Proof of Name Change

[BlueCinderella 42]

Hi there everyone, its my first post! Thanks to everyone for posting so many questions and sharing information, I've been able to read posts and prepare paperwork for the past month. I'm American and my fiance is French and I will be submitting his K1 Visa paperwork hopefully in the coming weeks. I was previously married and divorced, I took my ex husband's last name and I did not change return to the maiden name after the divorce since we had a child together. I'm wondering if I need to submit a copy of the marriage certificate with the application. If so, would I need a "certified copy" or woud an "informational copy be sufficient"? 

 

Thanks in advance!

 

La Shanna

[NasaMara 2]

Hi La Shanna, since the name on your birth certificate will differ from other documents, I would send a certified copy of the marriage certificate and the "obsolute" divorce decree. That's what they required of me.

[BlueCinderella 42]

Thanks so much, I'm now in the process of ordering the certified copy of the marriage certificate! 

[BlueCinderella 42]

It looks like a copy of my marriage certificate should arrive this week!

[Diane and Chris 651]

I submitted an informal copy of the marriage certificate. It was not notarized. I kept my ex's last name and the birth certificate shows my maiden name. The two names do not have to match. Good luck in your journey. 

Edited April 5, 2017 by Diane and Chris
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[BlueCinderella 42]

Thank you DianeandChris, as you know its very nerve racking to try to avoid mistakes that could lead to RFE. I wish you well on your journey as well!