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samantha_lou
Oct 29 2006, 10:53 PM
I'm trying to arrange for a trip back to the UK early next year, for my 27th birthday! Yay! biggrin.gif If I make it, then it will be the first time I've been home in two years - but whos counting, I love Seattle! tongue.gif Hopefully it will all work out!

My question is, passport is in maiden name (and doesn't expire for years!), greencard is in married name. I assume that I would book tickets in maiden name, to match the passport and stop the airline throwing a tantrum. Do I need to travel internationally with a copy of my marriage certificate for when I come back to the US? Otherwise my passport and greencard will have different names, and no paperwork to show why. blush.gif

Just thought I would ask what those of you who have already travelled back home have done in this situation. Thanks! biggrin.gif

Kez/JWolf
Oct 29 2006, 11:00 PM
Just carry a copy of your Marriage certificate to show the link in the names and you should be fine.... other option is to have your passport amended to show your married name... it can be done at the UK embassy in Washington..

http://www.britainusa.com/sections/index_n...i=10080&d=1

Hope you have a wonderful trip back home... we went on our first trip home in almost 2 years just last month for my birthday... it was wonderful..

Kezzie
samantha_lou
Oct 31 2006, 04:34 PM
I'm coming home! I've booked my flights and I'm home for a couple weeks at the end of February 2007! I am very excited, its been a couple years. It'll be my Mum's 60th birthday during my visit, so we're planning a huge party!
Widge
Nov 1 2006, 12:41 AM
Know exactly how excited you must be feeling, I've been here since Sept 2004 and not made it back yet (hope to rectify that in April 2007) my mums 88 Friday so its yet another birthday I've missed. I too will be travelling on maiden name passport with marriage certificate.

Have a wonderful trip good.gif
Candace
Nov 1 2006, 01:34 AM
QUOTE(samantha_lou @ Oct 31 2006, 04:34 PM) *

I'm coming home! I've booked my flights and I'm home for a couple weeks at the end of February 2007! I am very excited, its been a couple years. It'll be my Mum's 60th birthday during my visit, so we're planning a huge party!


Awesome Sam!! Also, your Mum looks really well for almost 60!!! I am sure Mum and Becky would love to see you too while you're over there.

Candace x
samantha_lou
Nov 1 2006, 11:28 PM
QUOTE(Candace @ Nov 1 2006, 01:34 AM) *

QUOTE(samantha_lou @ Oct 31 2006, 04:34 PM) *

I'm coming home! I've booked my flights and I'm home for a couple weeks at the end of February 2007! I am very excited, its been a couple years. It'll be my Mum's 60th birthday during my visit, so we're planning a huge party!


Awesome Sam!! Also, your Mum looks really well for almost 60!!! I am sure Mum and Becky would love to see you too while you're over there.

Candace x


We're planning on having a huge party the first weekend in March, I'll make sure that your Mum & Becks get their invites, it would be a lot of fun to see them! I am really looking forward to going home biggrin.gif
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