Petition Spouse as Permanent Resident or as USCitizen

[bijin1972]

Hi,

I just got married 5 months ago in the Philippines. I am a permanent resident and I am currently back here in US.
I am wondering which option is the best or fastest way for me to get my husband to come here as immmigrant.
I would be eligible for citizenship on November 2009.
Should I wait to become citizen then apply for petition for my husband, or should I apply now as permanent resident petitioning for immediate relative (I-130)? They say I could apply now then just upgrade my petition the moment I become citizen, but will this procedure cause some delays on the processing? Any advice you could give me is much appreciated. Thank you.

[PraetorianXI]

Applying for I-130 when you become a citizen VS applying as a resident and then upgrading is about the same.

Some people say it is best as a resident and that way there is an I-130 in process, but the truth is that it will not be approved for a year or so, and then it will take 5-6 years before he can get a visa.

I would rather file for him when you are a citizen, that way things will go in only 1 process and avoid any delays (but if the I-130 fee raises by then, you will have to pay that new fee).

it is up to you, but I would rather file when you become a citizen.

[bijin1972]

Petition for Spouse as Permanent Resident or US Citizen

Thank you so much for your advice. You are such a big help.

I have another question though.
I am currently still using my maiden name. I figured, it would be less tideous and cost-efficient if I just file a petition for my spouse (as permanent resident) using my maiden name and avoid going through all the hassle of changing information for green card, SS , DMV,Passport, etc.
If during my application for Citizenship, I opted to change my name then using my married name, will this in any way affect the petition I submitted previously (the one where I petitioned for my husband as permanent resident using my maiden name)?
I would like to cover all areas in question before I make my move.
I am a little paranoid because I am fully aware that even small errors could cause so much delay in the processing.
Again, thank you so much for your help.

[PraetorianXI]

You can change your name, but at the time of the interview (for your spouse's visa or GC) update the information showing the proper documentation recording the name change.

[cire13]

hi,
my wife and i have gotten married in the Philippines,and have been married for 2 years,i just want to know how to go about getting her to guam. and what papers and forms do i need to prepare for any fileing needed, your help is greatly appreciated.

cire13