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That's what we originally planned as well, however it looks like you would have to wait 2 yrs until removal of condition or change right away but pay $500..

So right now, I'm trying to have my passport renewed with my married name so visa will also be under my married name, then green card as well.. NSO unfortunately is giving us a hard time.. Hoping everything goes well..

Hi,

Do I need to bring originals (ITR, W2) in the interview? Or will copies be ok?

We are in the same situation. Although for me, I used my maiden name in the whole process, thinking that we can always do name change after I get there. But it looks like it would cost more, so we decided to try changing it before I get there. What I'm planning to do now is have my passport renewed under my married name so that before the interview, the passport that I'll be submitting will be under my married name, the visa and green card will follow the name on the passport. When I went to the medical, I used my passport under my maiden name, so the sticker and stamp is in it. But I called the US Embassy and they said, I can just bring my old and new passport to the interview.

My interview is on Nov 2.

Thanks everyone. I was planning to bring my old passport and maybe they'll just ask me to return once I have my new passport.. I guess rescheduling it would be the best option. Thanks again!

Hi,

I'm scheduled for my interview on Nov 2. I currently have a passport, but I'm trying to have my name changed to my married name. Unfortunately my passport might not be delivered on time. Will it be ok to go through the interview without my new passport yet? Then just go back once I have my new passport?

Anyone who had to go through same situation?

Thanks!

most likely about 1 month from sept. 30th - the date you got the NVC Number

Didn't know it was an issue. When I went last year I had a few electronics including a PS3 and a laptop all in a suitcase without problems

I did our photos for the report of marriage to the exact size with no issue. The consulate accepted it. I used a very clear white background and came out fine. I did take several photos to make sure I used the clearest one with no shadows or discoloration. The funny thing about it is when you paste it to the form the boxes that you paste it to are smaller than the 1.77 x 1.37

i got mine today its nov 7 i got cc on sept 23. my friend will be nov 2 she got cc sept 13

I'm also scheduled for Nov 2..

The forms necessary to report the marriage are on the NY Consulate website. I felt like that packet was more of a hassle to put together than any NVC documents. The NY consulate only sends the information to the DFA about once per month and their Customer Service Representatives couldn't even tell us when the batches go out. They were not that helpful. That being said, I'm certain that you can at least change the passport and send a copy of it to the NVC to ensure your greencard matches. If NVC is complete, you should also be able to change it at the US Embassy prior to the interview. They have a form for that as well.

I don't believe you will be able to sign for your spouses G325. As for the sworn affidavit, that may be enough, but if you have a couple of pictures together it doesn't hurt to throw them in there, just don't overcrowd.

check out the immigration timeline stats. There are a bunch of June filers with approvals. Our NOA1 was June 15th and NOA2 approval was July 31st. This was through VSC. I'm sure it'll be coming soon for you

Looking now, one of our NBI Clearances shows (Maiden) de (Family name) (First) (Middle) so that does include both. I'll just be submitting that one since both are included. Thanks

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Yes you need 2 send it in both names. There is a way to have both maiden and married name on the same one. It will look like this when your name shows (first name) (middle name) de (married last name)

That is what we sent to the NVC and we got approved as you can see.

Thanks!

Hi,

I already asked this in Philippine forum, but I wanted to check if there are other opinions too..

Should we send Police clearance in my maiden name or married name? We have been using maiden name in the forms, however the way police clearance is prepared here in the Philippines, if you want to have your police clearance in your maiden name, it will say "single".. so I got two copies, one in my maiden name which says "single" as my status and another copy for my married name with "married" as status.. Which copy should I send to NVC? or is it ok to send both?

Thanks in advance..

Thats what my wife said, you really think so?

We are getting ready to send the DS-230 and the corrosponding documents. My wife got the NBI clearance a few weeks ago and they gave her one that shows her Maiden Name and status of "single" and one that shows the family name and "Married." My question is which one do we send in. As of the date of NBI Clearance, we were married. Is it going to cause any problems if we send the NBI with her Maiden name or should we send NVC the NBI with the Family name?

Does the embassy during the interview want to see the Maiden name?

Thoughts?

The medical is walk in only once you get the NVC case number. Have you called & gave the NVC your guy's e-mail addresses?

You need to do that and then look at the wiki and have your spouse send an e-mail for the ds-3032 in that exact format. Then you guys will get an e-mail with login info for the payment portal for the AOS & IV bills.

Thanks..

How do I schedule the interview? Will I be getting a date from the US Embassy or should I be the one to set an appointment?

Also, what are the packet 3 and 4?

Thanks again..

Thank you!But I got married in Michigan though.

Try this..

http://www.chicagopcg.com/forms.html

We e-mailed out DS-3032 (Agent of Choice), used the template from VJ and it was accepted without issue.

I think you're confusing Electronic Processing which is only available for a limited numebr of countries.

You're right.. That's where I got confused about.. Anyway, we emailed it and it was good! Thanks!

Thank you..

We just got our NVC case # recently.. Little bit clueless on how I do go about or start the medical/interview process.. Maybe you can help me out on the steps after getting your NVC case #?

Thanks in advance!

Can I send my DS 3032 via email? I'm not sure if I read it right but in certain countries, you should send the actual DS3032 form?

Thanks in advance..

How long would it generally take to update a passport in the Philippines to my married name?