Anaglenn247

This is so complicated. To the least the Local Civil registrar should have a record of birth, so it was not really registered from the start.

To the least I can think of, there is an Affidavit that a Lawyer can executive that your mother Sylvia Pastrana Suarez and Sylvia Pastrana is one and the same.

This will be a huge issue when she will get her passport, NBI Clearances, etc.

Getting a name change needs a court order, with that you also need supporting documents.

She already has her NBI using her "original" name, with middle and surname. I think the POWER OF ATTORNEY is what you are referring. We will do that once her late registration of birth certificate will be authenticated by National Statistic Office. THANK YOU!!!!

Did the registrar office suggest anything to fix it, example: does her child/children (you) need to change as well? It might be a problem but since you are married, you no longer use Suarez and here in the US, you can drop names like your middle name which is suppose to be your maiden name as well.

In your mom's case, it will be a long painful process to fight for the name she'd been using and she's known for unless you guys consult an attorney.

The registrar told her that the only thing she can use her father's name is by filing a legitimation/legitimization. But the thing is, she (registrar) won't let her do it since my mother doesn't have any documents to prove that she's really a child of her parents or a documents that stated my Granpa acknowledged her as his child. A pain in the butt. I called the USCIS and they told me to write them a letter. But I can't as of now, my mother's late registration of birth certificate isn't released yet. THANK YOU !!!

The NBI report will contain other AKAs,

and I think you'll be ok with the stuff to do with the DS-260 for AKAs as well.

Other AKAs were to be listed on the G-325A - what did you put there?

Thank you. I only put her old name, the one she used all her life, since she never had any aliases. Thank you!

Hi, I wanna ask for some advice/input regarding my mother's situation. I really want to have some ideas about this name changed in birth certificate in the Philippines.

I petitioned my mother 2 months ago, so far, all I got is the NOA1 and is still waiting for the approval. But while waiting, my mother found out that she doesn't have a birth certificate registered in the National Statistic Office in the Philippines. So she flew to her place of birth and filed for late registration for birth certificate.

In that Local Civil Registry, they wouldn't let my mother use her name she was using all her life. Her name is Sylvia Pastrana Suarez, she is using it all her life. That's the name she has in my birth certificate. And since I was born out or wedlock as well, and my name is Jen** Pastrana Suarez. The reason why she couldn't use that name is, she was born before her parents got married. She was born in 1963 and parents got married in 1984. So, the LCR registered her as Sylvia Pastrana, she's now using my Grandma's maiden name. And she has been told, the only way to use her father's name, Suarez, is to file for legitimation. But, they wouldn't let her file legitimation either because of her lacking of documents stating that my deceased Grandpa acknowledged her as his child with his signature on it . And there is nothing we can show them, my Grandma and Grandpa are both deceased. My problem is, there is no way to change my mother's family name. She's now Pastrana and I am Suarez. I should be Jen** Pastrana as well. Our name doesn't match anymore. What should I do? Will it be a big deal for USCIS or in US Embassy?

PS: In the Philippines, our middle name is always our mother's maiden name.

PLEASE ADVICE ME! THANK YOU!!!

Congratulations, Kabayan !!!

Following this post. We're in the same boat. I wish someone had the same situation but made it here in the US.

Her interview was cancelled because of her sputum culture..hopefully she passed her medical so she can get interview this month...thanks.

Oh, I see. She'll make it ;-) . We just need some extra patience, ha! Anyways, I'm June 2015 filer. I'm the petitioner. My mother has lots and lots of problem with her documents. She just file for a late registration for her birth certificate.

I wish us good luck for our mothers :-)

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/1178798/feb2015/IV%20Applicant%20Interview%20Preparation%20Instructions%20-%20English%20_February%202015_.pdf

Specifically page 3 (proof of relationship).

Bring whatever she can provide. If you videocall via Skype or FaceTime, screenshot print-outs are sufficient

Again, thank you!

The truth is, as I was browsing some information about my case here on VJ, I saw one of your comments, and you mentioned your Dad in law brought some pictures of him and his son, your husband. And that list of you startled me, haha. But you know what? I appreciate your help :-) ! Thank you !!!!

Hello everyone! First of all, thank you so much for this site and for all of you who took the time to share your personal journey and also answered questions. I was diligent in reading a number of posts here in VJ and it really helped us be prepared in facing the medical exam and the visa interview.

For those who are still in this process, my advice is to keep reading on blogs as it is very helpful to know what you should be expecting once you get to Manila. For your physical exam, it pays to be there 2 hours before the gates even open! St. Lukes website has a printable map of their clinic and it is advisable to print those as it will help you navigate the building more efficiently. I suggest paying extra for a hotel nearby (My mom stayed at soriente) rather than pay the extra for a taxi cab or risk travelling in Manila at wee hours of the morning.

Finally, the visa interview. It's better to bring as much photocopies and the originals than lack in requirements. Also, my mom told me that cellphones, water bottle, umbrella,etc aren't allowed to be inside the embassy premises so she had to pay $400 just to leave those in the reception area (They charge more if your cellphone is more expensive!). Dont forget to print your DS260 and your confirmation letter! Incase you do though, someone is ready to do it for you but of course for a price! maybe 100-200 pesos! My mom said that she tried reasoning that she didn't have the money for cellphones to be stored and they actually told her that it's either that or she has to throw her belongings in the trashcan! wow! anyway, these were the questions asked:

1. petitioner's full name, work, how many kids, when did he leave for the states, where does he live

2. how did petitioner become a USC

Also always remember to only answer what you're being asked! if the question only requires a Yes or a No then leave it at that. Do not give unwarranted long narratives of an answer!

Good luck!

Hi, can I ask you if your Mom was being asked to bring pictures of you together on her Interview? Thank you !

Good luck. Was your Mom asked to bring pictures of you together on her interview? Thanks and again, good luck!

Okay, I really want to hear anything regarding my concern from other member/s, if you could, please do. I'll appreciate it a lot!

One of my problems is, my mother and I haven't seen each other for almost a decade, and we don't have recent pictures of us together. I am the the USC petitioner and my mother is the beneficiary. I have read in some websites about the list/s that the petitioners' parents (beneficiary) brought to the US Embassy Manila, and I did't see that they were asked a picture or pictures of them together. Please enlightened me. I'm so confused. THANK YOU !

Yes.

Thank you !

Last month, I filed for I-130 form for my mother. I have a lot of questions on my mind. One of them is, does she need to bring our picture/s together to US Embassy once she will have her interview one day? Thank you !

Rachel23

THANK YOU! I appreciate your words :-)

After submitting her I-130, my mother tried to get her passport in the Philippines. They made her use her mother's family name instead of her father's family name, which is on the I-130. Now, her last name is different from what was on the I-130 I submitted. What should I do?