Last Names Differ on the Passport and GC.

[R.Ny 0]

Hi, I came to US on K1 Visa and got married here and my last name changed. My passport has different Last Name (b4 marriage Name) Got GC with My updated Last Name. Now I am planning to visit India.

Just wanna know Can I travel with my old Last Name Passport or Renew My Passport to travel ?

Traveling to India..

I am also confused on what name should I buy ticket.

and If I have to change my passports last name where should I go?

[MariaR323 199]

This was just discussed on another thread I read recently and the answer was that you do not need a new passport. You can use the same passport with your pre-marriage change last name. You buy the ticket using your same name as on your passport.

[Dave&Roza 748]

^^^^------Just to add to this. You will use your GC to return to the US and will have to prove to the airlines that you are the same person. It is recommended to carry Certified copy of you Marriage Certificate to show that your maiden name in your passport and the married name on your GC are in fact the same person. Most issue when traveling internationally with different names is with the airlines. It is also recommended to use a well know airline. The few hundred dollars you save may cost you more in time and aggravation.

Dave

[Dashinka 23,442]

Yes, book your tickets in your maiden name as they need to match your passport when you check-in. As Dave stated, keep a copy of your marriage certificate with you in case CBP compares your boarding passes to your GC upon re-entry. In the few times my wife has traveled internationally, no one has asked about the difference. As to changing your Indian passport, I would ask that question in the regional board as I don't know how difficult that is.

Good Luck!

[Ryan H 3,798]

Moved from K1 Process & Procedures to General Immigration-Related Discussion.

[R.Ny 0]

My marriage Certificate has my Maiden Name too.

Its only the Green Card I have Married Last Name.

I asked the same question from TSA

they replied me with this...

Passengers who do not have an ID that meets these requirements and bears their name as it appears on their boarding pass should bring whatever IDs or documents they have available. For example, passengers who have legally changed their name, prefer to use their middle name or a nickname, or have misspelled their name on the reservation can present documents such as marriage licenses, birth certificates, or social security cards. There is no set list of what forms of alternative IDs or documents are acceptable. However, the information on one of the items should bear the passenger’s name as it appears on the boarding pass along with other ID information.

If passengers are unable to present an ID or documents that display their name as it appears on their boarding pass (including passengers who have entered misspelled names or use nicknames), or if TSA has questions about the ID presented, the passenger may be asked to assist TSA in the identity verification process. Under this process, TSA may ask the passenger to complete a Certification of Identity form, which requests the passenger’s name and current address, and may ask additional questions of the passenger to confirm his or her identity.

If we are able to confirm the passenger’s identity, the passenger will be cleared to enter the screening checkpoint; however, the individual may be subjected to additional screening. If we are unable to confirm the passenger’s identity, TSA will deny the passenger entry into the security checkpoint. We recommend that passengers arrive at least 2 hours in advance of their flight time to allow ample time for security screening and boarding of aircraft.

Any help will be appreciated.

I just wanna make sure everything will go smooth.

Edited January 31, 2016 by R.Ny

[Dave&Roza 748]

My marriage Certificate has my Maiden Name too.

Its only the Green Card I have Married Last Name.

I asked the same question from TSA

they replied me with this...

Passengers who do not have an ID that meets these requirements and bears their name as it appears on their boarding pass should bring whatever IDs or documents they have available. For example, passengers who have legally changed their name, prefer to use their middle name or a nickname, or have misspelled their name on the reservation can present documents such as marriage licenses, birth certificates, or social security cards. There is no set list of what forms of alternative IDs or documents are acceptable. However, the information on one of the items should bear the passenger’s name as it appears on the boarding pass along with other ID information.

If passengers are unable to present an ID or documents that display their name as it appears on their boarding pass (including passengers who have entered misspelled names or use nicknames), or if TSA has questions about the ID presented, the passenger may be asked to assist TSA in the identity verification process. Under this process, TSA may ask the passenger to complete a Certification of Identity form, which requests the passenger’s name and current address, and may ask additional questions of the passenger to confirm his or her identity.

If we are able to confirm the passenger’s identity, the passenger will be cleared to enter the screening checkpoint; however, the individual may be subjected to additional screening. If we are unable to confirm the passenger’s identity, TSA will deny the passenger entry into the security checkpoint. We recommend that passengers arrive at least 2 hours in advance of their flight time to allow ample time for security screening and boarding of aircraft.

Any help will be appreciated.

I just wanna make sure everything will go smooth.

For TSA you show them your boarding pass and Passport both in your maiden name. You travel to India and have a good time. There is no issue here at all if you book your ticket in the name on your PASSPORT.

To come back to the US you must have a valid visa, or GC. As a LPR you have a GC. You will show that to the ticket agent to get your boarding pass. This is where you MAY have the most problems. All you should have to do is show them your passport, GC, and Marriage Certificate--your Marriage Certificate has your maiden name on it and your husband's name, correct?--you just state you are now married to your husband with this last name and your passport is in your maiden name and your GC is in your married name. Hopefully you are allowed to board the airplane without any problems and then you arrive in the US. Here you will show the CBP your GC. Lately they have been asking my wife for her passport as well. It has been awhile since we have entered the US together, so we have not gone thru the kiosk as a USC and LPR family.

Dave

[clairegie 265]

I've traveled with my GC(married name) and passport (maiden name) and had no issues.

Just book the ticket under your passport name and bring your marriage certificate. That is all. Don't worry too much.

[R.Ny 0]

thanks everyone