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Anaar reacted to Edward and Jaycel in AOS related // documentation etc
Ok, so to be specific - If you are wanting to change your name due to the marriage, on the I-485, Part 1 - Question 1 "Your Current Legal Name", put your new, married name here. (As long as the name is some combination of names shown on the marriage certificate) Question 2, "Other Names You Have Used Since Birth" put your maiden name. Then in Question 19, you check yes in all the boxes and fill in your SSN in the spot provided and when approved, USCIS will notify SSA of your name change, and they will issue you a new card in your married name. If you are submitting the I-765 for Employment Authorization, follow the same procedure on that form as well and you will receive your new SSN in your married name somewhat quicker as the I-765 is usually adjudicated faster than the I-485. The SSN you receive after the I-765 will still have the restriction "Valid for Employment Only With DHS Authorization" on it but that's ok because you'll have your Employment Authorization Document. You'll get the unrestricted SSN card after your AOS approval.
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Anaar reacted to Dashinka in AOS related // documentation etc
Yes, this is fairly common with the SSA when it comes to handling AOSing immigrants (my wife had the same issue). You can use your current SSN when filing the I485 since you will show your maiden name as an other name used, and once you get the GC, you can re-visit changing your SSA record.
You will be fine with stuff as is for now, then correct things once the GC is issued in the married name (fill out the I485 package with your married name so the GC will have the married name).
Good Luck!
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Anaar reacted to K1visaHopeful in AOS related // documentation etc
This is the common SSA practice although not in line with the SSA policy manual (but there isn't much you can do).
They follow the practice that your immigration name is what they go by and since your immigration name has not been updated on any current immigration documents, they will not change your name.
Once you receive your first immigration benefit in your new married name, you can go back to SSA and update it. (OR if you were smart you'd have applied for a replacement SSN card in your new name on the actual AOS forms).
As proof of what? What does your SSN card prove? AOS proofs show bona fide marriage. How does your SSN card prove anything to do with your marriage?
You provide a photocopy of your original or photocopy of your certified MC for AOS. That's it. Anything else is a bonus.
Uscis know that you cannot update your name in many places until you receive your first immigration benefit in your new name.
I STRONGLY recommend joining your monthly VJ AOS filing thread so you can learn the basics from your peers who are filing with you. You may also want to join the ones from several months before to get started on your basic research and answers to very common questions.
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Anaar reacted to Melancholic Mage in Question about proof of relationship regarding online games.
Lv 60 Black Mage here, at least way back when I played. Don't get me started on the Duty Finder.
Treat any interactions with USCIS as a potential employer and you a candidate. Think of this as a job interview. I met my spouse online too, not through an MMO but through gaming-related chat in general, but I know governmental bodies will have zero interest in in-game interactions. Real life takes priority, in all things, so make sure you showcase that in your evidence going forward.
It's important to not only make a good first impression, but to maintain it throughout the immigration process. Good luck.
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Anaar got a reaction from apnzz in Question about proof of relationship regarding online games.
Hello fellow Eorzean
Me and my fiance also met through FFXIV! answering your question, we did not include anything game related to our case, accept for mentioning that we met on an online game on the I-129F form. Remember, we are versed in the FFXIV world because we play it, but for people who don't it just doesn't have any importance, plus ingame we use usernames, not our real names which any ''ingame proof of relationship'' wouldn't tie to our real identities .
Include real life proof to your case instead, like dated pics taken together in person, screenshots of your video calls, text messages, dms, call records, plane tickets, receipts of accommodation if any, etc etc.
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Anaar reacted to judgementKazzy in Question about proof of relationship regarding online games.
I know this is a crazy question, but I don't know where to go for an answer anymore LOL
Me and my fiancé play a game called FFXIV in which you make characters to play with, and said characters can get "married" in-game. Obviously it's just a silly cute thing to do, nothing legally binding.
We are putting together our proof of relationship document and pictures of said "wedding" came up, and we thought it'd be a good idea to add them since they have a date from pretty early on in the relationship.
However, I'm scared they'll be used as proof that we're already married, and that the K1 visa would be refused. Am I totally overthinking this? Should I just not include them? lol
Thanks in advance
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Anaar got a reaction from judgementKazzy in Question about proof of relationship regarding online games.
Hello fellow Eorzean
Me and my fiance also met through FFXIV! answering your question, we did not include anything game related to our case, accept for mentioning that we met on an online game on the I-129F form. Remember, we are versed in the FFXIV world because we play it, but for people who don't it just doesn't have any importance, plus ingame we use usernames, not our real names which any ''ingame proof of relationship'' wouldn't tie to our real identities .
Include real life proof to your case instead, like dated pics taken together in person, screenshots of your video calls, text messages, dms, call records, plane tickets, receipts of accommodation if any, etc etc.
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Anaar reacted to snewbery in Confused about steps after marriage
Since my wife just went through this I will post our experience.
1. to move quickly after US entry we applied for a Marriage License in Colorado before going to the Social Security office. The County required her to sign an affidavit stating that she did not have a SSN at the time we applied for the license.
2. We went to the Social Security office with all the required documents (her Argentine passport with K1 Visa and POE stamp, I-94 form and just in case, her I-797 form from the I-129F submission). All was OK and they approved the SSN request using her maiden name.
3. We got married, submitted the completed marriage license and waited for the recorded Marriage Certificate to come back in the mail.
4. We went back to the Social Security office with the Marriage Certificate and requested her name change due to marriage. No problem at all and we got the updated SS card in the mail days later. That was the first official name change document.
5. I completed and submitted the I-485, I-864 and I-131 using her new married name which should result in an AP and green card in her new name.
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Anaar got a reaction from Howy in I-129F: Unknown Info on Estranged Father
Hello,
I'm the beneficiary and my fiancé wrote ''unknown'' in the related fields regarding my estranged father as I only know his name, surname and birthday, but nothing else, not even if he's still alive.
I can't tell you if there was an issue because we filed just about 2 months ago, so still early for any RFE's but hopefully it will be accepted as a suitable answer as it the truth and no other way to answer it.
Fingers crossed 🤞
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Anaar got a reaction from Sut in Life during AOS waiting time
Hi all,
I often heard about the limbo state after one has moved over to the US, got married and have applied for their AOS. I am wondering what are we allowed to do during this period of time. Maybe people who are going through it can shed some light.
Can we do the below whilst waiting for our AOS?
Buy a car Apply for a driving license (Oklahoma in my case) Open a bank account Buy property or land Work Have a medical insurance (not job-related if working isn't possible)