the passport must match by the time DS-230 is filed (need to attached a copy of bio data page of passport) or at least by the Interview time else you will not get your visa.

How will the name on the I-130 match with my changed name on the passport? I did not understand :)

2011-03-01 Marriage

2011-03-26 I-130 Sent

2011-03-28 I-130 NOA1

2011-07-19 I-130 Approved

2011-08-01 NVC Received

2011-09-19 Receive Instruction Package

2011-09-30 Case Completed at NVC

2011-10-19 Applied to expedite case

2011-10-21 NVC Left

2011-10-31 Consulate Received

2011-11-29 Interview Date

Navyk Experienced

Navyk   78

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: India
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How will the name on the I-130 match with my changed name on the passport? I did not understand :)

If you were planning to change the name, you should have filed I-130 with that new name. That is what everyone does (however you have one more option). The Visa will be issued in the name provided in the DS-230 (you can change it in DS-230 if not done at I-130 time) - DS-230 is the actual visa application - of course you will have to explain why you are changing the name in DS-230 and send it with the DS-230 packet. Then the name in the visa will be what you gave in the DS-230 and it needs to match the name in your passport.

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USA

01/08/13 - Approved and GC is order for production on 1/8/14

09/12/13 - Case transferred to CSC. NOA2 received on 09/18/13

08/30/13 - Biometrics Done - No walk ins allowed at this LSC (received on 8/16/13).

08/05/13 - NOA1 (received on 08/10/13)

08/01/13 - Mailed I-751 (received on 8/2/13 - check cashed on 8/5/13)

12/28/11 - Received SSN (applied on 12/20/11, as we didn't get based on DS-230 options)
11/28/11 - Received Green Card (Expires on 10/30/13) - Welcome Letter on 11/17/11
10/30/11 - POE - Houston, TX

Chennai Consulate (40 days)
10/28/11 - Received Visa papers and Passport at VFS
10/25/11 - Interview Cleared Successfully (Spouse was not allowed in)

NVC: (90 days from NOA2 to Consulate)
08/31/11 - Case Completed (Interview 10/25/11) - Received at Chennai on 09/19/11
07/22/11 - NVC Case Number

USCIS: (92 days)

6/21/11 - NOA2 (NOA1 on 3/25/11) - took a month to get to NVC
3/21/11 - I-130 sent to USCIS Lockbox, Chicago.

 
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