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Yes- that makes perfect sense. Thank you so much!

You go through border control in Canada. They usually look at your ticket and green card when going through.

My Canadian passport has my maiden name on it while my green card has my married name. I started the process to change the name on my green card (timeframes were estimated at 18-24 months). It took less than 3 months and they renewed my green card as well.

Now, I would like to travel back to Canada as my dad passed away. I don't want to wait for my Canadian passport to renew. Can I book a one-way trip there with my passport name and the return ticket in my green card name? Or do I book everything in my passport name and carry my marriage certificate with me. 

Thank you!

File the AOS now, do not wait. Having a baby does not give evidence of a bona fide marriage. Lots of people have babies.

Perfect- that is my current plan.

Thank you!

I divorced my ex-husband in 2017. My 10-year green card is in that last name. I am remarried now and would like to change my name to my current husband. I have requested this name change through USCIS but unsure if I can start changing my name on other documents such as social security card, driver's license, etc.

I do not want to apply for citizenship at this time which is why I requested the name change to my current green card (I know it will cost more money in the long run and I am OK with that).

As long as my passport and green card remain the same, can I change all other documents? Or is it also ok to change my passport knowing they may not match until the updated green card is approved. I would travel with my marriage certificate. 

Do you serve US customers now? Is the company a Canadian or American company? Will you continued to be paid in Canadian dollars?

You can use the timeline on your profile. That information helps people who filed and are looking to file show similar timelines!

Same timeline as before. It is a waiting game! I wish I had different news for you!

We did the same thing. I was on the lease about 6 months before I moved and we did include it in our AOS application! No issues.

Your timeline is throwing me off- it says your AOS is pending..

If you gave the paperwork to your attorney in June- you are 100% correct that he waited to mail them. The process for a spousal visa takes approximately a year. If you are talking about AOS- that is always anywhere from 8-12 months. If you are talking about the medical exam- there is also one in Vancouver.

We all had to wait and it sucks but Canada is a relatively easy country to immigrate from- there is always something to be thankful for.

I did the opposite and only included the first page that showed both of our names. Except for bank statements.

On ‎4‎/‎15‎/‎2017 at 8:38 PM, Lemonslice said:

Canadian pictures have special requirements (and Passport Canada is super strict - bad pictures is the #1 reason they reject the applications) - most of those places put the clerk of the day to handle the machine - no good

Thank you for the suggestion - which is good for most countries pictures!

 

I used Walgreens and had no issues.

I would wait it out until you have Citizenship and then leave if you still want to.

Another issue you are looking at is.. if you don't have the extension letter. Is your husband even able to continue working once his green card expires. You won't receive the extension letter in time.

Maybe someone with more knowledge can confirm or deny.

We did it. I visited and looked at venues, tasted food, etc. BUT I didn't book anything until I had the visa in hand. If you marry in the offseason it is easier as most venues will have more openings.

However,I have been married three years and my wedding pictures are in a box in a closet. My wedding dress is in the trunk of my car. Honestly, I wish we would have just taken the cash from my parents and put it towards the rest of immigration.

Ultimately it is up to you- have the dream wedding and possibly wait to be with your fiancé/husband or actually be together.

I think they may be concerned about the return trip.

They don't require a passport when re-entering the US. Just the greencard/ AOS paperwork/AP.

At least the two trips I have taken by air and two I have by landcrossings..

Are you serious? You actually got a RFE despite having a child born to the marriage - wow. Now I'm assuming you sent all documentation of the birth including birth certificate that list both spouse as the parents, medical bills etc.

I've always thought we'd be going back for a second interview because of the way the first one went (long story...went without a lawyer despite me having a failed AOS case years before). However, everyone keeps telling us we have a child born to the marriage so it's very unlikely we'll get a second interview. I even included pictures of me holding my baby boy in the delivery room. I included one with me cutting the umbilical cord.

From what I have seen others respond to postings about this topic: having a child only proves that you had sex not that your marriage/relationship is real. So that part actually doesn't surprise me.

I would assume that you sent more information that just having proof of a child together though.

We have definitely considered it but I can apply for citizenship in June, so we will wait until after that process is complete. I also am interested to see if Trump actually does have the things he said he is going to.

Card being produced on October 27th!

Depending on your state see if CoventryONE will cover you- they are really cheap!

You stated that you lived with him for 6 months- did you have any mail sent to his home?

We had no problems- we traveled by land.

Mine was in Vancouver but I did the same thing. I scheduled my medical 2 or 3 days before my interview!

From your post it sounds like you are at least in your mid 20's to early 30's. Plenty old enough for your partner to make his own decisions and not worry about his parents approval.

Tell your boyfriend/fiancé to tell his family. You will have a lot more options if he tells them. I don't see how being gay would have any complications with law school. I'm sorry but if he can't tell his parents about you- I think you have bigger problems.