Flying from the Philippines to the US, married name not on passport, but on green card

[miggyab 20]

Good morning, all. 

 

It's my first time posting on this forum, and I'm so glad I found it. 

 

My situation: I'm flying to the Philippines with my mom in two weeks, and then I'm flying back to the US end of November. I currently have a green card and a valid Philippine passport, but my last name is different between both documents. My passport has my unmarried last name (e.g., Reyes) and my GC has my hyphenated married last name (e.g., Reyes-Baker). My husband and I are in a same-sex marriage, which is why I couldn't change my passport name (not recognized by the Philippines, etc.) My lawyer said this shouldn't be an issue entering the US, but I'm wondering if this will cause any issues leaving the Philippines.

 

My question:  Has there been anyone in a similar situation? Do people think this is going to be fine? Would any other documentation be good to have on hand? Would appreciate any and all feedback and advice. 

 

Thank you so much! 

 

 

[Just Paul 4,595]

Just carry a copy of your marriage certificate to link the names.

[payxibka 10,048]

2 minutes ago, miggyab said:

Good morning, all. 

 

It's my first time posting on this forum, and I'm so glad I found it. 

 

My situation: I'm flying to the Philippines with my mom in two weeks, and then I'm flying back to the US end of November. I currently have a green card and a valid Philippine passport, but my last name is different between both documents. My passport has my unmarried last name (e.g., Reyes) and my GC has my hyphenated married last name (e.g., Reyes-Baker). My husband and I are in a same-sex marriage, which is why I couldn't change my passport name (not recognized by the Philippines, etc.) My lawyer said this shouldn't be an issue entering the US, but I'm wondering if this will cause any issues leaving the Philippines.

 

My question:  Has there been anyone in a similar situation? Do people think this is going to be fine? Would any other documentation be good to have on hand? Would appreciate any and all feedback and advice. 

 

Thank you so much! 

 

 

Show your marriage certificate showing change of name along with GC

[Loren Y 2,768]

All the airlines cares is that the name on your government issued ID matches what is on the ticket. Use the name on your passport for the reservation and it will make things easier. The airlines are pretty incompetent, and you start trying to convince them of a name change by showing them documents and marriage certificates it will just slow you down. The airlines are separate from CBP, so you will use your Green card to enter the US along with your passport. When my wife and I travel internationally I always use her name as it appears in her passport( She didn't change her name, as we decided it would mean she needs a new passport, and other ID's with my last name on it, and we didn't want to mess with that along with the whole immigration fiasco). So just use the name on your passport for your flight.

[payxibka 10,048]

26 minutes ago, Loren Y said:

All the airlines cares is that the name on your government issued ID matches what is on the ticket. Use the name on your passport for the reservation and it will make things easier. The airlines are pretty incompetent, and you start trying to convince them of a name change by showing them documents and marriage certificates it will just slow you down. The airlines are separate from CBP, so you will use your Green card to enter the US along with your passport. When my wife and I travel internationally I always use her name as it appears in her passport( She didn't change her name, as we decided it would mean she needs a new passport, and other ID's with my last name on it, and we didn't want to mess with that along with the whole immigration fiasco). So just use the name on your passport for your flight.

They care about more than that..  They will need to show the GC to prove they will be allowed to enter the USA or they won't be able to board the plane 

Edited October 24, 2020 by payxibka

[Loren Y 2,768]

2 hours ago, payxibka said:

They care about more than that..  They will need to show the GC to prove they will be allowed to enter the USA or they won't be able to board the plane 

True, but at the foreign airport the green card is just a glorified visa basically. It gives you permission to present yourself for admission to the US. Your actual travel document is your passport. While both will be needed, the passport is the primary document, and why names should match on that. Showing a marriage certificate issued by the US ( there are 50 different styles, one for every state) and hoping the counter person knows what one is isn't very likely. But know they see passports and green cards all day long. They see the same photo on both passport and green card your good. Just to take the road of least resistance, OP should use name in the passport for travel reservations until passport is updated. 

[payxibka 10,048]

1 minute ago, Loren Y said:

True, but at the foreign airport the green card is just a glorified visa basically. It gives you permission to present yourself for admission to the US. Your actual travel document is your passport. While both will be needed, the passport is the primary document, and why names should match on that. Showing a marriage certificate issued by the US ( there are 50 different styles, one for every state) and hoping the counter person knows what one is isn't very likely. But know they see passports and green cards all day long. They see the same photo on both passport and green card your good. Just to take the road of least resistance, OP should use name in the passport for travel reservations until passport is updated. 

You didn't grasp what I was saying.   The traveler needs to bridge the discrepancy between the passport/ticket name and the green card.  My ex had to do this at the foreign airport to get boring pass as well as immigration exit control 

[miggyab 20]

6 hours ago, Paul & Mary said:

Just carry a copy of your marriage certificate to link the names.

 

6 hours ago, payxibka said:

Show your marriage certificate showing change of name along with GC

Thanks so much, everyone! Will be sure to keep my marriage certificate handy as I go through the several steps at check-in (travel tax payment, actual check-ing/luggage drop-off) and through immigration on my way out.

 

3 hours ago, Loren Y said:

Use the name on your passport for the reservation and it will make things easier.

 

7 minutes ago, Loren Y said:

Just to take the road of least resistance, OP should use name in the passport for travel reservations until passport is updated. 

This is what I did when I booked our tickets some weeks ago, so this is really good to know and get confirmation on. Thanks so much for your advice!

 

3 minutes ago, payxibka said:

The traveler needs to bridge the discrepancy between the passport/ticket name and the green card.  My ex had to do this at the foreign airport to get boarding pass as well as immigration exit control.

This was actually exactly what I was concerned about. Thank you very much for your advice! Knowing about someone who had to go through the same process -- and getting through it -- is very reassuring  

[Just Paul 4,595]

3 hours ago, payxibka said:

boring pass

where were you flying to

 

darn keyboards.

 

Edited October 24, 2020 by Paul & Mary

[payxibka 10,048]

Just now, Paul & Mary said:

where were you flying to

 

darn keyboards.

 

From Europe to USA

[payxibka 10,048]

1 minute ago, payxibka said:

From Europe (non Schengen) to Europe (Schengen) to USA

 

[Allovertheworld 355]

Make sure you do CFO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Joke Lang.........

[miggyab 20]

On 10/25/2020 at 6:44 AM, Allovertheworld said:

Make sure you do CFO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Joke Lang.........

OMG. I had a really bad experience with the CFO: I was barred from leaving for school in 2015 because I didn't have the CFO stamp on my passport, WHICH NO ONE TOLD ME ABOUT TILL I WAS AT IMMIGRATION EXIT CONTROL. I had to rebook my flight and attend that damned J-1 information session before I was allowed to leave

 

Needless to say, this post SCARED me! HAHA! Phew! So no need for CFO anymore at all, right?

[Chancy 6,247]

On 10/27/2020 at 3:37 AM, miggyab said:

So no need for CFO anymore at all, right?

 

No need for another CFO.  For extra peace of mind, bring the passport with your old CFO sticker.

 

I've heard rumors of GC holders being asked to attend CFO because the BI officer suspected they skipped the requirement when they left to immigrate (i.e. used a tourist visa, overstayed, found a way to get legal), but no confirmed reports.

 

[Cyberfx1024 7,980]

On 10/26/2020 at 3:37 PM, miggyab said:

OMG. I had a really bad experience with the CFO: I was barred from leaving for school in 2015 because I didn't have the CFO stamp on my passport, WHICH NO ONE TOLD ME ABOUT TILL I WAS AT IMMIGRATION EXIT CONTROL. I had to rebook my flight and attend that damned J-1 information session before I was allowed to leave

 

Needless to say, this post SCARED me! HAHA! Phew! So no need for CFO anymore at all, right?

We have seen some pretty bad experiences here in regards to people having to deal with CFO. The biggest complaint from people is that they "didn't know they had to do it until they weren't allowed to leave the country".