questions about name change and SSN

[Em31 0]

On my marriage certificate, I have my English name as first name, my original Chinese first name as middle name, and my husband's family name as last name.

When we're filing for AOS, I used the exact name shown on the marriage certificate. Does this mean I already have my name changed? Should I file anything to "formally" have my name changed? (The reason I am asking is because someone told me that I will have to inform the interviewer and later on pay for the name change...)

Another question is, I have SSN from my first EAD(OPT), when I get my new EAD from AOS, do I have to apply again for SSN?

Thanks!!

[Newbie608 103]

If you file with your husbands last name, then your EAD and GC will have that last name. No need to notify interviewer. Also, u only get 1 SSN, however you can change the name on the card if its not already in your married name. You can use your EAD to make such change but you will get a restricted card so I would wait till I receive the greencard to make the change and get an unrestricted one

Edited September 11, 2012 by Newbie608