QUESTION REGARDING NAME ON AOS

[unforgettable fire 2]

I have already posted this question on the "AOS Paperwork Topic" but just in case I get a quicker response:

I applied for my AOS on my maiden name. This is because I'm a citizen from Spain (resident from the UK) and women there do not lose their maiden names when married. Nobody does. Therefor I did apply for my AOS on my maiden name since I would never be able to change my last name on my Spanish passport. In the event of me getting my GC in the future and traveling abroad I don't want to have problems by having a name that won't match my passport. Would this be a problem? I assume that since every country has its own bureaucracy this won't instigate any problems right?

The reason of the question is that I have read in this forum other members mentioning the name change as a proof of legitimate marriage, however in my case I won't be able to use my husband's last name for the reasons stated above. Hopefully this won't be a problem.

Edited March 13, 2008 by unforgettablefire

[unforgettable fire 2]

I have already posted this question on the "AOS Paperwork Topic" but just in case I get a quicker response:

I applied for my AOS on my maiden name. This is because I'm a citizen from Spain (resident from the UK) and women there do not lose their maiden names when married. Nobody does. Therefor I did apply for my AOS on my maiden name since I would never be able to change my last name on my Spanish passport. In the event of me getting my GC in the future and traveling abroad I don't want to have problems by having a name that won't match my passport. Would this be a problem? I assume that since every country has its own bureaucracy this won't instigate any problems right?

The reason of the question is that I have read in this forum other members mentioning the name change as a proof of legitimate marriage, however in my case I won't be able to use my husband's last name for the reasons stated above. Hopefully this won't be a problem.

Anyone... Anyone... Bueller???

Anyone knows the answer, any suggestions?

[kim&james 0]

Many women file in their maiden name. You do not have to take your husbands name on marriage and I have yet to read where anyone was not approved because of it.

If you are asked about it at an interview then just answer the same as here. When you are eligible for citizenship you are also able to change your name then if you wish.

[payxibka 10,044]

If one is reliant on the name change as proof of a bonafide marriage, then one will have big problems. There are so many different ways to demonstrate bonafide marriage that is so much more evident than simply a name change.

[canalien 0]

When I applied for a name change for my SS#, I was told that I don't need to change my name-it is optional. It is not a requirement. It applies to all identification. - a person has the right to keep their name from birth unless the country of origin has some regulation on this. I carried my ex-spouse name when I applied for my visa, all documents relating to USCIS was on my ex-spouse name. Passport, EAD, driver's license and correspondence. No questions. You just need to have joint proof of ownership, insurance, etc in your husbands name and the name you have on your passport for consistency.

Hope this will give you some peace of mind. All is good. Don't worry too much, keep yourself busy, volunteer, knit, travel and enjoy each other, take some pictures to remind you of the wonderful life you share with your husband.

I am not a lawyer nor have any legal background

p.s when I had my interview, I was never asked why I didn't change my name.

[unforgettable fire 2]

When I applied for a name change for my SS#, I was told that I don't need to change my name-it is optional. It is not a requirement. It applies to all identification. - a person has the right to keep their name from birth unless the country of origin has some regulation on this. I carried my ex-spouse name when I applied for my visa, all documents relating to USCIS was on my ex-spouse name. Passport, EAD, driver's license and correspondence. No questions. You just need to have joint proof of ownership, insurance, etc in your husbands name and the name you have on your passport for consistency.

Hope this will give you some peace of mind. All is good. Don't worry too much, keep yourself busy, volunteer, knit, travel and enjoy each other, take some pictures to remind you of the wonderful life you share with your husband.

I am not a lawyer nor have any legal background

p.s when I had my interview, I was never asked why I didn't change my name.

Thanks so much for all the help!!!

Many women file in their maiden name. You do not have to take your husbands name on marriage and I have yet to read where anyone was not approved because of it.

If you are asked about it at an interview then just answer the same as here. When you are eligible for citizenship you are also able to change your name then if you wish.

Thanks so much!!!