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disteph   9

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hi guys,

This is time for me to apply AOS :)

So..i got married on May 30th and apply my SSN with my marriage name. So, what name do i have to put on form I-485? I am using alien number since my SSN card will come in 2 weeks. Thank you! :D

Our timeline heart.gifheart.gifheart.gif : December,21st 2013- Sent our I-129F packageDecember,23rd 2013- Texas lockbox received the packageDecember,27th 2013- Email Notification for NOA1January,2nd 2014- Alien Registration number changedJanuary,3rd 2014- NOA1 hardcopy receivedJanuary,29th 2014-NOA2 mailed(26 days)!*got information from USCIS at 8.30 pm (GMT+7)February,3rd 2014-NOA2 on handFebruary,19th 2014-NVC left!!!February, 25th 2014- NVC hard copy notif on hand (ask to fill in DS-160)February,26th 2014-DS-160 completed+Packet 3 sentFebruary,27th 2014- Package 4 received (email). Approved interview dateFebruary,28th 2014- Medical examMarch,3rd 2014-Medical exam pick up (approved)March,15th 2014-$240 visa payment done (Permata Bank)March,25th 2014- Interview date with my fiance rose.gif March,27th 2014- Submit his paystubs and my original birth certificate (APPROVED VISA!)April,3rd 2014- VISA ON HAND (L) :goofy: April,10th 2014- My fiance back to US for prepare our new lifeMay,19th 2014-Fly to Chicago! Total time until interview: 81 daysThe BIG PLAN:May,30th 2014- Officially mrs. Stephens wub.pngJune,4th 2014-Apply SSNJune,9th 2014-SSN card receivedJune,11th 2014-AOS package sentJune,16th 2014-EAD and AP initial reviewJune,18th 2014-Got Michigan State ID! can use this to join bank accountJune,18th 2014-Got text from USCIS for 3 of my applicationsJune,25th 2014-got 3 mails from USCISJuly,11th 2014-Biometric appointment at Grand Rapids, MI :dancing:July,26th 2014 Our reception! star_smile.gifAugust,13th 2014-Interview date scheduled for greencardAugust,22nd 2014-USCIS sent my EAD/AP card!woohoo!August,22nd 2014-USCIS sent interview cancel letter because we moved to Ohio<p>
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hi guys,

This is time for me to apply AOS :)

So..i got married on May 30th and apply my SSN with my marriage name. So, what name do i have to put on form I-485? I am using alien number since my SSN card will come in 2 weeks. Thank you! :D

Hi there! I used my married name in all my AOS forms since that's the name that I want to be printed on my green card. It's really up to you. Personally, I'd go for the married name. :)

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01/14/2013 Filed I-129f

07/31/2013 I-129f NOA2

11/04/2013 Visa Received

11/21/2013 POE: Honolulu .. Aloha!

01/27/2014 Wedding day! (L)

03/11/2014 Filed I-485, I-131 and I-765

05/31/2014 EAD/AP card received

06/27/2014 Green card received

05/12/2016 Filed I-751

05/25/2016 Check cashed

05/26/2016 NOA (Dated 05/16) Received

06/20/2016 Biometric Appointment

05/07/2017 10-year Green card received

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07/24/2018 Biometric Appointment

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Hi there! I used my married name in all my AOS forms since that's the name that I want to be printed on my green card. It's really up to you. Personally, I'd go for the married name. :)

Just make sure that you have some form of ID with your married name or your marriage license with you when you go to get your biometrics complete. When we filed for my wife's AOS, we used her married name and when we went for her biometrics appointment, neither her US ID nor her passport matched the name (because of her maiden name), so we couldn't prove that she was who was listed on the letter. So we had to drive back home (50 mins) to get our marriage license. Apparently USCIS hadn't updated the information in the system for us to her married name yet.

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Timeline:
12/13/2008: First time meeting.
11/15/2010: First started talking.
02/23/2011: First time meeting in person <3.
03/13/2011: Got engaged!
04/15/2011: I-129F package mailed.
04/19/2011: NOA1 Received.
04/23/2011: Touched.
07/12/2011: NOA2 Received.
10/18/2011: Interview in Rio de Janeiro!!!!!
11/05/2011: Arrived in the US.
12/10/2011: Married <3.

03/08/2014: AOS Packet mailed.

03/17/2014: I-485 NOA1 Received.

04/14/2014: Biometrics Appointment.

07/03/2014: I-765 Approved!

07/09/2014: AOS Approved with no Interview!!

09/14/2020: N-400 Filed.

01/07/2021: Oath Ceremony - US Citizen!!!

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Hypnos Grand Master

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Whichever name you want on your green card is the name you put on the I-485. If you use your newly-married name then ensure you include your maiden name under the "Other names used" of all forms.

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AoS

Day 0 (4/23/12) Petitions mailed (I-360, I-485, I-765)
2 (4/25/12) Petitions delivered to Chicago Lockbox
11 (5/3/12) Received 3 paper NOAs
13 (5/5/12) Received biometrics appointment for 5/23
15 (5/7/12) Did an unpleasant walk-in biometrics in Fort Worth, TX
45 (6/7/12) Received email & text notification of an interview on 7/10
67 (6/29/12) EAD production ordered
77 (7/9/12) Received EAD
78 (7/10/12) Interview
100 (8/1/12) I-485 transferred to Vermont Service Centre
143 (9/13/12) Contacted DHS Ombudsman
268 (1/16/13) I-360, I-485 consolidated and transferred to Dallas
299 (2/16/13) Received second interview letter for 3/8
319 (3/8/13) Approved at interview
345 (4/3/13) I-360, I-485 formally approved; green card production ordered
353 (4/11/13) Received green card

 

Naturalisation

Day 0 (1/3/18) N-400 filed online

Day 6 (1/9/18) Walk-in biometrics in Fort Worth, TX

Day 341 (12/10/18) Interview was scheduled for 1/14/19

Day 376 (1/14/19) Interview

Day 385 (1/23/19) Denied

Day 400 (2/7/19) Denial revoked; N-400 approved; oath ceremony set for 2/14/19

Day 407 (2/14/19) Oath ceremony in Dallas, TX

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Just make sure that you have some form of ID with your married name or your marriage license with you when you go to get your biometrics complete. When we filed for my wife's AOS, we used her married name and when we went for her biometrics appointment, neither her US ID nor her passport matched the name (because of her maiden name), so we couldn't prove that she was who was listed on the letter. So we had to drive back home (50 mins) to get our marriage license. Apparently USCIS hadn't updated the information in the system for us to her married name yet.

Some ASCs are strict indeed and need the marriage certificate to prove the name change. I've done my biometrics with no issues, but I also brought my marriage certificate in case they ask, but Elizabeth NJ ASC didn't ask for it. :)

heart.gif After all, we're all just walking home ...heart.gif

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01/14/2013 Filed I-129f

07/31/2013 I-129f NOA2

11/04/2013 Visa Received

11/21/2013 POE: Honolulu .. Aloha!

01/27/2014 Wedding day! (L)

03/11/2014 Filed I-485, I-131 and I-765

05/31/2014 EAD/AP card received

06/27/2014 Green card received

05/12/2016 Filed I-751

05/25/2016 Check cashed

05/26/2016 NOA (Dated 05/16) Received

06/20/2016 Biometric Appointment

05/07/2017 10-year Green card received

N-400

07/02/2018 Filed N-400 online

07/24/2018 Biometric Appointment

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disteph   9

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ok. This give me some idea. I have my SSN on my married name and also i signed my certificate of marriage with my married name. I think i could go to biometrics appointment with my SSN card ;)

Thank you guys!

Our timeline heart.gifheart.gifheart.gif : December,21st 2013- Sent our I-129F packageDecember,23rd 2013- Texas lockbox received the packageDecember,27th 2013- Email Notification for NOA1January,2nd 2014- Alien Registration number changedJanuary,3rd 2014- NOA1 hardcopy receivedJanuary,29th 2014-NOA2 mailed(26 days)!*got information from USCIS at 8.30 pm (GMT+7)February,3rd 2014-NOA2 on handFebruary,19th 2014-NVC left!!!February, 25th 2014- NVC hard copy notif on hand (ask to fill in DS-160)February,26th 2014-DS-160 completed+Packet 3 sentFebruary,27th 2014- Package 4 received (email). Approved interview dateFebruary,28th 2014- Medical examMarch,3rd 2014-Medical exam pick up (approved)March,15th 2014-$240 visa payment done (Permata Bank)March,25th 2014- Interview date with my fiance rose.gif March,27th 2014- Submit his paystubs and my original birth certificate (APPROVED VISA!)April,3rd 2014- VISA ON HAND (L) :goofy: April,10th 2014- My fiance back to US for prepare our new lifeMay,19th 2014-Fly to Chicago! Total time until interview: 81 daysThe BIG PLAN:May,30th 2014- Officially mrs. Stephens wub.pngJune,4th 2014-Apply SSNJune,9th 2014-SSN card receivedJune,11th 2014-AOS package sentJune,16th 2014-EAD and AP initial reviewJune,18th 2014-Got Michigan State ID! can use this to join bank accountJune,18th 2014-Got text from USCIS for 3 of my applicationsJune,25th 2014-got 3 mails from USCISJuly,11th 2014-Biometric appointment at Grand Rapids, MI :dancing:July,26th 2014 Our reception! star_smile.gifAugust,13th 2014-Interview date scheduled for greencardAugust,22nd 2014-USCIS sent my EAD/AP card!woohoo!August,22nd 2014-USCIS sent interview cancel letter because we moved to Ohio<p>
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Hypnos Grand Master

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An acceptable ID needs to contain a photograph; a social security card is not a valid identity document.

Widow/er AoS Guide | Have AoS questions? Read (some) answers here

 

AoS

Day 0 (4/23/12) Petitions mailed (I-360, I-485, I-765)
2 (4/25/12) Petitions delivered to Chicago Lockbox
11 (5/3/12) Received 3 paper NOAs
13 (5/5/12) Received biometrics appointment for 5/23
15 (5/7/12) Did an unpleasant walk-in biometrics in Fort Worth, TX
45 (6/7/12) Received email & text notification of an interview on 7/10
67 (6/29/12) EAD production ordered
77 (7/9/12) Received EAD
78 (7/10/12) Interview
100 (8/1/12) I-485 transferred to Vermont Service Centre
143 (9/13/12) Contacted DHS Ombudsman
268 (1/16/13) I-360, I-485 consolidated and transferred to Dallas
299 (2/16/13) Received second interview letter for 3/8
319 (3/8/13) Approved at interview
345 (4/3/13) I-360, I-485 formally approved; green card production ordered
353 (4/11/13) Received green card

 

Naturalisation

Day 0 (1/3/18) N-400 filed online

Day 6 (1/9/18) Walk-in biometrics in Fort Worth, TX

Day 341 (12/10/18) Interview was scheduled for 1/14/19

Day 376 (1/14/19) Interview

Day 385 (1/23/19) Denied

Day 400 (2/7/19) Denial revoked; N-400 approved; oath ceremony set for 2/14/19

Day 407 (2/14/19) Oath ceremony in Dallas, TX

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disteph   9

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So in other way i need my passport?

Our timeline heart.gifheart.gifheart.gif : December,21st 2013- Sent our I-129F packageDecember,23rd 2013- Texas lockbox received the packageDecember,27th 2013- Email Notification for NOA1January,2nd 2014- Alien Registration number changedJanuary,3rd 2014- NOA1 hardcopy receivedJanuary,29th 2014-NOA2 mailed(26 days)!*got information from USCIS at 8.30 pm (GMT+7)February,3rd 2014-NOA2 on handFebruary,19th 2014-NVC left!!!February, 25th 2014- NVC hard copy notif on hand (ask to fill in DS-160)February,26th 2014-DS-160 completed+Packet 3 sentFebruary,27th 2014- Package 4 received (email). Approved interview dateFebruary,28th 2014- Medical examMarch,3rd 2014-Medical exam pick up (approved)March,15th 2014-$240 visa payment done (Permata Bank)March,25th 2014- Interview date with my fiance rose.gif March,27th 2014- Submit his paystubs and my original birth certificate (APPROVED VISA!)April,3rd 2014- VISA ON HAND (L) :goofy: April,10th 2014- My fiance back to US for prepare our new lifeMay,19th 2014-Fly to Chicago! Total time until interview: 81 daysThe BIG PLAN:May,30th 2014- Officially mrs. Stephens wub.pngJune,4th 2014-Apply SSNJune,9th 2014-SSN card receivedJune,11th 2014-AOS package sentJune,16th 2014-EAD and AP initial reviewJune,18th 2014-Got Michigan State ID! can use this to join bank accountJune,18th 2014-Got text from USCIS for 3 of my applicationsJune,25th 2014-got 3 mails from USCISJuly,11th 2014-Biometric appointment at Grand Rapids, MI :dancing:July,26th 2014 Our reception! star_smile.gifAugust,13th 2014-Interview date scheduled for greencardAugust,22nd 2014-USCIS sent my EAD/AP card!woohoo!August,22nd 2014-USCIS sent interview cancel letter because we moved to Ohio<p>
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Yes, take your biometrics appointment letter, your passport and marriage certificate, in case they need it for name change proof. Some have been asked for the marriage certificate to prove the name change and some have not.

Link to K-1 instructions for Ciudad Juarez, Mexico > https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/K1/CDJ_Ciudad-Juarez-2-22-2021.pdf

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We applied using the married name. Social Security as well as the military would not allow us to use the married name until we get at least a work card. They said the names have to match what is in Homeland Security.

I am the US Citizen

 

Journey to Citizenship for my spouse

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thanks guys. i will take anything needed :)

Our timeline heart.gifheart.gifheart.gif : December,21st 2013- Sent our I-129F packageDecember,23rd 2013- Texas lockbox received the packageDecember,27th 2013- Email Notification for NOA1January,2nd 2014- Alien Registration number changedJanuary,3rd 2014- NOA1 hardcopy receivedJanuary,29th 2014-NOA2 mailed(26 days)!*got information from USCIS at 8.30 pm (GMT+7)February,3rd 2014-NOA2 on handFebruary,19th 2014-NVC left!!!February, 25th 2014- NVC hard copy notif on hand (ask to fill in DS-160)February,26th 2014-DS-160 completed+Packet 3 sentFebruary,27th 2014- Package 4 received (email). Approved interview dateFebruary,28th 2014- Medical examMarch,3rd 2014-Medical exam pick up (approved)March,15th 2014-$240 visa payment done (Permata Bank)March,25th 2014- Interview date with my fiance rose.gif March,27th 2014- Submit his paystubs and my original birth certificate (APPROVED VISA!)April,3rd 2014- VISA ON HAND (L) :goofy: April,10th 2014- My fiance back to US for prepare our new lifeMay,19th 2014-Fly to Chicago! Total time until interview: 81 daysThe BIG PLAN:May,30th 2014- Officially mrs. Stephens wub.pngJune,4th 2014-Apply SSNJune,9th 2014-SSN card receivedJune,11th 2014-AOS package sentJune,16th 2014-EAD and AP initial reviewJune,18th 2014-Got Michigan State ID! can use this to join bank accountJune,18th 2014-Got text from USCIS for 3 of my applicationsJune,25th 2014-got 3 mails from USCISJuly,11th 2014-Biometric appointment at Grand Rapids, MI :dancing:July,26th 2014 Our reception! star_smile.gifAugust,13th 2014-Interview date scheduled for greencardAugust,22nd 2014-USCIS sent my EAD/AP card!woohoo!August,22nd 2014-USCIS sent interview cancel letter because we moved to Ohio<p>
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