Will it affect her AOS

[spectec 12]

I'm looking for advice on changing a name on the ssn card while AOS is in process. DMV won't issue a drivers license because the name in the ssn data base (married name) doesn't match the name in the passport or I-94 (maiden name). The AOS, EAD and AP papers were filed with the married name. She passed the DMV test and wants to get her license prior to receiving the EAD. The guy at DMV suggested we change the name on the ssn card to match. My question is will it affect the AOS filing if we change the ssn name during the AOS review process?

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

I'm looking for advice on changing a name on the ssn card while AOS is in process. DMV won't issue a drivers license because the name in the ssn data base (married name) doesn't match the name in the passport or I-94 (maiden name). The AOS, EAD and AP papers were filed with the married name. She passed the DMV test and wants to get her license prior to receiving the EAD. The guy at DMV suggested we change the name on the ssn card to match. My question is will it affect the AOS filing if we change the ssn name during the AOS review process?

Sounds like a pain to have to go change the SS card back to her maiden name, and then go change it again, and her license once the EAD and green card come in her married name. You can do it though. It should not affect the AOS at all, since you do not even need to have an SSN to file for AOS.

[Tinchen_ 21]

u can change the ssn card and ask at the office for a print out version, so you dont have to wait for the new card to arrive.

[Tygrys 143]

u can change the ssn card and ask at the office for a print out version, so you dont have to wait for the new card to arrive.

On what basis would they change her name back to maiden name at the SSA office?

[Moomin 292]

Prior to getting EAD.. Your timeline indicates your wife came to the US March 14th. Most places won't issue anything 14 days prior to the 90 days mark (i-94). In order to even get a license your wife has to have a legal status - which she has now but you're on the 68th day(I think). The NOA1 from AOS is usually not accepted as proof of legal status but check with DMV.

Affect AOS by changing name? Probably not. It's more a matter of the time crunch you're in.

[Tygrys 143]

Prior to getting EAD.. Your timeline indicates your wife came to the US March 14th. Most places won't issue anything 14 days prior to the 90 days mark (i-94). In order to even get a license your wife has to have a legal status - which she has now but you're on the 68th day(I think). The NOA1 from AOS is usually not accepted as proof of legal status but check with DMV.

Affect AOS by changing name? Probably not. It's more a matter of the time crunch you're in.

Even if SSA changes the name back on SS card and your wife gets the DL now, it will most likely only be valid until I-94 expiration date. This is not worth multiple trips to SSA and DMV, IMO.

Wait for EAD.

Edited May 22, 2012 by Tygrys

[spectec 12]

Prior to getting EAD.. Your timeline indicates your wife came to the US March 14th. Most places won't issue anything 14 days prior to the 90 days mark (i-94). In order to even get a license your wife has to have a legal status - which she has now but you're on the 68th day(I think). The NOA1 from AOS is usually not accepted as proof of legal status but check with DMV.

Affect AOS by changing name? Probably not. It's more a matter of the time crunch you're in.

Yes I know the decision has to be made quickly to change it or wait for EAD. I wonder as Tygrys said if they will see a DL as reason to even change it back to the maiden name. I wonder how the DMV will issue the license even when the EAD comes. The original problem was the married name in the computer didn't match the maiden name in the passport. How would that be corrected by the EAD?

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Yes I know the decision has to be made quickly to change it or wait for EAD. I wonder as Tygrys said if they will see a DL as reason to even change it back to the maiden name. I wonder how the DMV will issue the license even when the EAD comes. The original problem was the married name in the computer didn't match the maiden name in the passport. How would that be corrected by the EAD?

Why didn't you show them your marriage certificate? That's all I had to do...

To answer your question though - your ID would be the EAD, not the passport. The EAD will be in married name and match the SSN.

Edited May 22, 2012 by Vanessa&Tony

[spectec 12]

Why didn't you show them your marriage certificate? That's all I had to do...

To answer your question though - your ID would be the EAD, not the passport. The EAD will be in married name and match the SSN.

I did show the marriage certificate. I even had the NOA's for AOS, EAD and AP in the married name. All he cared about was that the name in the computer didn't match the passport or I-94.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

I did show the marriage certificate. I even had the NOA's for AOS, EAD and AP in the married name. All he cared about was that the name in the computer didn't match the passport or I-94.

I suggest you speak to a supervisor.

[spectec 12]

I suggest you speak to a supervisor.

He asked the supervisor and she agreed with him. I didn't talk to her myself though. He said it was a homeland security rule.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

He asked the supervisor and she agreed with him. I didn't talk to her myself though. He said it was a homeland security rule.

Granted mine was done in 2010... Maybe call head office?

[KKJJ 16]

I just showed DMV our marriage certificate. They even corrected their mistake with my middle name by showing them my I-485 receipt, told them that is the correct name and all on my immigration papers.

[jkelly07 120]

go to a different social security office,

[rocks 494]

Granted mine was done in 2010... Maybe call head office?

Agreed. I had no problems showing my marriage license to match up my married name and my maiden name in my passport. Whatever the department is that deals with drivers permits in your state, call the head office in the capital.