Need proof of name change for I-129F package?

[fordguy61mi 76]

I want to start my application for the K1 visa but I have a question. My foreign fiance changed her first name from what is on her birth certificate when she was young. The I-129F instructions read:

Proof of Legal Name Change if either the US Citizen and/or foreign fiance is using a name other than that shown on the relevant documents. You must give USCIS copies of the legal documents that made the change, such as a marriage certificate, adoption decree or court order.

She doesn't use that name for anything. She uses the name she has now that is what is on her passport. The only place that other name appears is on her birth certificate.

She does have to fill out the G-325a which asks for "All other names used (include names by previous marriage)." So does she have to put the name from her birth certificate there and then provide proof of the name change if she never has used that name for anything? It's kind of confusing.

Thanks for any info you can give me.

Edited December 11, 2016 by fordguy61mi

[Suss&Camm 2,213]

I want to start my application for the K1 visa but I have a question. My foreign fiance changed her first name from what is on her birth certificate when she was young. The I-129F instructions read:

Proof of Legal Name Change if either the US Citizen and/or foreign fiance is using a name other than that shown on the relevant documents. You must give USCIS copies of the legal documents that made the change, such as a marriage certificate, adoption decree or court order.

She doesn't use that name for anything. She uses the name she has now that is what is on her passport. The only place that other name appears is on her birth certificate.

She does have to fill out the G-325a which asks for "All other names used (include names by previous marriage)." So does she have to put the name from her birth certificate there and then provide proof of the name change if she never has used that name for anything? It's kind of confusing.

Thanks for any info you can give me.

Yes she needs the document that legalized the name change in her country, and to enter it on the form. If ANY documents don't match by name that is needed, and her bc is different from what you say.

[KayDeeCee 4,891]

The foreign fiance(e) does not need to include their birth certificate or any other ID documentation with the I-129F petition, so I do not think it is necessary to include the court ordered name change document. However, they should take it with them to their interview, since they must provide their birth certificate at that time.

[fordguy61mi 76]

I thought that too but when she puts her original name on the G-325a I'm afraid that will trigger the need for proof of name change.

[KayDeeCee 4,891]

The G-325A requires no supporting documents, since it is just a supplement form required by other petitions/applications. You should just list it as other names used, and there should be no need to document it.

If you are worried about not including it, then just add in a copy of it. It won't hurt anything to do so.

[fordguy61mi 76]

Yes, I'm worried about an RFE. Like you said, it won't hurt and she'll need it for the interview eventually. I told her to get it. It was just a pain because she has to go to her hometown in person to get it. Thanks for the reply.

[Suss&Camm 2,213]

The foreign fiance(e) does not need to include their birth certificate or any other ID documentation with the I-129F petition, so I do not think it is necessary to include the court ordered name change document. However, they should take it with them to their interview, since they must provide their birth certificate at that time.

Oh! You are right. For me the name change was with a divorce decree, I forgot you don't need the bc at original submission. I had to include all, and we don't have birth certificates but target civic registry print-outs. I assumed it was needed since it was the question.

I agree that you don't need it, but I would most likely include it for peace of mind just like OP