Changing of last name

[novemberbaby 0]

Hi there... I changed my last name through marriage. Question, am I going to write my new last name in all forms that i will be submitting to the uscis for my adjustment of status? Or am i still going to use my old last name since all my documents are in my old last name...? Thanks...

[Dave&Roza 748]

Hi there... I changed my last name through marriage. Question, am I going to write my new last name in all forms that i will be submitting to the uscis for my adjustment of status? Or am i still going to use my old last name since all my documents are in my old last name...? Thanks...

If you do not complete the AOS in your married name then the GC will be issued in your maiden name which is not what you want. The Marriage Certificate is the document you submit to not only show you are married but you use it to officially change your last name. If you use a "wrong" name on the GC, you will either have to wait for removal of conditions (ROC) in order to change it for free or pay and submit the I-90 to get the last name changed--meanwhile you are without the GC until the new one arrives. So fill out the AOS application in the name you wish to use so it will be on your GC.

Dave

[Lainie B 465]

Use your married name

[heo luoi 206]

My suggestion is once you change your name. Start using it and don't stop.

[Elf 146]

- Topic moved from K-1 Process to AOS from Work, Student and Tourist Visas - OP is adjusting from tourist visa -

[novemberbaby 0]

Thanks... What about my signature??? Am I also changing my signature? Since my last name will be different?

[novemberbaby 0]

Am i also need to change my PHilippines passport with my new last name? Thanks

[Jo Së 200]

Thanks... What about my signature??? Am I also changing my signature? Since my last name will be different?

Yes, you will sign your name with your new last name

[bakersolay 0]

HI there we just got married on the 2nd of nov and i am preparing the documents for aos...my spouse has not change her name yet, so when i fill the forms can she put in her new last name or should she keep her maiden name? which one is advisable?

thanks

[heo luoi 206]

HI there we just got married on the 2nd of nov and i am preparing the documents for aos...my spouse has not change her name yet, so when i fill the forms can she put in her new last name or should she keep her maiden name? which one is advisable?

thanks

[heo luoi 206]

There are so so many threads about this. Just adds to the noise. Many of these questions have been asked before.

My take:

Don't make it more complicated than it is. Change your name? then use it. Don't use both and dont waffle back and forth...cause you know what?

Thats confusing as heck...as expected. If you are confused by it, why wouldn't you expect others to be.

If for some reason some legacy thing has your maiden name? have copy of marriage certification available. Have some certified copies on hand just in case. And update it as needed.

Don't want your Green card to show up w/ maiden name? Dont use it.

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Edited November 6, 2015 by heo luoi

[TBoneTX 45,498]

There are so so many threads about this. Just adds to the noise. Many of these questions have been asked before.

Agreed, and this thread is now closed to further comments. Don't start any more threads on these very basic, exhaustively discussed topics.

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