I-130 - Name change certificate

[Sam&Kathleen 1]

Greetings,

I explain first.... to change the first name, in my country we make a request before Notary through notarial document and then change the the first name on birth certificate with the new. So, is replace the old certificate for a new one.

To send I-130......

What documents should be attached when the first name has changed?.

Do i need attached the new and/or old certificate?

Do i need attached the notarial documents?

Or is enought with the new certificate?

Thanks a lot!!!

Edited December 15, 2010 by samriv

[Wayne and Claudia 40]

Greetings,

I explain first.... to change the first name, in my country we make a request before Notary through notarial document and then change the the first name on birth certificate with the new. So, is replace the old certificate for a new one.

To send I-130......

What documents should be attached when the first name has changed?.

Do i need attached the new and/or old certificate?

Do i need attached the notarial documents?

Or is enought with the new certificate?

Thanks a lot!!!

Are you referring to changing the first last name? Or are you referring to actually changing your first/given name? My wife is Colombiana and I am speaking with her now and she is even wondering how is possible to change the name on a birth certificate so many years later. She will change her name to her married name but through our research and threads in the Colombia portal we have discovered it's easier to do this when in the US and working through the Colombian embassy in Miami.

[Sam&Kathleen 1]

Are you referring to changing the first last name? Or are you referring to actually changing your first/given name? My wife is Colombiana and I am speaking with her now and she is even wondering how is possible to change the name on a birth certificate so many years later. She will change her name to her married name but through our research and threads in the Colombia portal we have discovered it's easier to do this when in the US and working through the Colombian embassy in Miami.

No, im talking about my first NAME, and is possible just need too patience, because you need change all your documents.

I did it for religious reasons, i did convert to another religion.

But, i need attach all the new notary documents, old and new?

Thanks

Edited December 16, 2010 by samriv

[Wayne and Claudia 40]

No, im talking about my first NAME, and is possible just need too patience, because you need change all your documents.

I did it for religious reasons, i did convert to another religion.

But, i need attach all the new notary documents, old and new?

Thanks

Ok, thank you for the clarification. In your case I would definately attach both copies of the birth certificate along with the legal notation that allows you to change your name. Unless someone else on VJ can provide a better answer this is what I would do. If you want to be sure have your spouse call the USCIS to ask to make certain. Good luck.