Get rid of my first name AOS

[Cassia&Jason 3]

Hello!
I have doubts about something: On my AOS I had to put my "legal name" and then the name I wanted on my green card. Ok.
I got my EAD with my new name, which now has my second name as my first name, and my husband's last name. I went to get my SSN with my EAD and they said they could not issue me a SSN because my "new name" doesn't match the name on my passport. She said I needed to keep my first name.
I don't understand it. Why can't I use my second name as my first? Is not like I am inventing a name.
Can someone help me?
Thanks!

[rtor1 52]

Hello!

I have doubts about something: On my AOS I had to put my "legal name" and then the name I wanted on my green card. Ok.

I got my EAD with my new name, which now has my second name as my first name, and my husband's last name. I went to get my SSN with my EAD and they said they could not issue me a SSN because my "new name" doesn't match the name on my passport. She said I needed to keep my first name.

I don't understand it. Why can't I use my second name as my first? Is not like I am inventing a name.

Can someone help me?

Thanks!

Hi,

Like everything here in US it always depends on who you get to. I was able to change my name with me certified marriage certificate. First the young lady refused to do so because she told me I had to let ''Immigration'' knows about my marriage and I said it didn't make sense, explained the K1 process and eventually she changed my name on it mainly because I was backed up with SS info. Just tell them it wouldn't match your passport because it's your maiden name and that's what's the K1 Visa means: Entering into the US SINGLE to get married to an US Citizen.

Please check: https://faq.ssa.gov/link/portal/34011/34019/Article/3749/How-do-I-change-or-correct-my-name-on-my-Social-Security-number-card?

Also show the attendant the SS requirements: http://www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber/ss5doc.htm

As of now you don't have your stamp but make sure to take your AOS I-797 to prove you're currently on the AOS process, don't forget your I-94, EAD, Marriage Certificate, passport and any other kind of ID you have.

[milimelo 4,191]

Umm, you can change your last name because of marriage, but not the first name - you'd need a court order for that.

[Cody and Daisy 373]

Umm, you can change your last name because of marriage, but not the first name - you'd need a court order for that.

Rtor1 is correct on what they are saying about how to change a name.

But like milimelo said it is your last name you can change only.

Marriage gives you the legal right to change your last name to either your partners last name or to mix your last name with your partners.

It does not give you the right to change your first name.

You cannot just take your surname and start using it legally as a replacement first name.

You need to change your first name through the courts not uscis or the SS.

You would need to petition your new name and pay for the change.

[KayDeeCee 4,891]

Call and ask your local court about name changes through marriages. Some states will not even allow you to change your middle name through marriage, just the last name. Changing your first name will most likely require a court ordered name change.

~ Moved from K-1 Progress Reports to AOS from Family Based Visas - OP is past K-1 phase and topic is changing name after marriage ~

[rtor1 52]

I was completely considering the last name issue. Users are right and you need to go to your local clerk and file a petition for name change. Keep in mind that in some places (For instance here in VA) you can't change your name unless you're a legal resident for at least 6 months. They should have instructions and forms online. Here it takes up to 6 months to be successfully completed.

[iscbodnar 2]

Woooow you were on 90 Days Fiancé tv show! Hope everything is well and good job picking the wedding dress, it was awesome!