Proof of legal name change for the I-129F

[GandK 168]

Hello everyone

We are preparing to file our I-129F and we just have one question. For 4-5 years ago, I (the beneficiary from Denmark) had a name change legally.

All the relevant documents that we are preparing to send with the I-129F only use my new name.

But in the I-129F and the G-325a, there is a question for "All other names used", here I wrote my old name in it.

Do you think it is necessary to also submit legal proof of name change with our I-129F application?

I no longer have the proof of name change and obtaining a new one and have it translated + certified will delay us a couple weeks more, that's why I'm asking.

Thank you very much

Edited December 8, 2011 by GandK

[S and P 9]

seems like something they may send an RFE for.... personally... I'd get the proof to send along with the petition, and have some control over the amount of time delay.... an RFE or possible confusion that missing document could cause may end up being a lot longer than the two weeks it would take you to obtain it...... just my opinion...

[Hank_ 9,173]

seems like something they may send an RFE for.... personally... I'd get the proof to send along with the petition, and have some control over the amount of time delay.... an RFE or possible confusion that missing document could cause may end up being a lot longer than the two weeks it would take you to obtain it...... just my opinion...

[joonphon 7]

Yeah send that document w/ your application.. I think I'm getting RFE for not including that document... I'm waiting for the later to be arrived... If I get it before you sending in your application, maybe i can let you know.

[baron555 934]

Hello everyone

We are preparing to file our I-129F and we just have one question. For 4-5 years ago, I (the beneficiary from Denmark) had a name change legally.

All the relevant documents that we are preparing to send with the I-129F only use my new name.

But in the I-129F and the G-325a, there is a question for "All other names used", here I wrote my old name in it.

Do you think it is necessary to also submit legal proof of name change with our I-129F application?

I no longer have the proof of name change and obtaining a new one and have it translated + certified will delay us a couple weeks more, that's why I'm asking.

Thank you very much

Yes you will need that and have it translated into English.

Read the Guides

[GandK 168]

Thank you everyone. I think I will follow your advice and rather be safe than getting an RFE then.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Hello everyone

We are preparing to file our I-129F and we just have one question. For 4-5 years ago, I (the beneficiary from Denmark) had a name change legally.

All the relevant documents that we are preparing to send with the I-129F only use my new name.

But in the I-129F and the G-325a, there is a question for "All other names used", here I wrote my old name in it.

Do you think it is necessary to also submit legal proof of name change with our I-129F application?

I no longer have the proof of name change and obtaining a new one and have it translated + certified will delay us a couple weeks more, that's why I'm asking.

Thank you very much

The instructions state that it is required. An RFE will delay more than 2 weeks.