Alice <3
Nov 6, 2024
Changing Names
My wife and I applied with her unmarried name for green card. When we got SSN and work permit, we changed everything over to her married name. We re-applied for work permit to change her name and everything. However, they just sent her travel permit with her unmarried name. Will they try to send green card with unmarried name as well?
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Kingsley BNov 6, 2024
@Alice <3 My lawyer advised me not to change my name until everything is done. I think they will send it with her unmarrried name unless you are able to notify them and they actually change it properly in the system. I am very sorry this happened to you.
Alice <3Nov 7, 2024
@Kingsley B i didn't know you could file with the married name you wanted ... I thought we couldn't change until she had an SSN :(
Alice <3Nov 7, 2024
@Kingsley B we have her EAD card with her married name but her uscis profile still has maiden name
Kingsley BNov 7, 2024
@Alice <3 Hi, yes you could have filed with the legal name change. But it would have needed to be done prior to filing and then you would have told them on the 485 I believe that she had a maiden name. I would contact USCIS and let them know. I really hope they change it for you properly and do not give you a hard time or make errors. There is so much with them and my filing that I wish I had known.
Alice <3Nov 7, 2024
@Kingsley B I have never had to contact them about something like this before. do you think I should talk to a live agent?
Lite WeightNov 7, 2024
yes the GC will come in the unmarried name! that's a problem bro 😕 talk to a immigration lawyer or USCIS
Kingsley BNov 7, 2024
@Alice <3 I would either chat with a live agent or call. I called last week and the lady was very nice and helpful. I have found the live agents to not be very helpful. If you call, say infopass and you will get a real person. I cannot recall the moment you say infopass. You will need your receipt notice number. Please let me know if you are able to change it. 800-375-5283 (the number I called).
Alice <3Nov 7, 2024
@Lite Weight I would've never paid for name change for ead if I knew... I wouldve just waited 🥲
Alice <3Nov 7, 2024
@Kingsley B thanks kingsley I'll try

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