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On 5/22/2024 at 10:21 AM, top_secret said:

 

 

I 'think' they would have changed my wifes name if she had a US issued marriage certificate.  I 'think' the reason they refused to change her name with a foreign issued marriage certificate unless she changed her green card first, was they want USCIS to be the ones to evaluate and decide if the foreign marriage is legal for name change purposes.

Makes sense. 

I think we'll wait until she can apply for naturalization and then do it as part of that process. 

Assuming that she's accepted for that, she'll have a passport with her new name, then can change with the SSA and then DPS. 

Does that sound reasonable? 

@Bob in Boston

15 minutes ago, Bob in Boston said:

It does not matter if immigration took it. Apples and oranges (Feds/States). Each state has their own ways of doing things. Documents from another country may not satisfy their requirements. We got married in the states, Changed her name on everything but her green card. I have been married befor and just treated it like a new bride going about changing her name. It worked for us. only thing was her DL expired when the green card did and we had to go with the extension letter to renew. and we did do the real ID so she could fly domesticaly under her married name.

Makes sense. Thank you

11 hours ago, Bob in Boston said:

not sure, is it translated into english? This may be a game changer. would have to see if they are close to a USA marriage cert.

It is in English and it was sufficient for us to ger her green card, if that matters

9 hours ago, Bob in Boston said:

My wife changed her last name on everything but her green card. She left that in her maiden name until her oath. Just go to the DMV, Social security and your banks and change your name with the marriage license. Save your money on the I-90.

We were married in South Korea and don't have a marriage license, just the marriage form from Korea as well as the US embassy. Same, same? 

1 hour ago, Dashinka said:

This should be helpful.  Essentially she will need to file an I90, pay the fee and provide a copy of the marriage certificate.  Others may know better, but I believe it is best to update the GC first, then she can look at other items like the DL, etc.

 

Good Luck!

 

https://www.uscis.gov/tools/uscis-tools-and-resources/information-about-your-immigration-document/updating-or-correcting-your-documents

Thank you!

We got married a long time ago. My wife did not change her last name. 

We're in the States now. She has her green card, and she has decided to change her name to match me and the kids. 

We're in Texas and she's from France. 

Does anyone know the ins and outs of this process? I know that she'll have to go to the DPS. 

How does she change it on her green card and the visa she has in her passport? 

On 11/4/2022 at 12:22 AM, Jordanian Bride said:

1. No. Copy will suffice

2. No. Copy will suffice

3. If you mean the DS-260, yes. It’s very important.

4. Proof of bonafide marriage. Pictures, travel itineraries, money transfers, etc.

Your spouse’s original birth certificate + 1 copy

Proof of domicile is recommended to bring 

 

From your wording it sounds like you have a joint sponsor. In that case, YOU still have to sign an I864 and provide 2021 tax transcript or a letter explaining why you haven’t filed taxes.

Thanks. 

Yes, I do have a sponsor. I have already filled out an I-864. So has the sponsor. 

Thank you!

Here are the things that my wife will bring to the interview. Also some questions about a few documents are needed at the end. 

Please advise. 
 

Applicant

• 2 photos
• Passport + 1 copy
• Police Certificates + 1 copy
• Marriage Certificate + 1 copy
  • Letter explaining why we don't have the required marriage certificate. (Long story, see my previous posts.)
• NVC Interview Letter

Petitioner

• Copy of my passport
• Copy of my birth certificate (Does the applicant need this? Does she need an original?)
• Proof of Domicile
  • Bank statements
  • Offer of Employment
  • Cell Phone bill
  • Renewed Driver's License

Financial Sponsor

• 2021 Tax information (the sponsor did not have 2021 tax info when we submitted I-864.)
• Copy of birth certificate (Is this needed? Is the original needed?)
• Proof of Domicile (Is this needed?)

Questions

1. Do I need to provide an original birth certificate for me, the petitioner?
2. Does the financial sponsor need to provide an original birth certificate?
3. Do we need to print a copy of the DS-460 (the immigrant visa application)?
4. Am I missing anything?

1 hour ago, JeanneAdil said:

are u able to schedule medical exam within the proper time of "the date u want for interview"?

or will the case go into AP after interview waiting for the medical papers ?

 

Please,  do a timeline

She did her medical a couple of days ago. She has the sealed folders b/c the digital system was down. Her interview is Nov 30. 

6 minutes ago, SteveInBostonI130 said:

Yes.  2 weeks.  My wife had to travel to another country later in the month.  The rescheduled date allowed her to get her passport back with her visa before she traveled.

 

For Ukraine it is done online.  You will need to check how it is done for your embassy/consulate.

Thank you!

6 minutes ago, SteveInBostonI130 said:

 

Technically there is nothing to expedite.  You would email the embassy/consulate to request to reschedule to an earlier date, if available.

 

We rescheduled my wife's CR1 interview.  I sent them emails once a week for the request.  The first two responses from the embassy was that there were no dates available.  The response from the 3rd request detailed 2 earlier days that were available, and they instructed us to use USTravelDocs website to reschedule it ourselves.

 

Thanks! Was the rescheduling pretty smooth? How much earlier was it? 

26 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

You can try.  Once an interview has been scheduled, NVC is finished, and all correspondence is with the consulate.

Am I correct in assuming that there are no negative consequences from requesting one?

Just like it says on the tin. 

Some circumstances have changed, and I may have grounds for an expedite. I know it's probably a long shot, but I'd like to know if it's even possible after the interview has already been scheduled. 
 

22 minutes ago, SteveInBostonI130 said:

 

Are the embassy approved medical centers only in Paris?

 

Also, technically a person can have the medical as early as 5 months or so from the interview.  The limiting factor is that if approved, the visa expires 6 months from the medical date.  This does not give someone a lot of time to travel to the US before their visa expires.

 

Yes only 2 doctors in France. Both in Paris. Unless I'm missing something?

We're trying to have a family Christmas in Texas so not worried about validity of the examine. 

4 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

In some places, you have an interview letter in order to book the medical.  Keep in mind that the date of the medical exam will determine the expiration date of the issued visa. 

I'm trying avoid two trips to or a lengthy stay in Paris. Just got notice of interview date today for the end of November and will try to have the medical next week. Thank you!

How far in advance of the interview can we get the medical? 

How close to the interview can we get the medical? 

1 hour ago, ROK2USA said:

Are you planning on moving to the US before your wife or would you like her to fly with you?

Most recent timeline out of Paris shows DQ June 23, 2022 and Interview Date October 19, 2022 - 4 months. 

https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=383362

The other two cases only have a 2 month waiting time between DQ and interview date. 

I would hold off on any further steps/planning until you receive your interview date. It might be as early as November or as late as next January. 

 

Good luck! And congratulations on your DQ. 

This case is what I'm hoping the current "normal" is. 

https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=405694

1 hour ago, ROK2USA said:

Are you planning on moving to the US before your wife or would you like her to fly with you?

Most recent timeline out of Paris shows DQ June 23, 2022 and Interview Date October 19, 2022 - 4 months. 

https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=383362

The other two cases only have a 2 month waiting time between DQ and interview date. 

I would hold off on any further steps/planning until you receive your interview date. It might be as early as November or as late as next January. 

 

Good luck! And congratulations on your DQ. 

Yes, we need to be back in the USA by mid November for other reasons. What I am aiming to avoid is a long, unknown length of separation. The kids are still pretty young and will miss their momma. 

4 months! Man, that seems long. I hope that's b/c of summer holidays. France has quite a long vacation where most bureaucratic things just stop. Not sure if it applies to the US consulate as well.

2 hours ago, nastra30 said:

It depends on how backlogged (if any) the Paris consulate is. You might want to check the timeliness of other French cases to get a sense of the timing.

Also, never ever buy tickets until the visa is in hand and checked for correctness.

Thanks. We're not buying tickets for her, just me and the kids. We'll wait for her visa. 

So my wife was DQ'd and is now waiting for the Paris consulate to schedule an interview. I'd like to thank a few people, namely @Crazy Cat, @pushbrk, and @ROK2USA for all their help answering so many of my questions. There are others, but those 3 have really been there for me and for that I am very grateful. Thank you! 

So...what comes next? We were DQ'd on the 6th of September. How long until the file is at the consulate in Paris? How long until the interview? How long after the interview until she has her visa (assuming, of course, everything goes smoothly.)?

I'm trying to avoid a lengthy family separation. In your opinion, if I buy a ticket to the USA (we're long time expats!), for myself and the kids on November 10, is it reasonable to think that my wife would be nearly done with the process by then? I know that these things are not an exact science, but I'd love to hear what you think. 

On 9/7/2022 at 2:20 PM, Crazy Cat said:

No.  

Thank you!

My wife has received her primary series of Pfizer. 

Since then she has had covid twice. 

Is there a requirement for immigrants (waiting for interview now; have not done medical) to receive more than the 2-dose series? 

11 hours ago, pushbrk said:

Yes, have the joint sponsor do a new affidavit with the new information.  The extension solves nothing.  The ultimate decision of the affidavit of support is made at the interview, and the Consular Officer will definitely want to see not only the 2021 tax return but a current pay stub as evidence the sponsor is still working at the job.

 

But....do this by "replacing" documents AFTER you are DQ'd and already in the interview queue.

Ok, thanks. Yes, I was assuming we'd bring the updated I-864 to the interview. No pay stubs, but the pension and Social Security documents I provided and that were approved are up to date, I believe. 

So I'm not going to do anything until after DQ'd, and then I'll replace the documents. Is 'replace' a choice or am I going to be submitting them as an "optional" document? 

In April, I submitted all the NVC paperwork. We have a joint sponsor. Among the paperwork was an IRS extension for 2021 taxes. That extension is valid until October 15th or so. 

In June, our paperwork was rejected by the NVC b/c we did not have the right marriage certificate. All of the financial paperwork was listed as 'Accepted' in our CEAC dashboard. 

As of yesterday, the joint sponsor has filed the 2021 taxes. 

Question: Do I have the joint sponsor fill out a new I-864 with the current year taxes or do I let it be?

The IRS extension is good until middle of October and our documents will be looked at late August or early September. 

Another rejection by NVC would be really bad for us so I'm reluctant to roll the dice on new paperwork, but I'm also not sure if they will now reject the I-864 b/c the 2021 taxes are still not there.

On 7/12/2022 at 7:26 AM, Family said:

If my argument is not clear as I stated it, then it’s ok for you to word differently once you “ get it” so to speak . Or for that matter , come up with your own …you are a good writer. 
 

I believe I also recommended you email omnbudsman and do try Senator too.. AND appeal the denial of the expedite ! 
 

 

 

So just received this from my Senator. Still haven't heard back from the Congresswoman. Dead end.