AOS Name change? when to do it?

[Marieke H 2,314]

1 minute ago, Ayrton said:

Unfortunately that's an issue a lot of people face, even though their instructions says the opposite. You didn't need to wait for GC or EAD to change the name with SSA, as long as your I-94 was still valid. After that, yes, EAD/GC is needed.

 

In my case, I changed my name in the court after my EAD was issued with my old name. I was able to change my name in my SSC, by just sending the court order and the EAD with the old name (and a copy of their instructions to make sure they wouldn't deny it again).

My I-94 was still valid, but I was told that there was a mismatch of information, and that it would be easier to wait for my EAD. I was fine with waiting because I couldn't work or anything yet anyway. Once I had my EAD it was super easy to update.

[Ayrton 965]

3 minutes ago, Marieke H said:

My I-94 was still valid, but I was told that there was a mismatch of information, and that it would be easier to wait for my EAD. I was fine with waiting because I couldn't work or anything yet anyway. Once I had my EAD it was super easy to update.

It's all lies... Hahahaha

 

They did the same thing to me the first time I applied. Second time I sent a copy of their own instructions manual that says

 

"The only time you may process an SSN application in a name that does not agree with the name shown on the immigration document is if the person legally changed his or her name after the immigration document is issued. In these situations, the legal name is the name shown on the evidence of the name change. For information on evidence of a name change, see RM 10212.010."

 

Got the card 2 weeks later.

Edited July 19, 2021 by Ayrton

[rafato 6]

17 minutes ago, Marieke H said:

1. In my case, and many other K-1 cases, the Social Security office would not change the name on the Social Security card after marriage, because the information you provide them (new name, married status) does not match with what they find in the system from immigrations. Once the EAD or green card is approved in the new name, the system is updated and you can update your Social Security card.

2. Not all states have the option to change a name on a marriage certificate. Mine just shows both of our names before marriage, and there is no option to write in what the new name will be. That marriage certificate was still sufficient to change my last name to my husband's name and make my maiden name my middle name. The marriage certificate is proof of legal name change; you just need to be consistent with the new name you are using. You are not "writing any name without proof", you are taking your spouse's last name that is on the marriage certificate; that is sufficient proof.

3. A marriage certificate is proof of legal name change, even if it does not specify what the married name will be.

 

I filed my AOS/EAD/AP in my new married name (my SS card still had my maiden name), and I included my maiden name under "previous names used" in the forms. My EAD/AP arrived in my married name. Then I went to the Social Security office to have my name changed on my SS card, using my EAD/AP as proof of status and name, plus my marriage certificate. I have had zero issues. It takes a while, but everything in this immigration process takes time.

 

Edit: What @Ayrton said in a much more concise way...

Thanks for clarifying this.  We will complete AOS with the new maiden name and submit out marriage certificate with both our maiden names on it. We will also request on the form to have ssa send us a social security card which will have the. Ew na.e on it because she ready received her ss card with her maiden name.

[arken 4,197]

5 minutes ago, rafaeltostado said:

Thanks for clarifying this.  We will complete AOS with the new maiden name

You mean complete AOS with married name?

[rafato 6]

17 minutes ago, Marieke H said:

My I-94 was still valid, but I was told that there was a mismatch of information, and that it would be easier to wait for my EAD. I was fine with waiting because I couldn't work or anything yet anyway. Once I had my EAD it was super easy to update.

So can I just request ssa to send  new ss card on the AOS application?

[HRQX 4,145]

5 minutes ago, rafaeltostado said:

So can I just request ssa to send  new ss card on the AOS application?

Request it on Form I-765

[rafato 6]

12 minutes ago, arken said:

You mean complete AOS with married name?

Yes"new married name"   sorry.

[rafato 6]

7 minutes ago, HRQX said:

Request it on Form I-765

I thought it was requested on the I-485 ?

[SalishSea 16,794]

4 hours ago, Timona said:

Did you change the name on the marriage certificate?

This is not a thing.

 

Marriage certificates are issued in the current legal names of both parties (i.e. 'maiden' name).  If one party chooses to begin using the other person's name, the MC is the document used for this.

[HRQX 4,145]

34 minutes ago, rafaeltostado said:

I thought it was requested on the I-485 ?

No, it's on I-765. https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/flyers/EBE_Flyer_Apply_for_your_Social_Security_Number_While_Applying_for_Your.pdf

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To save you a trip to the Social Security Office you can now apply for your SSN and card (SSN card) on the same application form you will use to apply for permission to work legally in the United States (U.S.). That application is the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. If USCIS approves your application to work in the U.S. and you completed the section on the application to request an SSN card, then USCIS will send SSA the data we need to issue your SSN card. If you already have an SSN and you requested an SSN card on the I-765 application, we will issue you a replacement SSN card.