Ann1227

17 hours ago, Boiler said:

It is not a chance based process. Only thing we can be certain about is if you do not apply - 0.

Thanks @Boiler I would take the chance of applying.

10 hours ago, SusieQQQ said:

I got one for my kids while I had a pending I130, but I got called into the consulate to discuss the application (kids were under 14 so interview-exempt, and I already had a valid B visa, it was actually quite scary getting a call summoning me in!!) and only once they were satisfied we weren’t going to illegally stay did they issue the visa. You’ll need to show all the same kind of strong-ties-to-home stuff as if you were applying for a B.

Hi @SusieQQQ - thank you for your reply. Here in the Philippines, a minor is required to be accompanied by one parent. In my case- i am a solo parent and my child is under my custody. So i am expected to accompany my son. Did your interview went well?

4 hours ago, SusieQQQ said:

As said, take proof of name change, if changing a name meant US CBP couldn’t figure out who you are it would be a massive security issue! (The “ease” of matching names is just that, it’s easier...One passport with visa in rather than 2 plus proof of name change.) In your case with a I130 approved since your original visa was issued, getting a new B visa might not just be a formality, either.

Hi @SusieQQQ thank you for your reply. As advised i will update passport with my maiden name and bring along the old one w/ married name during travel as well as legal papers.  I hope this would not be an issue at US port of entry

7 hours ago, Khallaf said:

I assume that passport that has your valid visitor visa is in your married name, as well as the visa, you need to take as above mentioned to review your passport all the information from your annulment, to update the passport, as far as the visa goes, I can not answer if this will void out the visa, this I am not an expert on this, if your I-130 was put in with your married name, the USC petitioner needs to contact the USCIS office to see how to go about changing the name on the documents to what is your legal name in the Philippines as it stands now, or you will have further issues at interview.

Hi @Khallaf - thank you for your comments.

I will then update my passport as single as advised by other members in this group. I will just carry all my legal documents during travel. I was petitioned using my married name. But it was indicated in the form that i was annulled. And the petitioner also indicated my maiden name as ‘other name’ on the form. Would that be an issue as well? Thanks in advance

7 hours ago, geowrian said:

Visas are not revoked/voided/canceled due to a name change. But you need to carry acceptable proof of the legal name change connecting the name on your ID (passport) with that of your entry document (visa).

 

The recommendation is to avoid having to use/carry multiple passports along with evidence of the name change. Optimally, having a new passport with a new visa is preferred as it's just simpler all around. But it's not a requirement.

Thank you @geowrian . I greatly appreciate your comments. I will then renew my passport as single and bring the old one together with the annullment papers when travelling.  A follow up question,  a petition ( I-130) was filed for me under my Married Name but it was indicated on the form that i was annulled. And the petitioner also indicated my Maiden name in the petition form as (other name). Would that be a problem? Thanks in advance.

7 hours ago, Khallaf said:

you now have 2 different open, you need to not open multiple threads, and allow those to help answer your questions, in your first threat, you have a passport ready to expire, and you have been previously married, you asked about renewing your passport in your married name, however if this is not legally your name anymore you cant leagally renew your passport in that name.

 

@geowrian you are for sure someone that can help answer the OP questions in both threads.

 

 

Hi @Khallaf apologies for opening multiple questions- im just new to this site. Thank you for your reply.

6 hours ago, geowrian said:

As stated, it's not so much a chance-oriented process so much as to the individual's circumstances.

Getting a tourist visa from the Philippines is normally quite difficult. Obtaining a tourist visa with a pending immigrant petition is also quite difficult.

The only way to know for sure is to spend the $160 and apply.

Thank you @geowrian i appreciate your response. Correct- here in the philippines, its quite difficult to obtain a visa. I will try to apply and lets see if it works

5 minutes ago, Boiler said:

You take both passports, the old one with the visa and the new one with your single name. I would also take whatever you get with an annulment to show your name change.

Hi Boiler- thank you for your reply. I found this on the website of the US embassy in the Philippines. Though it does not clearly state that      It is a requirement. Only a recommendation. Any thoughts on this? Should i get hold at the US port of entry w/o reapplying visa as single?

Hi Khallaf- thank you for your reply. My visa name was Annika Cruz Alonzo (married name). Since i am already annulled it should look like Annika Reyes Cruz (maiden name).  Should i have problems at the US port of entry due to change name? Should i re-apply visa then? Is my visa revoked due to change name? Or maybe i can renew my passport (as married) as is to avoid conflicts in the immigration. Any thoughts on this?

Its i-130 petition for an alien relative. I was petitioned by my father.

Hi-

I am currently a 10yr tourist visa holder. I wanted to apply visa for my son. However, i have a pending i-130 petition for immigrant. What are the chances of getting the visa approved? TIA

Hi -  I would like to seek an advice. I am a B1/B2 10yr visa holder from the Philippines. I was married  but separated when my visa was granted 2016 and will expire 2026. I was married to a Filipino citizen/visa-non holder. A year after my visa was granted, annullment papers was released - year 2017. My passport is about to expire. Should i renew it using my married name for the meantime to avoid change name issues at the US port of entry? Currently, my visa holds a married name. Or do i need to re-apply a new visa as single?

In addition, i was petitioned year 2018 for L-130.        Would it affect the status of my petition? Can i update my passport using maiden name before the visa expires or before my immigrant interview? I would greatly appreciate everyone’s response.