DS-261

[Sly5 0]

In filling out the DS-261, I have two questions (mainly because I tend to overthink everything):

1. My wife changed her name for her passport after the initial I-130 was submitted. Should she begin using her married name at this step in the process or wait until we file further paperwork (think it is packet IV) showing the name change?

2. If I am able to fill the information out for my wife online, I believe there is a question that asks if anyone assisted in filling out the form. Would I mark "yes" at this point, or no because even though it is for the applicant, I am the petitioner for her?

Thanks for your help.

[Ian H. 207]

It would have been easier if you filed the I-130 with the new name. However, since she has already changed her passport, everything from now on should be submitted with the new name. You may want to contact the NVC so that they can update name on the case. If anything they'll ask you to email a copy of the marriage certificate.

If you filled out the application you can fill this part out. Of course you want to be with her on the phone so you can go over the questions together since their is some info you will need from her, like passport info.

[Sly5 0]

It would have been easier if you filed the I-130 with the new name. However, since she has already changed her passport, everything from now on should be submitted with the new name. You may want to contact the NVC so that they can update name on the case. If anything they'll ask you to email a copy of the marriage certificate.

If you filled out the application you can fill this part out. Of course you want to be with her on the phone so you can go over the questions together since their is some info you will need from her, like passport info.

Thank you for your information!