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she needs to go to consulate closest to you and get passport amended they stamp married name in it,very simple if expired get in married name [new passport] then every thing she has is proper!!!
I just finished with my "report of marriage" and passport ammendment process two months ago. Before she can have your last name on her passport, she has to apply for "Report of Marriage" first and then have her passport ammended. If she does not report your marriage with the Phil. Embassy then her name will stay the same as her maiden name. The process won't take long as long as she have all the documents required with her during the process. The officials at the consulate will help her through it. Once she had your marriage reported and ammended her passport then her name on passport will be the same as the rest of her US documents. All in all the process only takes few hours in one day. The report of marriage can also be done by mail but the passport had to be done in person. But like I said, it would be easier to do it in person and have all of them done in one day.
We don't have a Phil. embassy here in WA. The closes we have is in California but they hop from state to state from time to time. We had to call them if when will they be around the area. Last time they we're in Oregon and we had to drive more than 5 hrs just to get the paperwork done!lol
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United States passport came in the mail today!!!!!
Now my so called 
Alien is free to move about the world!!!!Wohoo! Congrats.....
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Liza,
Ok...well, when Susie got off the phone with you earlier today she was all worried. It seems to be a misunderstanding on her part. That is what I thought.
Matt
Yeah. I told her to explain to the IO about culture differences in the PI about how we take our father's last name as our middle name if she will asked about it. She just got some few concerns on why US born citizen siblings have different midddle names from each other and I explained to her that here you can make up your own middle name to what you want it to be. Where in our country you take your mother's middle name before marriage and take your father's middle name after marriage then your spouse lastname...LOL
It's kinda complicated! Im sure there are other cultures that are more complicated than ours;) Goodluck on the process!
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I'm seeing a bigger problem with that other thread. Like that one, my wife took my last name but her previous last name is now her middle name. Every document is labeled the same way except her Philippines passport (which obviously has her names different).
I guess I'm failing to see a problem. The other thread mentioned a conflict with another file, which shouldn't be a concern here. Everything we've done has been consistent and she has three names, not four like the other thread.
Is she worrying too much here? I don't see a need to change her name. Everything was done the same (SSN, DL, Mil ID, Marriage Cert, Green Card, etc) after we got married...no discrepancies.
Finally, her Philippines passport is expiring...is it necessary for her to renew it? She just wants to get a US one after her citizenship is finished.
Thanks!
She doesn't need to renew her passport not unless she wants to apply for dual. Once she apply for dual the passport application is included on the process and it takes the same day for the process and passport will be mailed to her.
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We are starting the naturalization process for my wife. A little background:
- My wife has been a resident since 11/2007 (received 10 year card in Feb 10)
- I am active duty military for over 20 years
- My wife came here on a Fiance Visa
- She has not left the country since she came here
When we got married, my wife took her maiden last name as her middle name (as many Filipinas do). She took my last name as her last name. All of her documents are like this but her old passport from the Philippines lists her current middle name as her last name.
My wife recently got a call from her friend about how someone got denied due to a similar situation...something about possible fraud. I told my wife that her case isn't unique and I'm sure there have been countless others like this. There has to be some other mitigating factors.
Immediately after talking to her friend, she goes on an on how she needs to get a lawyer to change her name back. Obviously, this would present many problems since all of her documents since she got here have her previous last name as her middle name.
My question is this: can anyone shed any light on this? Is this an issue or an obvious misunderstanding and overreaction on her friend's part? I tried to search the forum but admittedly, have taken a break from the process (until now) because it's draining working full-time, running a part-time business and dealing with all of this. Now that she's approaching her three year residence mark, we are trying to start her papers. To me this reeks of overreaction but I'd like to know if there is any validity in this. I told her that if she starts changing things then that will definitely look sneaky and that her situation probably isn't new.
Thanks for your help. Sorry if this seems "newbie" like but I really don't want her stressing out and stressing me out in the process. Everything up until this point has been done without lawyers and I plan to keep it this way.
She doesn't need a lawyer to change her name. She can go to court and apply for a name change. Here is a link to someone who had a conflict with middle name complications:
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I applied as 319(d) under military spouse or dependent. I believe that 319(b) only applies for military family of active duty spouse or US spouse that works oversease as contaractor is deploying and you are going with him. You have to provide documents to prove that you are both deploying oversease. From what I have read from other forums Expedited application does NOT speed up the application process, but it does waive the 3 year wait period completely. Mine with 319(d) took 3 months which is not bad. Most people I know who aren't military spouse or dependent took about 6 months or even longer. I think it depends on every situation. Goodluck and hope that helps!
Here are links you can check out to give you more info about 319(b):
http://www.state.gov/m/dghr/flo/c21634.htm
http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/136606-n-400-expedited-naturalization-319b-information/
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I did some research and it says that the elibibility window opens on the later of:
A ) 90 days prior to the third anniversary of your "Residence since date", and
B ) your third wedding anniversary.
Hope that helps!
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I've been doing my research on the expedited naturalization under 319(b)
and I like to get some help with the questions I have.
My husband will be deploying in the next spring around the same time I'm eligible for the naturalization.
I like to know if I can start the process before he deploys. I would love him to be with me at the Oath ceremony.
(1) When can I start the expedited naturalization process?
(2) Is it possible to have the interview done in Fairfax, VA? If so, how can I request to have it done in VA?
(3) Do I mail the application to Nebraska?
Thanks in advance.
Tina
Hi! I am also active military spouse July 2010 filers. I mailed my application to Nebraska. I believe that one of the USCIS requirement is you have to be atleast 3 years or more of having been a permanent resident of the United States or your application could be denied.
I believe that you could start submitting your application on the month that you became 3 years permanent resident. My answer is based on the checklist that the USCIS sent me when they mailed my application back due to incorrect amount of check payment when I mailed my application. Maybe there are other people out there that had the same situation you have and was able to apply early. Maybe they could give you another opinion.
You will be asked to appear for an interview at your local USCIS office. If you think that you cannot make it, you may send them a mail explaining your circumstances or you can go in person and asked them if you could have your interview in Fairfax, VA.
Hope that helps! Take care
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USCIS Arizona Lockbox
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Maimouna.........07/19/10....07/23/10..07/23/10..08/31/10..--/--/--..--/--/--..--/--/--..Milwaukee, WI
xxhwx............07/20/10....07/26/10..07/30/10..08/18/10..--/--/--..--/--/--..--/--/--..Indianapolis, IN
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USCIS Texas Lockbox
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CVB..............07/16/10....07/28/10..07/26/10..09/03/10..--/--/--..--/--/--..--/--/--..Newark, NJ
kim11............07/22/10....07/31/10..08/02/10..08/18/10..--/--/--..--/--/--..--/--/--..Providence, RI
Buxton Babe......07/22/10....08/03/10..07/30/10..08/09/10..--/--/--..--/--/--..--/--/--..Tampa, FL
YGETH89..........07/30/10....08/10/10..08/06/10..08/31/10..--/--/--..--/--/--..--/--/--..Washington, DC
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USCIS Nebraska Lockbox
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Ariesgurl...........07/28/10....08/06/10..08/08/10..09/10/10..--/--/--..--/--/--..--/--/--..Seattle, WA
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Hum
, I wonder what kind of words were blacked out by you. LOL - did her comment make you blush ? LOLCongratulations...
Naw.. we don't blush easy
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Guess it's all about the preparation
She actually asked (given our unique situation) some immigrations policy questions for another country. It was kinda fun actually.She also said that even though we'd "blacked out" some areas on e-mails, that she was able to read them
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Wow, congrats! Your whole journey thus far hasn't even been a year. That's pretty good! Enjoy your break from USCIS!
Thanks! Good luck on your interview!!
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Well, the big day came and went well! AOS was approved during the interview this morning and we should get the Green Card in the mail in a few weeks.
If you have to do an interview, Seattle was a good experience. The interviewer was courteous, asked relevant questions and had obviously given a good review of the documents provided. This was nice, especially after the CSC left such a bad taste in the initial stages.
The interview was on schedule, no long lines, clean waiting area, courteous guards and overall nice people.
Using the tips here on the site helped. We had more paperwork than needed (she commented on that) and also said that we'd done a great job of documenting everything. She didn't ask for any additional documentation or original documents (though we had them on hand just in case). Think she noticed the 3 large binders of tabbed documentation and figured we had everything she might ask for and more.
Big relief to finally be able to get a job, travel and get a driving permit
Luck to all!! There are some good tips on this site and it's helped us a lot!
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hi all,
I've been reading signatures and found that the bio appointment seems to come quite quickly after submitting AOS.
My question, did you guys receive email notification that it was coming, or did it just turn up in the mail??
thanks!
In my case, I didn't get any email notification. Instead we just got the Biometric Appointment in the mail today;) Hope that helps!
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Can you get a medical at any time or do you get sent forms that you have to take in with you?
THANKS!
HI,
With The Consulate here, you have to do your own appointment for Medical but Not Sure how it works with the Consulate at your place! I Guess, Once The Consulate got Your Case You Can Do appointment for Your Medical. Goodluck
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Hey all...
I was hoping maybe someone who has received their NOA2 could fill me in on what I (the beneficiary) am going to receive in the mail soon... I know my fiance will have to fill the Afidavit of Support.. but I understand I will have to fill out forms too?
I just thought maybe if I knew what they were I could get a head start to speed up the process...
Thanks!
Jenna
HI,
YOu Will Receive YOur packet 3 But You Can Start Downloading the DS156, DS156K, DS230 part I, SEO97 Online And You can Filled them Up Ahead while waiting to hear from the Embassy or Consulate! Those Forms Mentioned Above are the Packet 3 that You Will get from the mail But You Can download them Online
Hope That helps.... 
Goodluck To You And God Bless! -
yesterday, dec 6, 2006. My wife went for her k3 visa interview and was approved. Thank you all for your help and support.
good luck to the rest on their journey
Here is a long version of how things went at the embassy:
My wife’s interview was on Dec. 6th at 9:00 AM. I flew to India to support her during the interview process. The day before the interview, she and I flew to Chennai. After we checked into the hotel, we started to practice questions that they could potentially ask. One area we focused on was explaining why she was denied a visitors visa before the marriage. This caused us a lot of stress, so we spent a lot of time on practicing answers.
The day of the interview, we woke up extra early and practiced questions again. We then took a taxi to the embassy. Once there (at 7:30AM), we tried to stand in the line, but the line usher kept telling us to come back 15 minutes before the interview time. We tried to explain that we were not there for a visitor’s visa, but he was not listening. We finally went to another person and he asked to see our interview letter. Once he saw the yellow letter, he immediately realized that it was for an immigrant visa and asked us to stand in a corner. [advice: keep the interview letter in your hand] At that point all the guards treated us very nicely and were joking with us. When the rush at the entry counter became less, they asked us to jump into the line (near the front) and we were eventually let into the embassy and directed towards the immigrant visa section. Once there, we were told to sit and they eventually collected her interview letter. We waited till about 8:30AM.
They eventually called her name and we both walked up to the counter with copies of the information we sent through the VFS courier service and two large wedding albums. I asked if I could be present and the lady said yes after asking if I was the petitioner. The consular lady then looked at the paperwork and asked a few questions:
1. She asked if this was my wife first marriage and then she asked me the same question.
2. She asked if my wife has ever been to the US and when.
3. She asked if she has been to any other countries and for how long. (it is not a problem unless the stay is for longer than 6 months)
4. She asked if she ever had a US visa denied
5. She asked for the date of the marriage
She then took the demand draft of 4600 rupees ($100) and stapled it to the chart. She also took her passport and gave us a number (#730). Both of us were excited as we were told that if they accept the money and take the passport, we were approved. We were ready to jump up and down, but before that I asked her if this meant our visa was approved. She nicely stated that she was just gathering the paperwork and that the consular officer would call my wife when it was her turn. I then asked if I was allowed to be present at the time of the interview and she replied yes.
We then sat down and waited. While waiting, my wife’s name was called again, and we went up to the counter thinking it was time for the interview. Unfortunately it was not. They called her to return our proof of relationship, which by itself was a book. They simply stated that it was not necessary. They did however keep the pictures of our marriage and honeymoon with them.
We then started to compare our number with others and found that we were one of the first numbers so we were excited thinking that we would have an answer soon because we thought it was first come first serve. The consular officer came at 10:15 AM and took about 20 minutes to review a chart then she called the number 731. We then realized that the numbers they gave out were useless except as identifiers.
A second officer then came to a window and also started to review cases. The one thing we noticed that these officers acted differently than the officers for the visitors visa. They were much nicer and actually listened and gave time for answers. When they rejected someone, they would let the person ask questions and respond.
At around 11:30 they finally called our number and we were somewhat scared as everyone before us did not receive their visa. We went to the interview counter and I asked once again if I was allowed to be there and the consular officer said yes. He then looked at the paperwork and gave us a receipt for the visa fee. He then asked some questions:
1. what visa did you go to USA before and why?
2. what do you do?
3. he looked at me asked me what work I did in USA?
4. why was her visitor visa denied in may 2006?
After listening to her answer, he said well that does not matter for this visa and told us that we were approved and that the visa / passport will come in three to four days via courier. We were so excited that we hugged each other. Then I asked him if it was possible to get it sooner as I needed to go back to the USA and I wanted to take my wife with me. He then spent five minutes looking for a paper that gave us instructions to get the visa sooner.
Overall, other than the long wait time, we were very happy with our experience and surprised that the officer only asked a few questions. We left the embassy, went to our hotel and called our family and then celebrated.
Thank you Visajourney and all its members for supporting us through this portion of our journey. Once we get back to the USA, we will start the next process.
Great News Congrats To You Both! Im Sooo happy For You Guys! That's Calls for A Celebration Thanks For Sharing Thats helps Alot! My Turn Will be Next Week... -
Susie just called me and she was freaking out. She said her visa was approved and she has to go on Monday to pick up her visa. She will be here next Thursday. I asked her about a couple questions they asked her but she was too busy talking and talking so I didn't understand it all. She was so excited. Here is what I deciphered though:
My birthdate
Her birthdate
Asked who will pay her debt in Korea (she has none)
Will she look for work if her visa is approved
How is her relationship with me
I'm sure there was a couple more but she said it was real easy and they didn't ask her much. I'll post more when she gets home and gives me the whole scoop.
:dance: :dance: :dance: I heard that Too..Im So happy And Excited for Both Of You Too! Congrats and GoodLuck!
Im Pretty Sure Your Very happy and Excited right now! -
Yes, DHL is for the courier service for Passport to be delivered after interview, and your fiance can get it at the entrance of the embassy. You need to pay $100 VIsa fee to Shin Han Bank and they will give you the receipt for your fiance to bring it to the interview. The visa will not be issued without the receipt. Good Luck!
HI Theresa, How are you? Are YOu Korean?
I was Suppose to pay at the bank(Shinhan Bank) Here At Our Place For My Visa Fee for the Inerview but I Need Any Idea how to tell them In Korean? Do I have to get what they called Money Order? Cuz BAnk Here dnt really speak Much English. I can Understand and Speak Korean But Not really that Fluent. Help Is Greatly Appreciated..Thanks In Advance -
I was wondering that my fiancee' can go to the US embassy in Thailand and pick up the package3. I case left NVC on November 29th, and I have the new case number. I just want to bypass the Thai postal service and the bad weather that's all. Also, how wi ll I know if the embassy received my case?
I Guess You Have To wait To hear From Embassy! They Will Send You or Your Fiance A Notice Or Email Once They Got Your Case From NVC and Will Send The Electronic PAcket 3. Goodluck And Just HAng In there
Your Getting Closer! -
With Susie's interview less than four days away in Seoul, we're checking everything twice so things will hopefully go smoothly. I'm a little confused about the DHL receipt. This appears on the checklist as an item needed...what is this receipt for and at what point do we need to get it? Does this have to do with the shipping of the visa if it is approved? If so, does it apply if we're going to pick the visa up from the embassy when it's ready?
Also, at what point does the fee for the visa have to be paid?
Thanks for the help. I'm starting to get nervous about this.
HI,
She CAn Get The DHL Receipt At The Entrance Of The EMbassy Where She Will Have Her Interview and I Guess They Still MAke You Pay For The DHL Even If Your Visa is For Pick Up! You Wouldnt know if your Visa Is For Pick Up Not Unless After The Interview, And You HAve To Pay for DHL Before The Interview. With Regards Of PAying The Visa Thats What I Ask Susie Lastnite Too Cuz I have read online that All K Visa's Should Pay At The BAnk(Any Shinhan Bank). But Not Sure If K1 Visa Must Pay At The Bank Too. Hope This Helps!
With Susie's interview less than four days away in Seoul, we're checking everything twice so things will hopefully go smoothly. I'm a little confused about the DHL receipt. This appears on the checklist as an item needed...what is this receipt for and at what point do we need to get it? Does this have to do with the shipping of the visa if it is approved? If so, does it apply if we're going to pick the visa up from the embassy when it's ready?Also, at what point does the fee for the visa have to be paid?
Thanks for the help. I'm starting to get nervous about this.
Yes. That's Right DHL Is For Shipping of HEr Visa When It Gets Approved
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Copies of BC and police cert....
I just need to make a photocopy of each? Thank you for the replies, i really appreciate it.
Scott.
You Might Need Certified Copy Of Birthcertificate And original Copy Of Police Certificate and Other Country you have visited for more than 6months! But I have Both The original Copy Of Birthcertificate of My Fiance and Mine just incase They ask for it
GoodLuck To YOu and We'll All Crossed Our Fingers For You Copies of BC and police cert....
I just need to make a photocopy of each? Thank you for the replies, i really appreciate it.
Scott.
You Might Need Certified Copy Of Birthcertificate And original Copy Of Police Certificate and Other Country you have visited for more than 6months! But I have Both The original Copy Of Birthcertificate of My Fiance and Mine just incase They ask for it
GoodLuck To YOu and We'll All Crossed Our Fingers For You Copies of BC and police cert....
I just need to make a photocopy of each? Thank you for the replies, i really appreciate it.
Scott.
You Might Need Certified Copy Of Birthcertificate And original Copy Of Police Certificate and Other Country you have visited for more than 6months! But I have Both The original Copy Of Birthcertificate of My Fiance and Mine just incase They ask for it
GoodLuck To YOu and We'll All Crossed Our Fingers For You Thank you for the info, and help. I shall copy the long and short birth certificate as well as the police certificate just to be sure. I do not have my fiancee's birth certificate, i cant recall ever being told i was to need it at any stage and therefore i just never got it from her. Thank you once again, and good luck to you also.
Scott
Just Try To Hope They Wont Ask For Your Fiancee's Birthcertificate
Then You'll Be Fine But If There Is A Way You Can Have A Copy Of it Then Better Take it With You Too...Keep Us Updated Once Again GoodLuck! -
Hey guys and girls, i have my London interview for the k-1 next week and i just wanted to run a little checklist of things to take, and it would be nice if anyone could tell me if i have forgotten anything, or suggest anything i might want to take...
Original reciepts from the original petition with the USCIS
My birth certificate
My police certificate
My colour photographs
Statements from friends about our dating and engagement
Photo's of my finacee and i
Both our college transcripts to show we were at the same university at the same time
8 (email) airline ticket reciepts from the last 2 years
Affidavit of support from fiancee and our co sponsor
Tax records, financial info from co sponsor
What tax records were available for my fiancee (she is a student and yet to be in full time employment)
Medical results/immunisation forms
My passport (duh)
Interview letter
Does anyone know if i need anything else? Is anything of my fiancee's needed?
Thank you for any replies i might get.
Scott.
DS156..DS156K..DS230..SEO97....Checklist & And You May Also Need PAssport Of Your Fiance(Copy)
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Copies of BC and police cert....
I just need to make a photocopy of each? Thank you for the replies, i really appreciate it.
Scott.
You Might Need Certified Copy Of Birthcertificate And original Copy Of Police Certificate and Other Country you have visited for more than 6months! But I have Both The original Copy Of Birthcertificate of My Fiance and Mine just incase They ask for it
GoodLuck To YOu and We'll All Crossed Our Fingers For You Copies of BC and police cert....
I just need to make a photocopy of each? Thank you for the replies, i really appreciate it.
Scott.
You Might Need Certified Copy Of Birthcertificate And original Copy Of Police Certificate and Other Country you have visited for more than 6months! But I have Both The original Copy Of Birthcertificate of My Fiance and Mine just incase They ask for it
GoodLuck To YOu and We'll All Crossed Our Fingers For You Copies of BC and police cert....
I just need to make a photocopy of each? Thank you for the replies, i really appreciate it.
Scott.
You Might Need Certified Copy Of Birthcertificate And original Copy Of Police Certificate and Other Country you have visited for more than 6months! But I have Both The original Copy Of Birthcertificate of My Fiance and Mine just incase They ask for it
GoodLuck To YOu and We'll All Crossed Our Fingers For You
what is the best option?
in US Citizenship General Discussion
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1. Yes. You may apply for N-400 even if it's already pass your 90days period as long as your GC is not expired. My 90 days period was last April 2010 but i didn't submit my N-400 application until July 2010.
2.Every case is unique which means not everyone has the same timeline. With my case I mailed my application July 2010 and my interview is scheduled this coming Oct 2010.
3. I believe US passport application takes about 6 days to 6weeks or even longer.
4. If you are talking about renewing your Philippine passport then the answer is "NO", they no longer allow renewing passport through mail. Applying for passport in person only takes few hours but they will not give your passport on the same day. They will send your passport in the mail!
You are not obliged to report your marriage to obtain a new passport though if you want to use your husband's lastname on your new passport then you need to do the "Report of marriage". You may report you marriage through mail or in person. In my case I already renewed my passport before I report our marriage so my passport has my maiden name on it and is not the same as what appears on my "Green card". Later on we went back to the Philippine consulate and report our marriage then had my passport ammended.
Hope this helps! Take care