When can I change my name?

[philabride 0]

Hello

I just got married to a US citizen.

SSN office would not change my name to my husband's family name because there is no evidence from

Homeland security that shows my imigration status. But on 1-485, it looks like I still have to use my maiden

name because that is what my passport says. Does it mean I cannot change my name at all ???????

[TayRivers 4]

Hello

I just got married to a US citizen.

SSN office would not change my name to my husband's family name because there is no evidence from

Homeland security that shows my imigration status. But on 1-485, it looks like I still have to use my maiden

name because that is what my passport says. Does it mean I cannot change my name at all ???????

When you file for AOS you can put your married name on the forms(you do not have to use the name on your passport, your marriage certificate is the evedence you need to show name change) and list your maiden name in the section of Other Names Used.

Once you get your EAD in your married name go to SSA and get your SSN updated with your married name.

[HWANG0926 0]

You are change your name with the official marriage certificate =-= If they cannot find your status, which means your I94 expired? You shouldn't have any problems applying for a SSN if you are on k1, as long as its before 14 days of expiration of your I94.

You are change your name with the official marriage certificate =-= If they cannot find your status, which means your I94 expired? You shouldn't have any problems applying for a SSN if you are on k1, as long as its before 14 days of expiration of your I94.

[philabride 0]

Thank you very much both of you !!!!!!!!!!!

I already have SSN but they did not change my name to a married once because my immigration status was on K-1.

Now I can get started with my AOS

Thank you