American Male / Swedish Female - Name Change?

[Sara & Mark 2]

Iranian born female, still an Iranian citizen but also a Swedish citizen living in Sweden.

I am an American citizen, we are getting married in the USA in April 2012 then immediately starting the IR-1 / CR-1 process.

My question involves changing her last name when we get married, will this effect her Iranian or Swedish citizenship in any way, shape, or form?

[EmigratingSwede 16]

It will most definitely not affect her Swedish citizenship at all. Since she has no status in the U.S. the name change is entirely a Swedish concern at this point. She can register the marriage and apply for the name change at the same time when she gets back to Sweden. wait for the name change to take effect before handing in any paperwork for the CR1.

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

Iranian born female, still an Iranian citizen but also a Swedish citizen living in Sweden.

I am an American citizen, we are getting married in the USA in April 2012 then immediately starting the IR-1 / CR-1 process.

My question involves changing her last name when we get married, will this effect her Iranian or Swedish citizenship in any way, shape, or form?

No.

That aside, just as a 411 upfront, just like the U.S., Iran does not recognize dual citizenship, whereas Sweden does (since 2001). So if your (then) wife will eventually naturalize as an American, she'll have to carry 3 passports.

[Sara & Mark 2]

It will most definitely not affect her Swedish citizenship at all. Since she has no status in the U.S. the name change is entirely a Swedish concern at this point. She can register the marriage and apply for the name change at the same time when she gets back to Sweden. wait for the name change to take effect before handing in any paperwork for the CR1.

Thank you for the reply.

Do you have any idea what the turn-around time is on registering a marriage and a name change in Sweden?

[Sara & Mark 2]

No.

That aside, just as a 411 upfront, just like the U.S., Iran does not recognize dual citizenship, whereas Sweden does (since 2001). So if your (then) wife will eventually naturalize as an American, she'll have to carry 3 passports.

Thank you.

I grew up in Canada, paid into the Canadian Pension Plan for years, and am still able to draw on the Canadian Pension Plan when I retire.

I have read that my fiancee will able to do the same with her benefits from Sweden, at the correct age, as an American citizen. Am I correct in my understanding?

[EmigratingSwede 16]

Do you have any idea what the turn-around time is on registering a marriage and a name change in Sweden?

I think it took about a week.

[Alaska2012 462]

Thank you for the reply.

Do you have any idea what the turn-around time is on registering a marriage and a name change in Sweden?

Depends on the work load at Skatteverket. Took me about 2 weeks when i did it in august, but I was on them everyday, can take up to a month if you are unlucky

[Sara & Mark 2]

Depends on the work load at Skatteverket. Took me about 2 weeks when i did it in august, but I was on them everyday, can take up to a month if you are unlucky

Thank you.