I got it ! I got it ! I got it !.....at least half of it !!

[JohnnyCash]

In another forum, someone also told me that (depending on the state I live in), my son doesn't necessarily "need" to be adopted, because he is minor.

Whoever told you this, s/he might have been the dumbest person. I mean if a minor won't be adopted then who will be adopted? The truth is your son can be adopted, no matter what, but adoption must be done according to your state's laws on adoption, which vary from state to state.

 

[JohnnyCash]

Johnny, I was also surprised to file the I-765 for my son too, but that's what somebody from the Catholic Charity (who works with the INS and help people file for status change) who told me to do it.

The people in Catholic Charities and Non-profit Organizations, who try to help immigrants on immigration matters, are not lawyers, nor they keep any information on immigration laws/rules/matter except very little or basic ones. Don't ever rely on their information soley even if they seem helping and caring. If you do, then you will put your life on a compromise situation. Nothing would happen to them, while your immigration life would be ruined. That's why it is very important to do your homework yourself and get the opinion from at least 6-7 attorneys before making a final decision. A lot of attorneys do provide free consultation.

Anyway, this Catholic Charity gave you bad advise.

 

[JohnnyCash]

When I went for my son's and my fingerprints and bio, the officer asked me if I had LEGAL papers proving my son was adopted by my husband. That's why I wonder about the last name "dilemma"...

The reason for the officer to have asked you for a legal paper proving that your son has been adopted by your husband was because you might have put your husband's last name to your son's name in the end. Your husband is not his biological father, rather your husband is a step father. That's why officer wanted to see adoption decree so that your husband's last name could be named to your son's last name. Anyway, don't worry about all this name kinda thing.

 

[Jane Green]

I got it! I got it too!!!

Dear Jane,

Thanks again for replying very fast. You just remind me that I will have to provide documents that my son is going to school and all that kind of proof. It's better of course to have more than wanted and asked. I hope everything will be ok at the interview. You know what ? I am not so worried about the interview itself, but the fact that my son has my husband's last name just on his EAD card bothers me. If you read my first thread above, you would better understand. My husband wants to adopt my son, but we never really thought about that step. And we know it is expensive. Should my son "wear" my husband last name or should I ask the officer to put his green card on MY last name ? I hope I am not confusing you .
Thanks again for your encouragments. I send you lucky vibes for your interview to come soon.

Ema.

Hello, Ema! How are you doing? Your “lucky vibes” worked!
I got my interview appointment letters!!
Just like you – one for me, one for my son, same day, 30 minutes apart.
Interview letters came from my local DO, poorly typed…. but who cares???!! I am so excited!
Interview in two weeks, so little time they gave me to prepare.
I’ll tell you all about it, after it’s over. Take care!
Jane.

 

[ema76]

WOW Jane, I am so happy for you !!!!
Finally you got your letters !!! I wish you well and can't wait until you tell us everything !
Good luck for the preparation, it's really "short notice" .
Congrats !

Ema.

 

[Jane Green]

Thank you, Ema!
Yes, it is a short notice, but since I already had a sort of “training interview” in November, I already prepared. I did my medical in October and it’s still unopened and good, so are the employment letters and Affidavits. All I have to do is to “refresh” my interview pile with new paychecks’ stubs and two last months bills and I’m all set.
Jane