Do you think I can change my name during my interview ?

[Pw3t 6]

Hello,

I filled for a IR-1 visa last february. In France, my name is written like this on my french ID and passport :

Firstname : my firstname - Last name : my maiden name - Spouse name - my spouse name

When we filled my I-130 and DS-230, my husband told me that the middle name was like a second firstname is the US so I put "none" everywhere since I had no second firstname. This is how I filled :

Firstname : my firstname - Middle name : none - Last name : my spouse name

Other names used : my firstname + my maiden name

Now I realize that my maiden name is going to appear absolutely nowhere on my US papers... And that it might be complicated when I'll have to show my diplomas or other papers (like my french driver's licence) that only have my maiden name on them (from when I wasn't married). The names on my US papers and french papers won't match and I don't want to carry my french passport everywhere as a proof.

Do you think I can ask the officer to change my name and replace "none" for the middle name by my maiden name, during the interview at the embassy ?

Thank you in advance for your answers, have a nice day

[aanu 7]

Hello,

I filled for a IR-1 visa last february. In France, my name is written like this on my french ID and passport :

Firstname : my firstname - Last name : my maiden name - Spouse name - my spouse name

When we filled my I-130 and DS-230, my husband told me that the middle name was like a second firstname is the US so I put "none" everywhere since I had no second firstname. This is how I filled :

Firstname : my firstname - Middle name : none - Last name : my spouse name

Other names used : my firstname + my maiden name

Now I realize that my maiden name is going to appear absolutely nowhere on my US papers... And that it might be complicated when I'll have to show my diplomas or other papers (like my french driver's licence) that only have my maiden name on them (from when I wasn't married). The names on my US papers and french papers won't match and I don't want to carry my french passport everywhere as a proof.

Do you think I can ask the officer to change my name and replace "none" for the middle name by my maiden name, during the interview at the embassy ?

Thank you in advance for your answers, have a nice day

[milimelo 4,706]

And how is no maiden name on US papers a problem? My diplomas show maiden name, but all my documents are in married name. When you fill out any forms, you'll have a spot for other names used - that's where you put your maiden name.

You can also show your marriage certificate to show transition from maiden to married name. Except for USCIS, never had to show that for school or employment purposes or drivers license.

[shayma 22]

There wont be a problem with the name diffrence just explain it to them and bring proof ur passport marriage cerificate i assume the interview has to do with immigration??? If its work or employment they dont care they usually have a spot asking for your maiden name

Best of luck

[Pw3t 6]

Thank you for your answers.

I also forgot to mention that the other french people on the forum advice in general to keep the french maiden name as the US middle name... Unfortunately, I saw that after sending all my papers. I really want to add my maiden name as my middle name no matter what the reason is.

Yes my interview has to do with the immigration, I filled for an IR-1 visa. So do you think they will allow me to change my middle name so it appears on my green card ?

[Ivy. 113]

I believe your names on US papers should match your legal name in France. I dont't know much about French naming laws but Croatian law allows one to have two first names and two surnames. I was thinking about keeping my last name and being Ivy Maiden Married but I would have to write it as:

First name: Ivy

Middle name: N/A

Last name: Maiden Married

...because Croatian law would not let me turn my maiden last name into a second first name (middle name).

In the US, it is common to use maiden name as middle name from what I have heard so check the french laws. I would think you should stick to that and see if this "name change" would produce any problems in France?

[Pw3t 6]

I don't think there will be a problem turning my maiden name as my US middle name for the french laws. I even think that it would help since the names will match. In France, you can never lose your maiden name, you keep it during all your life ; the spouse name is just a name that is added after the maiden name.

[Ivy. 113]

O,h I think that is wonderful! I like countries that do something like that, where the woman keeps her name. Great

[Pw3t 6]

O,h I think that is wonderful! I like countries that do something like that, where the woman keeps her name. Great

Yes, I didn't even know it was different in other countries until I arrived on Visajourney. That's all why it really bothers me to lose this name in the US. Maybe I should directly call the NVC to know what they have to say about this...

[Ryan H 3,887]

OP, you can submit a modified DS-230 at your interview.

[Pw3t 6]

OP, you can submit a modified DS-230 at your interview.

Oh really, that would be perfect if I can do that

[NickUSMC 3]

You can change it during the interview, just let them know when you get there. It's not a big issue. I had the same problem.

[Pw3t 6]

You can change it during the interview, just let them know when you get there. It's not a big issue. I had the same problem.

I forgot to answer you, sorry. Thank you for the info