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  1. OldUser
    Every time you post a new reply in same thread, users will see this thread on top as it contains new messages. Yes, creating multiple threads for related questions is discouraged by moderators. You were asked already to stick to one thread:
  2. OldUser
    Yes, please stop creating new threads related to the same form I-130A.
  3. OldUser
    Unless somebody is really sloppy and makes obvious mistakes despite VJ guides and advices given here. In this case, IMO, lawyer is worth it
  4. OldUser
    Oh man, countries with such rules make it really difficult for an immigrant! I'd never change my name in USA if my country of origin would have made it difficult or impossible to do it.
  5. OldUser
    MyProgress can be safely ignored. It showed 3 weeks until decision on day of my oath. I don't know what decision it referred to. It's a buggy software that goes down all the time (disappears) and comes back with random numbers.
  6. OldUser
    I'm really sorry for your loss @Diamond-hearts. Keep us posted!
  7. OldUser
    Read it again, even I can see it from limited info you posted. Please hire a lawyer if this is difficult or confusing. You don't want to make mistakes / delay it further.
  8. OldUser
    No you're not correct on this. Are you sure you don't need legal help?
  9. OldUser
    That lady told you a lie. Was she a notario? Don't ever pay notarios, they harm more than they help. Changing name does not make things easier by definition. The easiest is keeping the same name, always. Next time, please research the process yourself (you can ask VJ for help) or pay a real lawyer. Paying notarios, paralegal online services is a bad idea. They don't care about your case and they lack education in the subject.
  10. OldUser
    G-28 is to be completed by a lawyer. Do you have a lawyer @Sunny3?
  11. OldUser
    Agreed. No need to list temporary stays on vacations etc. Only places where you lived. Of course, if you didn't have lease / owned property and lived in AirBnbs, that's different. Then you list those because that was your only residence
  12. OldUser
    I don't think it's comparable. I'd say large percentage of Slavic people include their patronymic as middle name, while other significant other portion of them don't. The ones who don't include, argue middle name and patronymic are different and often not included in English documents like international passport. Historically USCIS doesn't have issue with either or these approaches. But I think middle name is middle name in English speaking countries and may require actual name change docs other than marriage cert.
  13. OldUser
    Was her middle name / patronymic name changed as part of taking married name? If not, we're comparing apples to oranges. The key issue in OP's case seems to be trying to modify middle name.
  14. OldUser
    Show your wife this thread
  15. OldUser
    We can only dream...
  16. OldUser
    The question is, whether USCIS will be able to use to new name without proof of legal name change. I know you can definitely do it during naturalization, but now sure about prior to that. Simple name change (e.g. taking spouse's last name) is one thing, but shifting middle name is a lot more complex.
  17. OldUser
    IMHO officer set a trap for OP. Once they start adjusting, they may be hit with misrep. My advice to OP: do the normal CR-1 from overseas and safe yourself from headache. Even without misrep... The least you want is: AOS filed >> AOS takes forever >> Relationship getting worse due to OPs inability to work and help financially >> Arguments >> Separation >> Desparate groundless VAWA claim >> Issues with USCIS
  18. OldUser
    Yeah, I think the tricky part was moving your middle name. Typically, after marriage people only alter their last name. You would have 0 issue with this: First name: Sarah Middle name: Jane Last Name: Doe Smith One option is to actually stick to this name format, update all your docs in Canada to this format and then update I-130 and use it in DS-260 with this format. From what I understand, your marriage certificate doesn't say your new name, just maiden, right? E.g. it doesn't prescribe how you update your name and the only papework you used this new name is I-130?
  19. OldUser
    You mean FOIA? I would have done it after approval or before filing. From what I understand, when you request FOIA, processing of your case temporarily pauses to gather all information.
  20. OldUser
    I don't think 90 day early filing provision applies to marital union or requirement of US citizen being a citizen for 3 years. The way I understand, 90 day only applies to anniversary of being LPR. 5 year rule would be easier at that point, because it would allow filing 90 days early without risk of being dinged for other requirements
  21. OldUser
    And based on that, it looks like it's just easier for you to apply in 2028 under 5 year rule, than rely on your husband being a citizen for 3 years in 2028.
  22. OldUser
    - Citizen must be a citizen for 3 years - You should live with citizen for 3 years as a married couple - You have to have GC for 3 years
  23. OldUser
    Agreed, crucial if LPR is sponsoring, but also important and very desirable if US citizen is sponsoring. Nowadays, being out of status is a risky move.
  24. OldUser
    Depends on office. My spouse wasn't allowed in. The saddest part, there was a disconnect between USCIS employees, when one official said relatives were allowed, and other said not allowed. Some folks called their families and friends, who got to USCIS building and were denied entry
  25. OldUser
    I don't know, you're supposed to answer questions truthfully on forms. Also, should have checked AOS forms before submitting, but now it's water under bridge. Most likely, not an issue, but I'm not a lawyer and this is not a legal advice
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