A few questions...

[Katz 0]

I just got approved the other day, but I do have a concern lurking about that won't go away...

Way back in September when I went for my biometrics, I had to do it under my maiden name because I didn't have proper ID in my new name (according to them - even though I brought my passport - in my maiden name, letters from the Social Security office, social security card in my new name, bank statements in my new name, but... I forgot my damn marriage certificate!). The friggin' security guard wasn't even going to let me through (I was getting VERY upset) until one of the women there was kind enough to say, "Don't worry about it, we'll just put it under your maiden name and you can just change it at your interview."

BUT, in November, my case was transfered to the CSC and it was approved without an interview the other day. Now I'm very, very worried that it will arrive with my maiden name. Can I change this? Can I still work, even if it has the mistake? What should/could I do?

They have been sending me out notices with my new surname though... So this is why I am a little confused.

Oh, and another question: I have two middle names... Will they put both middle names on it or just the first and use the initial for the second? I only ask this because the notices they have been sending me have: [First name] [First middle name initial] [surname].

[Jasman0717 9]

How did you file the I-485? It it was in your married name your card should reflect that.

[Katz 0]

How did you file the I-485? It it was in your married name your card should reflect that.

It was filed under my married name.

[ikarus 1]

I just got approved the other day, but I do have a concern lurking about that won't go away...

Way back in September when I went for my biometrics, I had to do it under my maiden name because I didn't have proper ID in my new name (according to them - even though I brought my passport - in my maiden name, letters from the Social Security office, social security card in my new name, bank statements in my new name, but... I forgot my damn marriage certificate!). The friggin' security guard wasn't even going to let me through (I was getting VERY upset) until one of the women there was kind enough to say, "Don't worry about it, we'll just put it under your maiden name and you can just change it at your interview."

BUT, in November, my case was transfered to the CSC and it was approved without an interview the other day. Now I'm very, very worried that it will arrive with my maiden name. Can I change this? Can I still work, even if it has the mistake? What should/could I do?

They have been sending me out notices with my new surname though... So this is why I am a little confused.

Oh, and another question: I have two middle names... Will they put both middle names on it or just the first and use the initial for the second? I only ask this because the notices they have been sending me have: [First name] [First middle name initial] [surname].

First thing....back when I worked in HR, if you ever changed your name, then you needed to show the court document that showed that, such as the marriage license. Bank statements or social security card didn't count.

Anyway, even if you get your EAD with your maiden name, as long as you show your marriage certificate at your place of employment, it shouldn't be a problem. My friend had a similar issue a couple of years back, and that was not a problem; don't think the rules have changed in that regards, so you should be fine.

[Katz 0]

I just got approved the other day, but I do have a concern lurking about that won't go away...

Way back in September when I went for my biometrics, I had to do it under my maiden name because I didn't have proper ID in my new name (according to them - even though I brought my passport - in my maiden name, letters from the Social Security office, social security card in my new name, bank statements in my new name, but... I forgot my damn marriage certificate!). The friggin' security guard wasn't even going to let me through (I was getting VERY upset) until one of the women there was kind enough to say, "Don't worry about it, we'll just put it under your maiden name and you can just change it at your interview."

BUT, in November, my case was transfered to the CSC and it was approved without an interview the other day. Now I'm very, very worried that it will arrive with my maiden name. Can I change this? Can I still work, even if it has the mistake? What should/could I do?

They have been sending me out notices with my new surname though... So this is why I am a little confused.

Oh, and another question: I have two middle names... Will they put both middle names on it or just the first and use the initial for the second? I only ask this because the notices they have been sending me have: [First name] [First middle name initial] [surname].

First thing....back when I worked in HR, if you ever changed your name, then you needed to show the court document that showed that, such as the marriage license. Bank statements or social security card didn't count.

Anyway, even if you get your EAD with your maiden name, as long as you show your marriage certificate at your place of employment, it shouldn't be a problem. My friend had a similar issue a couple of years back, and that was not a problem; don't think the rules have changed in that regards, so you should be fine.

Yeah, I know... I learned that at the biometrics appointment...

I wasn't approved for an EAD, it was the green card itself. I hope it'll be the same for that too.

[Jasman0717 9]

How did you file the I-485? It it was in your married name your card should reflect that.

It was filed under my married name.

We filed the AOS using Claudeth's married name and the card came with her married name on it.

[Katz 0]

How did you file the I-485? It it was in your married name your card should reflect that.

It was filed under my married name.

We filed the AOS using Claudeth's married name and the card came with her married name on it.

But they used my maiden name at the biometrics and told me to just change it at my interview, which I didn't have because it was transferred to the CSC. I'm just worried that they'll get it mixed up and use the wrong name.