Queeny GD

Hi, we just got married this month and we are to go to SSA to change my name on the card. We live in Louisiana and would like to know if I can keep my Maiden Middlename (which is my mom's surname) after marriage instead of my maiden surname when we file for AOS soon.

Say for example my maiden name is: Jane Doe(mother's surname) Smith (father's surname); after marriage I want it to be Jane Doe(mother's surname) Kelly(husband's last name). ?

19 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

You don't have to wait and if you are your wasting time. The Philippines is the easiest and quickest Embassy to process through. And here is the information that will get you there.

 

Once you receive your case number it's time to be in charge of what time you choose when things get down. To smooth that trail for your I have a few things that will help you process your visa there in the Philippines.

 

Start by visiting Hanks site where he has taken the time and research, and of course it helps if you spent 8 plus years helping folks in the Philippines sub-forum get their visas, where he has listed each step. With those steps he includes the what, when and why to completing the item. Many have used the website and have had little or NO problems securing a visa from USEM.

 

http://www.visaconnection-philippines.com/k-1-visa-application.html

 

Next you'll want to connect with those who are processing through the Philippines in the VJ Philippines sub-forum that way you will be with like minded ppl who are sharing their experiences and also asking and answering questions. Since most in this thread are processing through another country they would be hard pressed to explain what is needed for the Philippines.

 

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/129-philippines/

 

You'll find this on Hank's website but I will give it to you early and that is the Packet 3 Letter for USEM. It's found here:

 

https://ph.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/fiancee-visa/the-interview/

 

Here is the Packet 3 letter.

 

https://ph.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2016/08/K1-and-K2-Applicant-Interview-Preparation-Instructions-08112016-English-336KB.pdf

 

There you have it. Everything you need to get your visa. Good luck and smooth sailing.

 

Thank you! 

Just today we had our case in "In Transit Status". How long should we wait for the case to be in READY status? Thank you in advance!

On 6/25/2018 at 11:54 PM, Sagada said:

@Queeny GD did you guys call NVC?any update?

Yes we did

35 minutes ago, John & Rose said:

Yes.  Everybody sends their petitions to a lockbox location first.  They take the check and do a real quick look.  They look for the proper forms and signatures.  Many get rejected for wrong forms, no signature or wrong amount sent.  After that the petition sits in California for 5 to 6 months

awesome!

1 minute ago, John & Rose said:

Yes.  Everybody sends their petitions to a lockbox location first.  They take the check and do a real quick look.  They look for the proper forms and signatures.  Many get rejected for wrong forms, no signature or wrong amount sent.  After that the petition sits in California for 5 to 6 months

gotcha. I totally understand now. 😊

1 minute ago, John & Rose said:

The lockbox is where they receive the petition and take the check.  After that they send the petition to California to get processed.

But everybody goes through lockbox right?

1 minute ago, John & Rose said:

If you just put the November 30th NOA1 date in and show the California Service Center, the site will generate a preliminary estimate of your potential approval date.

I see. Gotcha. Thanks a lot!

2 minutes ago, John & Rose said:

You should fill out your timeline.  Also, you did mail your petition to the Texas lockbox but your petition is actually handled by the California Service Center.

Plus I'm confused with the timeline creation that's why I did not finish it😅

Just now, John & Rose said:

You should fill out your timeline.  Also, you did mail your petition to the Texas lockbox but your petition is actually handled by the California Service Center.

I honestly don't understand what the lockbox is all about and how it differs from the service centers. Lol

Just now, John & Rose said:

Nope.  In the Philippines the mother always gets full custody.  No worries at all.  Just waiting...LOL

Thank you. That's a huge relief. We've just started. Just received NOA1 11/30. Wew. The waiting game starts

35 minutes ago, John & Rose said:

Supposedly it helps move it quicker.  The adjudicator gets credit for more than one approval when there is a K2.  I have 2 K2s so in theory, the adjudicator would get credit for 3 approvals by looking at our file.  They supposedly look for K2s because they are easy ways to get a lot approvals on their record.

My k2 has his biological father's last name on her BC and he signed it but we were never married nor he took part with the child's responsibilities either. Will it complicate the petition?

Does K2 affects the timeline for Fiance visa processing?