njrichardson

We had our appointment for my non U.S. Citizen husband to get his biometrics done today. We run into the issue that he took my (U.S citizen) last name . Now, we know it is customary for the wife to take the husbands name in the United States. But we've run into this issue many times before when trying to get a bank account. It just mind boggles people when the husband takes on the wife's name, so it seems. In which nothing should be different as far as what each has to go thru with this process. But we are treated different.

The issue is that when we got to the appointment, he had to fill out a paper with his name, alien number, receipt number, etc. He initially put his married name (my last name) in his "current name" blank (which was the same last name on the biometrics appointment letter that he received from the USCIS) and his other birth last name when it asked for "other names used" blank. After my husband finishes the form, the cranky old man who was the guard/admin, asks for his passport and the letter. After he sees that the name on his passport is different from the name on the letter, he sighed and said that he would have to ask another lady about it, making it seem like it would be an issue. The lady calls us into the office saying that we will need proof that his married last name is originated from me (U.S. citizen) since the names on either items didn't match. She said we would need the marriage certificate, or drivers license, state I.D...in which I don't suppose she is too familiar with the process, because I don't know if it is different anywhere else, but in Texas, you cannot get a drivers license or state I.D without the EAD card. After we explain that to her she said that we would have to come back another day with the marriage certificate and then told us it was customary that the wife takes on the husbands name (we were both thinking "really? no sh*t" -- sorry but this is just really frustrating after having to drive over 100 miles for nothing).

We were told that we could come back within 30 days and walk in to finish the appointment. Though we plan to go back tomorrow, has anyone else's husband taken on the wife's name? Or what other proof besides the state I.D/drivers license, and marriage certificate can we do/use to show that he took on my last name (they didn't even ask for his social security card with his new married name on it...we are finding not even that is enough anymore). Can anyone who maybe have had a similar situation shed light on what we are looking at for the future with the difference of him having my last name?

Thank you in advance.

If this is in fact the information they need (medical records/DS-3025)...we wont have to fill out the I-693, right?

Thanks Vanessa & Tony. And hey Wooden Tulips!!!

I read the links that Vanessa & Tony posted from past posts about this envelope. I hate the fact that it cannot be opened because we cannot get copies of whats inside if they misplace it. I think based on what I read, that we will be including this in the package, by the I-485.

From searching the forum for this answer it seems that since my non-US citizen husband completed his medical exam before his interview when he was still abroad, that we do not need to fill out and turn in the I-693. I have also searched for the DS-3025 in which I am unsure if we received. My husband did however receive a white envelope from the doctor when he had his medical exam abroad that has a stamp on it that says "DO NOT OPEN" as well as 2 printed stickers (one of front and one on back) that state "K1 - applicant copies of medical forms. Retain this sealed envelope for your I-485 application with the USCIS Office. DO NOT OPEN". I assume this includes things about his vaccinations and exam to be used as 'proof' of his records. So the 2 questions I have are:

Has anyone else recieved anything like this?

Would this contain the DS-3025?

TIA

Thank you all for your responses.

@JonnaV, neither me (US citizen) or my husband (non-US citizen) is in the military or disabled.

I do know that if I only considered myself that the system considers me not eligible to receive food stamp assistance, according to them. So it would probably be best if we just hold off on this. It would help a lot to be able to receive the assistance, but it isn't worth it if it will do damage. I don't want anything to hurt the AOS process when we begin to apply. And plus, like the majority was saying here is that I cannot consider my husband (non-US citizen) when applying for them.

I agree. During our K-1 process I used my mom's home address, but I was staying there at the time. However after the K-1 was completed we will use the new address on the other forms for AOS. So just put his mothers address and it should be fine. And like you said, at least someone will be home to get the mail and give it to your fiance.

I (US citizen) would be applying for the food stamp assistance. I did not need a co-sponsor at the time of filing the K-1. However, on the local food benefits website, they have a calculator in which you can enter your information (monthly earnings, number of people in household, etc) and determine unofficially if you would be able to receive benefits before applying. I did apply, and I do have a interview on Friday. I am just wondering if this will effect the process when we file AOS. It asked how many people living in residence and for their SS #'s, and since my non-US citizen husband has received his SS card I put his SS#. So now I'm wondering if it would just be wise to skip this all and forget it for the time being.

My spouse arrived in the U.S. in August 2010. We have yet to apply for AOS because we do not have the funds at the time.

We were thinking on applying for food stamps. Would this be a bad idea? What would happen if we are approved and the we begin the AOS process, would it hurt it?

Thanks in advance.

They will tell you then and there after they ask you all the questions and deal with your paperwork whether you are approved or not. They will then tell you that your passport will be mailed to you (if you passed), or either tell you that further information will be needed.

My fiance bought the round trip ticket for the same reason of price. Though we haven't reached the AOS yet, I don't feel it will be any issue. Hopefully if there is question we can just explain why we bought a round trip.

I had saved photos on my computer. I arranged the pictures in PowerPoint with the date and place underneath as a caption and printed them on photo paper. It looked nice and was really easy to do. I did 4 pictures all the same size to a page. Worked out fine.

My fiance received his visa in the mail and over the last two months has been wrapping up things in the Netherlands. He is now ready to leave and has booked a flight for this coming Sunday. Is there anything else he will need to travel to the US besides his passport with his visa inside? Any other forms he will need to fill out or anything?

Thank you!

Browsing over from the K1 forums. I hope you all get good news soon.

My good news is my fiance got approved today for the visa

My fiance had his interview today (was APPROVED!!) and we had used my parents address for all the previous forms because that is where I was living. The first week in May I moved from there, but wanted to wait until the interview was done to change address.

Does anyone know how we can go about this?

Thanks in advance.

Hello all,

I was wondering if the medical could be scheduled before the packet 4 was given confirming your appointment date. My fiance has done sent back his pkt 3 yesterday...so not knowing when we'll receive pkt 4...is this possible?

Also what would he need to take to the medical? I have read here it is a 2 day process. Part one and part two for a medical. What did some of you guys do?

Thanks!

Thank you all for your replies. It seems that the link that my fiance pasted to me was a bit off and it sent me to the Immigrant visa page requirements instead of the K1 visa requirements for pkg 3. It is in fact the I-134 we are to use. Thank you again for all your time and clarification.

Thank you all for the responses. I am still wondering the original question, in which about question 1 in part 1. It may be good to know this anyhow for the future.

Thank you all.

Hi,

Fiance(e) I-129F petitioners fill out the I-134, not the I-864.

You won't fill out the I-864 until you apply for adjustment of status for the beneficiary.

Thank you for responding. At what point do they let me know I need to fill out the I-134? Do they sent me something in the mail? He has received his packet 3 with links to things he'll need.

Maybe I am way over thinking this...but none of the options on part 1, question 1 of the I-864 seem to be fit for me. I am the petitioner, but i have not filled a I-130. Me and my fiance are going the I-129F route and we are at the step where they sent him a piece of paper with links online with checklists (package #3). One of the things they asked for was this, to have the petitioner (me, US citizen) fill it out. Here are the options they give:

• Check box "a" if you are the petitioner who is filing or who has already filed Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative;Form I-600, Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative; or Form I-600A, Application for Advance Processing of Orphan Petition. If you are the petitioner, you must sponsor each intending immigrant.
  I am the petitioner, we are using the I-129F Finance visa.
  

• Check box "b" if you are filing or have filed Form I-140,Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker, for your husband, wife,father, mother, child, adult son or daughter, brother, or sister.
  This doesnt apply to us either. We arent married, nor have we filed a I-140.
  

• Check box "c" if you have an ownership interest of at least five percent in a business, corporation or other entity that filedor is filing a Form I-140 for your husband, wife, father,mother, child, adult son or daughter, brother, or sister.
  This does not apply to us.
  

• Check box "d" if you are the only joint sponsor or box "e" if you are either of two joint sponsors. A joint sponsor must be a person, and may not be a corporation, organization, or other entity. A joint sponsor does not have to be related to the intending immigrant. Indicate whether you are the only joint sponsor or one of two joint sponsors. Check with the petitioning sponsor or the intending immigrant if you are not certain.
  I am the ONLY sponsor. We arent using joint, or co-sponsors. This doesnt apply to us either.
  

• Check box "f" if you are the substitute sponsor. A substitute sponsor is a sponsor who is completing a Form I-864 on behalf of an intending immigrant whose original Form I-130petitioner has died after the Form I-130 was approved, but before the intending immigrant obtained permanent residence. The substitute sponsor must be related to the intending immigrant in one of the following ways: spouse,parent, mother-in-law, father-in-law, sibling, child (at least 18years of age), son, daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law,brother-in-law, sister-in-law, grandparent, grandchild or legal guardian. The substitute sponsor must also be a U.S. citizenor lawful permanent resident. If you are a substitute sponsor,you must sponsor each intending immigrant.
  I am the ONLY sponsor. We dont have a substitute. This doesnt apply to us either.
  

...this is only question one...this form ought to be real fun....

Thank you for your help!

My fiance received his packet 3 letter, instructing him to go to a link for a check list of things he'll need. Among one of these things was:

3. Have your petitioner prepare an Affidavit of Support, form I-864. Most applications require the standard I-864. Download form I-864. Some cases require an extra or different version of the I-864, e.g. I-864W or I-864A. These can be found at the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services website (www.uscis.gov). Joint sponsors use the exact same form I-864 as petitioner. A poverty guide line form I-864P, will help you determine what minimun income you need for your household size. Note that deponents of an I-864 form must attach U.S. Tax Returns. U.S. citizens are obligated to file U.S. income tax regardless of where they earned their income. For information on (late) filing U.S. income tax, see our Tax pages.

...in the instructions it says under "Who Completes This Form"..that sponsors are to complete it...I do not have a co-sponsor, nor do we need one. Why am I having to fill this out?

His consulate is in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Thank you for the response! Much appreciated!

Upon reading the forums it seems that many talks of the packet/package 3 being something they receive in the mail. This is the point where me and my fiance are. He did receive a letter in the mail from his Consulate which told him to go to a website that had Instructions for Amsterdam Immigrant Visa Applicants, and a link to a check list.

My question is, is packet 3 some large paperwork they send you in the mail? Or is packet 3 referred to the packet that he will gather the information for to send in.

Thank you!