Dual citizen with two surnames on non-US passport

[generalmilky 0]

Hi! 

 

I am a dual US and Spanish citizen. On my US passport I just have one surname, but my Spanish passport I have two names. 

I live in Spain, and will be submitting an I-130 for a marriage green card for my spouse. Most of my documents and evidence (e.g. marriage certificate) include both of my surnames. 

 

My question is: when filling in the I-130 and other forms, do I just use my single surname as on my US passport? Will it be OK if my supporting evidence includes my second surname as well?

Thanks for any help :)

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8 hours ago, generalmilky said:

Hi! 

 

I am a dual US and Spanish citizen. On my US passport I just have one surname, but my Spanish passport I have two names. 

I live in Spain, and will be submitting an I-130 for a marriage green card for my spouse. Most of my documents and evidence (e.g. marriage certificate) include both of my surnames. 

 

My question is: when filling in the I-130 and other forms, do I just use my single surname as on my US passport? Will it be OK if my supporting evidence includes my second surname as well?

Thanks for any help

Yes, use your current legal name in the USA.  They will understand the discrepancy.  No issue there.  To be clear though, you are filing an I-130 petition, to start an immigrant visa process for your spouse.  Yes, once she obtains AND USES the visa to enter the USA, she will be entitled to a green card to signify her Lawful Permanent Resident Status, but a "Green Card" is not something either of you will ever "apply for".