AOS name change on SSN uand Driver license after Green Card

[huskymum 0]

Hi, I just got married to a man(USC) i love after five years of dating. My status before was F-1 visa(OPT). Shortly after our wedding, we filed forms for AOS.

When we were applying for the marriage certificate and AOS, we put down my new name (my first name, and my husband's last name).

Yes, I know I have changed my legal name by putting a new name on those forms.

Now, my question is after I get my green card, do I have to change my names on my social security card and DL? I got my SSC when I got my EAD as a student. yes, it says "Valid only with DHS authorization." If i'm right, I shouldn't have any restriction with my green card although it says that statement on my SSC.

I don't want to go to social security office to get a new card if i don't have to.(because numbers will be the same)

I also want to continue using my maiden name professionally as it says on my SSC and DL for working, and stuff.

However, I'm afraid that when I apply for a job or file a tax it might cause a problem since my names on my SSC and DL don't match with the new name on Green Card.

Is there anyone who has been through same/similar experience?

You legally changed your name when you married (on immigration paper, Green card )but kept your maiden name on everything else(SSC, DL, applying for work, and etc...)?

Thanks for reading.... I know it is a rare case but I hope i can find some help!!!!

[ShannonFritschi 0]

Hi

I have not been through this exact situation as I am the US citizen in my case, but when I got married and changed my name I was required to change my SS card and drivers license. Green card or not I imagine this is a must, but have you looked into filing paperwork through the mail? I changed my name on everything that way, it made it so much easier.

[icv21 110]

You could always keep your maiden name as a middle name and then add new last name... So if your last name is good for job purposes you still keep it some way.

I think it may be complicated at some point using 2 identities, like what names do you use in bank....or if you get a check... For a rent...to buy a house... Utilities... and USCIS sometimes ask to see those things too..

You could just change everything and keep introducing at work with your maiden name if that's how they know you.

[Pitaya 2,576]

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[Leo7777 243]

I think females are causing themselves a lot of trouble by taking their husbands name and putting it on various documents.

Keep your maiden name on all documents. Then you won't have to worry about changing passports, drivers license, ss card, etc.

This maiden name will already be on all your university transcripts, property you may own in your home country, etc.

Your maiden served you well for all these years . . . keep it.

There will only be a very few instances while living in USA that you may have to show a marriage license to prove that you are married to Mr. Important.

And when you receive mail and invitations addressed to Mr and Mrs Important or Mrs Angela Important, just go with it; no harm done.

And think of the problems you avoid when the divorce is finalized.

[Transborderwife 4,666]

I think females are causing themselves a lot of trouble by taking their husbands name and putting it on various documents.

Keep your maiden name on all documents. Then you won't have to worry about changing passports, drivers license, ss card, etc.

This maiden name will already be on all your university transcripts, property you may own in your home country, etc.

Your maiden served you well for all these years . . . keep it.

There will only be a very few instances while living in USA that you may have to show a marriage license to prove that you are married to Mr. Important.

And when you receive mail and invitations addressed to Mr and Mrs Important or Mrs Angela Important, just go with it; no harm done.

And think of the problems you avoid when the divorce is finalized.

I changed my name before my divorce by personal choice and it was a pain in the rear. You can take his name symbolically without taking it directly.