When to change my name

[BOS_LHR 829]

I'm having some trouble finding previous threads that address my particular question, so here goes: I am the USC and will be filing the I-130 in pursuit of a CR1 visa for my future husband. My fiance and I are getting married in June and I would really, really love to change my name to his right away. My concern is that updating my name across various US agencies could pose a problem for the visa paperwork; we want to mail the I-130 as soon as we have the marriage certificate in hand, but of course it will take more time than that to get everything else updated from my maiden name. Does anyone have advice or anecdotes to share in regards to name changing during the visa process? I've read in other situations that as long as the marriage certificate reflects my married name, everything else will be ok, and I can provide my maiden name where the forms ask for other names I've had. Is that true, or is it safer to wait until he has been approved, then worry about a name change? Thanks in advance!

[dwheels76 5,468]

I'm having some trouble finding previous threads that address my particular question, so here goes: I am the USC and will be filing the I-130 in pursuit of a CR1 visa for my future husband. My fiance and I are getting married in June and I would really, really love to change my name to his right away. My concern is that updating my name across various US agencies could pose a problem for the visa paperwork; we want to mail the I-130 as soon as we have the marriage certificate in hand, but of course it will take more time than that to get everything else updated from my maiden name. Does anyone have advice or anecdotes to share in regards to name changing during the visa process? I've read in other situations that as long as the marriage certificate reflects my married name, everything else will be ok, and I can provide my maiden name where the forms ask for other names I've had. Is that true, or is it safer to wait until he has been approved, then worry about a name change? Thanks in advance!

You changing your name is a personal choice and no matter. If you wanted to show you changed your name (SS new card, Voter registration, new passport), by the time of interview all that will be in hand if you feel you need to show that. It's not necessary.

By the time I filed I had everything done. The key two things is SS card and drivers license. Which were done so as I got back to the states and with 3 weeks all done.

Do you could fill out the forms with married name like on certificate if you like.

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

I'm having some trouble finding previous threads that address my particular question, so here goes: I am the USC and will be filing the I-130 in pursuit of a CR1 visa for my future husband. My fiance and I are getting married in June and I would really, really love to change my name to his right away. My concern is that updating my name across various US agencies could pose a problem for the visa paperwork; we want to mail the I-130 as soon as we have the marriage certificate in hand, but of course it will take more time than that to get everything else updated from my maiden name. Does anyone have advice or anecdotes to share in regards to name changing during the visa process? I've read in other situations that as long as the marriage certificate reflects my married name, everything else will be ok, and I can provide my maiden name where the forms ask for other names I've had. Is that true, or is it safer to wait until he has been approved, then worry about a name change? Thanks in advance!

Apply in your married name if that is what you want. List maiden name where asked for other names. Then start changing your name with everybody else as you can get to it. It's a fluid process and your dealings with USCIS won't be affected if you havent gotten to the DMV for a new license or to PayPal to register a new name.

[The Mean Lady 604]

Apply in your married name if that is what you want. List maiden name where asked for other names. Then start changing your name with everybody else as you can get to it. It's a fluid process and your dealings with USCIS won't be affected if you havent gotten to the DMV for a new license or to PayPal to register a new name.

bingo.

[BOS_LHR 829]

Wonderful, thank you!