mimi mini
Dec 4, 2021
name change with pending case?
So I could use an opinion. I am married to US citizen but didn’t change my name because I lost my passport and I was told to change my name on a social security card I would need a form of ID especially a passport if you are not a citizen. My marriage certificate has my current name. so here are my questions
1. I just got a passport and would love to change my name to my husband but don’t know where to begin
2. If I get a green should I just wait until 2 years pass and change my name while I am renewing my green card or should I do it now?
3. If I do it now how would that affect my application?
4. once I change my name, would I need to change my name on my passport as well or can I travel with my passport as long as my ticket has the same name in the passport?
I could use any directions or information regarding changing my name.
thank you
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J RDec 4, 2021
I heard you have the option of making the change at you interview and no you wouldn't need to change your passport.
Jenn PDec 4, 2021
I wouldn't advise u to change it during the green card process I would wait until I'm becoming a citizen after 3 years to change it cuz I wouldn't wanna mess with uscis specially now they would look for any little thing to slow down your process
Rocco FortéDec 4, 2021
It’s not advised you change your name till you are done with USCIS
domino 22Dec 4, 2021
wait until naturalization
Orla MDec 4, 2021
I was strictly told by my lawyer not to change my name in visa process. it's a really bad idea and my lawyer is absolutely brilliant
Justine MusserDec 5, 2021
Agree with Orla! I wanted to do the same but my lawyer said it could extend the Green Card process by a few months…
mimi miniDec 5, 2021
thank you so much all for the advise. I will just wait until later on :)
