last name issues for fiance

[NikLR 13,234]

You don't even really need to list it but you can. As a child I used with my step-father's last name and my mother's maiden name. I wasn't even registered in school with those names, but used them anyhow so my high school yearbooks state them. But in grade 12 I used my maiden name because that was my legal last name and wanted to make sure my diploma had the right name. Every legal document I've ever had has stated either of my legal last names. Your medical records aren't looked at except for vaccinations. It's really not a big deal.

[cjjackson01 2]

ok thank you guys for the answers. I'm sorry for being finicky over this, just really nervous about making a mistake is all.

[kris&me 572]

if she only uses Kinsey and mother uses her (mother's new last name) on medical documents

Who is going to ask for any medical documents?

Like others said, 'don't overthink this"

[nikkimujj 5]

I don't think this will be an issue, especially since she's coming from the UK. I would list her name as an alias and attach a document explaining why she sometimes goes by Michaels. The only medical records you'll need for the visa are her vaccinations. If her name on that is Michaels, just get the name on it changed, or, if necessary, it's also possible to just get all new vaccinations. My fiance had no official records of his, so we just got them all completely redone in Germany. I'm not sure how it is in the UK, but they were all paid for by our insurance. That's only if you're really, really worried about it though. If the name on her vaccination booklet is Kinsey, don't even bother listing Michaels as an alias.

Edited March 19, 2016 by nikkimujj

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

.... and attach a document explaining why she sometimes goes by Michaels. .

Disagree. If the USCIS wanted to know WHY you ever used a nickname or maiden name or alias, they would ask.

Other names used _________________________

Explain why the name was used _____________________

_______________________________________________

Please include a document showing why it was used

It does not say that!

There is no reason to add a lot of superfluous information. Answer each question. Read the instructions. Don't try to think what else they might want to know. Don't over-share information when they don't ask for it. Keep it simple.

Edited March 19, 2016 by Nich-Nick