Social Security Name Change

[Mrs Alford 0]

Shortly after filing my application for AOS and EAD, I went down to the Social Security Office to change my maiden name to my new married surname on my social security card. The officer told me she could not help me because my I-94 had expired. I left the office feeling defeated and figured I'd wait until I received my EAD card which authorizes me to work and displays my new married surname. Well, I finally received it last week and am wondering if I will encounter any problems if I head to the office and attempt to change my name again. I would have to hate to wait until my AOS is approved - that is months and months away. Has anyone else out there experienced this problem?

[Mrs Alford 0]

OK - I just got my question answered. Turns out if you are not a U.S. citizen, Social Security must see your current U.S. immigration documents. Acceptable documents from the Department of Homeland Security include your:

Form I-551 (includes machine-readable immigrant visa with your unexpired foreign passport);

I-94 with your unexpired foreign passport; or

Work permit card (I-766 or I-688B)

That means my EAD card should suffice!

[sunandmoon 450]

think that's the policy, not to issue or make changes to SSN once I-94 expires. have to wait for EAD or green card. I'd bring the EAD and copy of your marriage certificate. should not have any problem now with name change on SSN.