K1 to AOS timeframe, name questions

[Amber and Shawn 27]

Hi there, i've entered the US on a K-1 visa and it's expiring on the 25th of December, we're getting married on November 16th. I just have a few concerns:

1. Will it be enough time for me to get a marriage certificate to file for AOS before the 25th Dec

2. Can I change my first name aswell as my last name after marriage? I have a chinese name but i've always gone by the name Amber and i'd like to change my first name to it

3. What documents do I need to change/update after the name change? Will my passport still be valid

4. What name do i use to apply for SSN and marriage certificate?

5. Will i be detained/deported if I haven't receive anything after the initial form for AOS being sent?

Thanks in advance

[payxibka 10,044]

2 minutes ago, Amber and Shawn said:

Hi there, i've entered the US on a K-1 visa and it's expiring on the 25th of December, we're getting married on November 16th. I just have a few concerns:

1. Will it be enough time for me to get a marriage certificate to file for AOS before the 25th Dec

2. Can I change my first name aswell as my last name after marriage? I have a chinese name but i've always gone by the name Amber and i'd like to change my first name to it

3. What documents do I need to change/update after the name change? Will my passport still be valid

4. What name do i use to apply for SSN and marriage certificate?

5. Will i be detained/deported if I haven't receive anything after the initial form for AOS being sent?

Thanks in advance

1) depends on the state 

2) depends on the state 

3) yes

4) the name the uscis knows you by is the easiest 

5) nobody will come looking for you 

[Amber and Shawn 27]

1. 2. Florida

Edit: 

6. I didnt get my flu shot during medical in Malaysia, do i get it done before my AOS Interview? if so does it need to be somewhere specific/certified? or can i get it done at like CVS?

[payxibka 10,044]

13 minutes ago, Amber and Shawn said:

1. 2. Florida

Edit: 

6. I didnt get my flu shot during medical in Malaysia, do i get it done before my AOS Interview? if so does it need to be somewhere specific/certified? or can i get it done at like CVS?

Since flu is seasonal,  you may not even need it.   Is your ds3025 marked complete?

[geowrian 22,335]

1. Check how long it takes to get the certificate at your local county registrar. Most only take days or so, except for a handful in certain areas that can take a few weeks or so.
2. Generally, no. A quick search on Florida indicates no. Normally you need to change a first name via an order from a judge, or you can do it for naturalization later.
3. The marriage certificate is a legal name change document. The passport remains valid, although connecting the name on that to your current name would be via the marriage certificate.
   1. If you get a court-based name change to address the first name, then the court order would be your legal name change document.
4. Technically you can apply for an SSN in the married name, although it's usually easier to get it in the name from your passport/visa, then change it later once you have an EAD or green card. SSA has been known to (incorrectly) not accept the marriage certificate as sufficient evidence of the name change as it won't match DHS records yet.
   1. For AOS, use your current (married) name, whatever that legally may be. The name you put on the forms is the one they will issue the card(s) in.
5. It's possible to be detained after the 90 days since you have no evidence of your authorized stay yet. But it would be very rare in that short of a timeframe, and should be worked out once they check into the case.