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We just got our cards in the mail! Thanks @Sm1smom and everyone for your help!! :)

I do have a question about the name on my green card. My last name is consistent across all my documents including my new green card. However, my first name is different.

Here are the various documents and their names using some dummy names:
Birth certificate (another country): Sam Yuri Lastname
Passport (Canada): Sam Yuri Mike Lastname
I-485 application: Sam Yuri Mike Lastname
Green card: Sam Y Lastname (front), Sam Yuri Lastname (back)
All other documents (SSN, US driver's license, school diplomas): Sam Yuri Mike Lastname

The first name "Mike" was added by my parents when we became Canadian citizens. But it seems the IO changed my I-485 name to my birth certificate name after the interview. In fact, it was the first question he asked me - "where did this 'Mike' name come from?" The USCIS portal also showed that he changed the name right after the interview.

My questions are:
1. Am I okay to enter the US with this discrepancy between my green card name and my Canadian passport?
2. Will this cause issues with other government agencies in the future? (e.g., renewing drivers license, updating SSN)
3. Should I change the name on the green card back to my I-485 and passport name?

Sorry for this long question!
 
Sm1smom said:
HA! One of my DV2021 over-analyzer has successfully crossed the finish line and is now a LPR. I think I'm gonna pour myself a glass of Champaign in your honor ;) Congratulations and happy birthday to your Dad!

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Hahahaha
 
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msypan said:
We just got our cards in the mail! Thanks @Sm1smom and everyone for your help!! :)

I do have a question about the name on my green card. My last name is consistent across all my documents including my new green card. However, my first name is different.

Here are the various documents and their names using some dummy names:
Birth certificate (another country): Sam Yuri Lastname
Passport (Canada): Sam Yuri Mike Lastname
I-485 application: Sam Yuri Mike Lastname
Green card: Sam Y Lastname (front), Sam Yuri Lastname (back)
All other documents (SSN, US driver's license, school diplomas): Sam Yuri Mike Lastname

The first name "Mike" was added by my parents when we became Canadian citizens. But it seems the IO changed my I-485 name to my birth certificate name after the interview. In fact, it was the first question he asked me - "where did this 'Mike' name come from?" The USCIS portal also showed that he changed the name right after the interview.

My questions are:
1. Am I okay to enter the US with this discrepancy between my green card name and my Canadian passport?
2. Will this cause issues with other government agencies in the future? (e.g., renewing drivers license, updating SSN)
3. Should I change the name on the green card back to my I-485 and passport name?

Sorry for this long question!
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“Mike” based on the way you’ve listed it above has been omitted as a “Middle Name” and not a “First Name” though (your post says ‘First Name’).
1. There will be no problem with using the GC as is in conjunction with your Canadian passport.
2. You may experience some additional delays - the DMV and SSN administrative office are notoriously slow with issuing new/replacement documents, it may take a while for name verification with USCIS to get completed.
3. You can give that a shot.
 
Sm1smom said:
HA! One of my DV2021 over-analyzer has successfully crossed the finish line and is now a LPR. I think I'm gonna pour myself a glass of Champaign in your honor ;) Congratulations and happy birthday to your Dad!

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Hahaha, I was indeed an over-analyzer but everything turned out well thanks to you and everyone who contributed to this thread. You are finally rid of me! My Dad was very happy to hear the good news on his birthday. Thank you for everything Mom! Enjoy that big glass of champagne :)
 
Abdulmalik said:
They asked for evidence for maintain of status during our stay in US and write statements explain that
I-94 for arrival only
Good luck with your interview.
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If you are asked to provide the evidence for having a valid status during your past stays (each I-94 visits), what exactly should we prepare? Current I-94 only show the current status but we have been on multiple status for the past 5 years (J-1, B-1and E2). Travel history does not show the status either. Maybe present each visa that shows obtained date?
 
SusieQQQ said:
Thanks for detailed feedback. Seems the IO was very thorough in reviewing your status at all times.
Question - you said “He also asked me why I entered the US on my last trip“ - was this last entry after selection and/or after you had indicated intention to AOS?
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Hi! I would like to follow up on this and ask a question as we are having an interview next week.
What if our last entry is AFTER the submission of DS260? We submitted our DS260 in June, 2020. Our last entry was September 2020. (Had no issues entering at all on our current visa)

It is true that when we obtained our current visa, we weren't elected for the dv lottery, but would love to see how we should answer this question if we are asked.

Thank you!
 
ishmog said:
I don't know if I would even get this far without all the help on this forum. Special thanks to Mom and Suzie for your valuable and accurate information when I had a question about the AOS process. Shoutout to Blade and Raphael for contributing towards this thread by answering all the nitty gritty questions we all had thus reducing the workload for mom. If anyone has any questions about my personal experience with AOS, I would be glad to answer them. I hope everyone gets the good news by the end of this FY.
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Congrats on the new card!!!
 
Hello good people,
Is it too late to submit AoS package? I just called a civil surgeon and they said they said I can do a walk in tomorrow. Will by receipt be ready on time? Kindly help this dude.
 
Ybuster said:
If you are asked to provide the evidence for having a valid status during your past stays (each I-94 visits), what exactly should we prepare? Current I-94 only show the current status but we have been on multiple status for the past 5 years (J-1, B-1and E2). Travel history does not show the status either. Maybe present each visa that shows obtained date?
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I was on E2 status for years. I was on my 3rd E2 and my 30th trip to the US in total. All I had was my passport stamps and my CBP travel history that I downloaded, and my current I-94 (I did have my old expired passport which had one of the visas and lots of stamps) . I got approved.

They didn't ask about previous trips. I don't know what else people would realistically have. The stamps show that you were admitted under that status, and the departure record shows that you left. There's often no proof with the stamp of how long your authorized stay was, but it's usually standardized (2 years for E2 for example).
 
Dotin said:
Hello good people,
Is it too late to submit AoS package? I just called a civil surgeon and they said they said I can do a walk in tomorrow. Will by receipt be ready on time? Kindly help this dude.
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Is it too late to submit the AOS package? No. Is it too late to submit the AOS package AND successfully complete the process on or before the end of the FY? Most likely yes.
 
Ybuster said:
If you are asked to provide the evidence for having a valid status during your past stays (each I-94 visits), what exactly should we prepare? Current I-94 only show the current status but we have been on multiple status for the past 5 years (J-1, B-1and E2). Travel history does not show the status either. Maybe present each visa that shows obtained date?
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If you’re in F1 or J1 status for instance, be prepared to demonstrate you are or were in school as required (you may need things like proof of class/course registration, transcripts, payment receipts, etc). For work visa, be prepared to demonstrate you were/are working for the sponsoring company. Think of things like that.
 
Diamond_Water said:
Hi mom,
I finally found my lost EAD card.
Is there a way I can send a copy to my IO?
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Ybuster said:
If you are asked to provide the evidence for having a valid status during your past stays (each I-94 visits), what exactly should we prepare? Current I-94 only show the current status but we have been on multiple status for the past 5 years (J-1, B-1and E2). Travel history does not show the status either. Maybe present each visa that shows obtained date?
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They want RFE from the last day you enter the US , improved that you maintain your status I-20 and transcripts
 

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coffeemonster said:
I was on E2 status for years. I was on my 3rd E2 and my 30th trip to the US in total. All I had was my passport stamps and my CBP travel history that I downloaded, and my current I-94 (I did have my old expired passport which had one of the visas and lots of stamps) . I got approved.

They didn't ask about previous trips. I don't know what else people would realistically have. The stamps show that you were admitted under that status, and the departure record shows that you left. There's often no proof with the stamp of how long your authorized stay was, but it's usually standardized (2 years for E2 for example).
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You can download travel history from the CBP website?
 
FO- Louisville, KY
Interview date was August 12

Update- After three weeks the online case status was changed to ‘New card has been produced’.

Thank you so much mom, Susie and all the members. And we wish all of you the success.

And herewith I am attaching the AOS package photos for our future DV winners for the reference.1630715915900.png
 
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