marabou

Hi,

We have an interview coming up for AOS. Do I need a certified copy of my birth certificate or will a copy of it will do?

Thanks!

yes it is confusing... my wife sent a copy... all was good

Thanks! Will send the copy!

FROM I-485 Instructions

15. Evidence of Eligibility

B. Based on admission as the K-1 Fiance(e) of a U.S. Citizen and subsequent marriage to that citizen.

Attach a copy of the fiance(e) petition approval notice, a copy of your marriage certificate, and your Form I-94.

Little confused whether or not I should include the copy or the actual form.

Thanks!

Hey VJ'ers

Was wondering your thoughts regarding last name acceptance from native alphabet to American visa standards. My fiance's last name is spelled the following way in his country of origin

Wallenäs

but on his visa

Wallenaes

The ä = ae I guess in the English language.

He has had a bank account and driver's license all with his name being spelled Wallenas without the dots during his time as an exchange student. Not with an AE. Also his records with the school I believe are also spelled it Wallenas. I have also filled out the forms (K1) as such, but including the Wallenaes version under the section "other names."

On to my question. How should we go about this name situation? I would prefer not having it written as Wallenaes, but as he has done before in the states as Wallenas (saves a lot of confusion). Also it helps on his other forms of ids like his passport and what not that look more similiar to that. Also noting that I will be taking his name.

How should we move forward? So confused.

Out of curiosity I checked the job posting for adjudication officers for the USCIS California Service center. All applicants must complete an exam to even be considered and the time it takes to score this multiple choice exam is 6-8weeks from the date of testing. And that doesn't even take into account the background checks, interviews, or training of the officers. So I think in order to hire the proper people and train them to do the job it takes quite a while. Which is sad, but a reality. I wish the process could be expedited to speed it up for everyone, but alas it is hiring is slow as well.