KEEPING THE MAIDEN NAME???

[andana_dj 0]

Hello to all,

I was wondering....is there any problem if I want to keep my maiden name after marriage???.....will I have hard time during the AOS due to this decision?? Can I change it later with my soon husband last name, in case I will need it??

Please share your experience on this topic.

Thank you

[Otto 83]

You are certainly free to keep your maiden name - not a problem, simply complete the AOS forms (and the EAD/AP if so desired) in the name you wish to use (maiden name) and that's it. You can change it later BUT, changing it later will end up costing you $370 (for the I-90 and another biometrics) - now would be a good time to decide.

For what its worth, Karin kept her maiden name.

[Kathryn41 3,207]

It is absolutely no problem. I came in on a K-1 as well and I chose to keep my maiden name. It was never an issue anywhere during the process.

[andana_dj 0]

Thank you for quick replies!.......I think I might keep it too

I just started to prepare my AOS papers so I am sure I will have couple more questions in here......for those who passed through this process already.....so I will be back soon enough

[junari888 1]

Thank you for quick replies!.......I think I might keep it too

I just started to prepare my AOS papers so I am sure I will have couple more questions in here......for those who passed through this process already.....so I will be back soon enough

Hi sure you can keep your maiden name , i just filled my AOS papers and i decided to merge my last name and his last name alot of people uses this method ans i like it. In that way i can use both of them

[Gary and Alla 3,696]

Hello to all,

I was wondering....is there any problem if I want to keep my maiden name after marriage???.....will I have hard time during the AOS due to this decision?? Can I change it later with my soon husband last name, in case I will need it??

Please share your experience on this topic.

Thank you

Not a problem. My wife kept her maiden name, it is not traditional in Russian culture for the woman to change her name (though some adopt the feminine version of the husband's name, maybe more now than before) and it was never a problem for us, never a question asked. And yes, you can change it at a later date, but it will cost you to get a new green card. Best to make the decision and stick with it. For what its worth, keeping your maiden SIMPLIFIES the entire process immensely!

It makes it easier to do just about anything by simply using the name in your passport for everything.

[Jowayne 0]

well usually in Philippines (in my country) we used our last name (father's name) as our middle name after we get married and my married name as my last name

for example: Jonna Cerna Parado (name in birth)

and after married: Jonna Parado Moore

BUT: here in US as my husband said,you have to keep ur maiden name or my mom's name but still you have your choice if u wanted to keep your father's last name.

coz that's how they do it here,but in my case i choose to used and keep my father's last name.

Everyone had their own choice thats all...

[endoftheroad 1]

My girl was going to keep her last name but made a good point. The kids all have my last name so it is confusing. And future kids will have which last name? Confusing. Both husband and wife having the same last name is less confusing.