N400 name change

[pinay2014 0]

Ok, hi everyone. . Here is my dilemma. . I have been divorce for a year but i am still carrying my exhusband's last name (i wished i just included it on our divorce decree to have it change but i did not do it).

My question is: i wanted my maiden name back -do i need to file legally for last name change first to the court and wait for the judge to grant it before i apply for my citizenship OR it's not necessary to do that and just filled up that section of N400 'name change' so i can legally use my maiden name back.

any input is appreciated.

Thanks all.

[elizrobert1121 1]

When you get the citizenship interview and is approved immigration officer ask you if you want to change your name. No matter whether you are married or divorced.

[pinay2014 0]

Thanks for the input! I am not sure how i am going to fill up the paper.

[dioxide45 25]

Can you not just take your divorce decree to the Social Security Administration and change your name back to your maiden name? I don't think it had to be included in the decree for you to be able to do it. Then you would complete the N400 with your maiden name.

[lylyjob 0]

Which name is used in the certificate? the legal name or the name on the green card? . I used my full name as legal name but I want to keep my name as it appears on my green card which is a short version. I did not apply to change my name in the N400 form because I assumed it is going to be the name on the green card, but I am not sure anymore.... any idea?