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IR1/CR1 for Child while I-130/I-485 Done with Wife

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also go for the work authorization one. I forget which number but AP and work authorization are both free when applying for i485. and they take 90-180 days to approve. but check the tracker on the site for a better estimate.

good luck

Agreed.

We are planning to do both the I-765 (EAD - Employee Authorization Document) and I-131 (AP - Travel Document).

 

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Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures to Brining Family Members of US Citizens to America forum.

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

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I have ran into an additional question relating to a name change with marriage and fiancee's passport/other documents.

When we get married in February, we wish to have her name changed. From what I am reading, the Marriage Certificate should be good enough to validate her change in name but this does not mean her name is legally changed.

So, what exactly is the process for performing this name change?

1) Get married and have the name change issued on the Marriage Certificate.

2) Contact SS Office and have her name changed (she has SS card).

3) Apply for I-130/I-485 and proceed as normal?

 

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Under state law, the marriage certificate is the legal document that allows one spouse to take the other spouse's last name.

Changing her legal name under the state marriage certificate law is a choice. A legal choice based on the law which means her name is legally changed. This legal name change is what allows SSA to issue her a card in her new name.

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Under state law, the marriage certificate is the legal document that allows one spouse to take the other spouse's last name.

Changing her legal name under the state marriage certificate law is a choice. A legal choice based on the law which means her name is legally changed. This legal name change is what allows SSA to issue her a card in her new name.

Agreed.

But, before we file the I-130/I-485, is that all we need to do, go change her SS?

 

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