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I-485: Should I file with maiden name or married name?

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soon2batexan   3

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One more question:

When I file my I-485 Application to Adjust to LPR, should I file in my maiden name or my married name? I'll be taking my fiance's last name after we're married and will want my green card to list my married name. Does anyone have experience with this? I just don't want to create any confusion with USCIS, and while I know you send a copy of the K-1 approval notice with it, I though I'd check with those who have experience just to be safe.

Thanks again everyone! You all have been so helpful!

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moroccogirlny   100

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One more question:

When I file my I-485 Application to Adjust to LPR, should I file in my maiden name or my married name? I'll be taking my fiance's last name after we're married and will want my green card to list my married name. Does anyone have experience with this? I just don't want to create any confusion with USCIS, and while I know you send a copy of the K-1 approval notice with it, I though I'd check with those who have experience just to be safe.

Thanks again everyone! You all have been so helpful!

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From what I have read, use your married name for the I-485. The name that you use on the form will be the name that will be on your green card. So it is important to use your married name. Put your maiden name in the box for "Other Names Used".

You should be including a copy of your marriage certifiacte. That proves that you have had a legal name change.

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Kimbear Experienced

Kimbear   53

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Married name this way all your documents green card ead etc are in married name and you wont have to shell out 300$ plus to change them. Also makes it easier to get other things in your married name,

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