JeanneAdil

you never HAVE TO  change your last name in US/  its not even required for naturalization process
If u decide to do during naturalization , u can
 
and u are free to travel on green  card till u surrender it at oath ceremony
 
i would make sure the biometrics is done or they say USCIS will reuse the ones on file , then travel as needed till interview is scheduled

Regardless of your plan, you can only stay for the duration CBP allows.  If an officer sees a return ticket for 2 weeks out, they could authorize your stay for only two weeks.  Also what do you do if CBP sends you to secondary and they want to review your social media posts?  You are not required to offer any information to CBP other than to answer their questions truthfully (purpose of visit along with who you plan to visit are fairly common questions), and you seem to have a plan on an open social media website planning to attempt a deception.  As I mentioned before, not a good plan.

This is such a bad idea.  CBP are very well trained at detecting things like this. 
What if they call your employer to verify your employment?
What if they see you have a 2 week trip booked and they limit your trip to 2 weeks?  Then you must return home with no job?
 
No one on here is going to condone or support your plan.  I suggest you plan a trip for 2 weeks, return to your home county, continue to work until you move to the U.S. on your K-1 visa.

Good luck

I wouldn't do it either
 
but by Plane u can as it is not considered an international flight unless it lands in another country
 
but by cruise ship ,  NO , as that travels thru international waters even if the only stiop(s) are St Thomas and/ or Puerto Rico

Just double check with him on the reasons why he found living in the US so challenging. 
If it was about his partner not being present enough because of work, not being able to navigate the city/town he lived in because of DL issues, being stuck at home with no money. Then spousal is the way to go because he will encounter the same issues with you.
But, honestly speaking- I would go the K1 route because getting married in SA is a pain. I would try to get in at least one more visit though because quicker doesn’t mean “quick” and it could still be a year and some change before he is able to move to the US. 
 
Don’t compare his first process with his second process. it was 8 years ago… If you’re banking on things being as quick as it was.. temper your expectations. Prepare for the worst… 
And follow SA k1 visa timelines here. 

Eight years ago was prior to 2020 pandemic /  things are very different now
even the list of drs that do medicals has changed in this timeframe 
 
you don't have to live a year with him to prove bona fida marriage /
for USCIS
requirements are to have met in last 2 years
to have a valid marriage certificate 
and to consummate the marriage residency
for NVC
requirements
 US income to meet 125% of poverty level income
and file US taxes
and have a US residency
 
living a year in foreign country with new spouse is not a requirement and most can only spend a few weeks of vacation time with new spouse

Eight years ago was prior to 2020 pandemic /  things are very different now
even the list of drs that do medicals has changed in this timeframe 
 
you don't have to live a year with him to prove bona fida marriage /
for USCIS
requirements are to have met in last 2 years
to have a valid marriage certificate 
and to consummate the marriage residency
for NVC
requirements
 US income to meet 125% of poverty level income
and file US taxes
and have a US residency
 
living a year in foreign country with new spouse is not a requirement and most can only spend a few weeks of vacation time with new spouse

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-912instr.pdf
 
 
 
You,  the USC,  are not the applicant of the I 485
your new spouse is
 
The principal applicant is usually the individual named as the beneficiary of an immigrant petition or who is otherwise qualified to adjust status
 
Is your spouse already getting "means tested benefits"?

the action would be that your documents have been fed into the computer system
now,  u just wait till an officer opens the case and starts a real review (6 to 12 months from now)
further updates (if u get any) may also say actively reviewed
this happens when an officer reviews paperwork to ensure all documents are there,  all are signed properly and if anything is missing an RFE is sent (RFE is really nothing to worry about )
when officer gets any document(s) the case is actively reviewed again to download new document as the computer generates the "actively reviewed"  notice

the action would be that your documents have been fed into the computer system
now,  u just wait till an officer opens the case and starts a real review (6 to 12 months from now)
further updates (if u get any) may also say actively reviewed
this happens when an officer reviews paperwork to ensure all documents are there,  all are signed properly and if anything is missing an RFE is sent (RFE is really nothing to worry about )
when officer gets any document(s) the case is actively reviewed again to download new document as the computer generates the "actively reviewed"  notice

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-912instr.pdf
 
 
 
You,  the USC,  are not the applicant of the I 485
your new spouse is
 
The principal applicant is usually the individual named as the beneficiary of an immigrant petition or who is otherwise qualified to adjust status
 
Is your spouse already getting "means tested benefits"?

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-912instr.pdf
 
 
 
You,  the USC,  are not the applicant of the I 485
your new spouse is
 
The principal applicant is usually the individual named as the beneficiary of an immigrant petition or who is otherwise qualified to adjust status
 
Is your spouse already getting "means tested benefits"?

the action would be that your documents have been fed into the computer system
now,  u just wait till an officer opens the case and starts a real review (6 to 12 months from now)
further updates (if u get any) may also say actively reviewed
this happens when an officer reviews paperwork to ensure all documents are there,  all are signed properly and if anything is missing an RFE is sent (RFE is really nothing to worry about )
when officer gets any document(s) the case is actively reviewed again to download new document as the computer generates the "actively reviewed"  notice

I have been a member here for more than 16 years and have seen no end of B applications, must be thousands. When I applied for my my B I was young(er) and naive. Anyway why are they not paying their own way? I have never paid for my relatives to visit nor would it have occurred to any of us that I should do so.

I read the post  and by answered by telling u the wait time should give u an idea of how long u will wait to see schedule for interview which would be in 2026
I doubt tourist visa schedule is even out for the entire year of 2024
 
aome embassies only show the next 2 months to schedule B1/B2
 
but checking the Bogata webpage gives u the instructions
 
https://co.usembassy.gov/visas/important-visa-information/
 
 
Once you make a cash payment, it can take up to 3 business days for it to register in this system, at which time you can schedule a Consular Section appointment. You may use the cash payment slip for only one transaction.

The question has been answered - your relatives schedule them as and when they can find slots, they may be days or even weeks apart. Or they may get lucky and get two together, nobody will know until they try and schedule their appointments. 
 
Please remember that English is not everybody's first language here. Even if somebody may have misunderstood the nuance of your question, they are simply trying to help you. 
 
 

you asked the following and i answered it
 
does anyone know
does anyone know how or if i can schedule their appointments together in Bogota or did i screw myself by filing and paying the fees before finding the answer to my question?

Understand also that after creating the account 
the site may say 
No appointments available at this time
and u will have to check monthly or daily or weekly to find an open  in a little less than 2 years
and just look for a day when there are 2 slots open and choose that day
2 application 
2 separate interviews but can happen on same day if u schedule it that way
 

the action would be that your documents have been fed into the computer system
now,  u just wait till an officer opens the case and starts a real review (6 to 12 months from now)
further updates (if u get any) may also say actively reviewed
this happens when an officer reviews paperwork to ensure all documents are there,  all are signed properly and if anything is missing an RFE is sent (RFE is really nothing to worry about )
when officer gets any document(s) the case is actively reviewed again to download new document as the computer generates the "actively reviewed"  notice

expand out the reply 
it tells u exactly how to schedule the interview from instructions on the bogata webpage
 

Understand also that after creating the account 
the site may say 
No appointments available at this time
and u will have to check monthly or daily or weekly to find an open  in a little less than 2 years
and just look for a day when there are 2 slots open and choose that day
2 application 
2 separate interviews but can happen on same day if u schedule it that way
 

go to the webpage i gave u and make your account
that is where the schedule interviews
and set up the 2 interviews same day even if u have to choose a date further back then u would like
 
follow the bogata instructions 
 

go to the webpage i gave u and make your account
that is where the schedule interviews
and set up the 2 interviews same day even if u have to choose a date further back then u would like
 
follow the bogata instructions 
 

I read the post  and by answered by telling u the wait time should give u an idea of how long u will wait to see schedule for interview which would be in 2026
I doubt tourist visa schedule is even out for the entire year of 2024
 
aome embassies only show the next 2 months to schedule B1/B2
 
but checking the Bogata webpage gives u the instructions
 
https://co.usembassy.gov/visas/important-visa-information/
 
 
Once you make a cash payment, it can take up to 3 business days for it to register in this system, at which time you can schedule a Consular Section appointment. You may use the cash payment slip for only one transaction.

you asked the following and i answered it
 
does anyone know
does anyone know how or if i can schedule their appointments together in Bogota or did i screw myself by filing and paying the fees before finding the answer to my question?