First Name Change

[addiction 0]

I know during naturalization, there's an option to change your name, which is a nice option for those who want to change to an American first name. But wouldn't it be simpler to change it from the beginning? That way my fiance wouldn't have to change his name on all his documents (like SSN, bank accounts, marriage certificate, passport, driver's license) later.

I've read that he might be able to during the k1 visa interview or the POE but can't find much details on the process.

I haven't filed my k1 petition yet. I wanted to see how would be the simplest way to change his first name. I think a court order name change in his country before filing the k1 seems a bit of hassle (petition, hearing, publication, etc), so I'd like to avoid that. If there's an option to change it some time during the K1 process, I'd really appreciate if someone could point me to how. Thanks.

[Hershey888 5]

I know during naturalization, there's an option to change your name, which is a nice option for those who want to change to an American first name. But wouldn't it be simpler to change it from the beginning? That way my fiance wouldn't have to change his name on all his documents (like SSN, bank accounts, marriage certificate, passport, driver's license) later.

I've read that he might be able to during the k1 visa interview or the POE but can't find much details on the process.

I haven't filed my k1 petition yet. I wanted to see how would be the simplest way to change his first name. I think a court order name change in his country before filing the k1 seems a bit of hassle (petition, hearing, publication, etc), so I'd like to avoid that. If there's an option to change it some time during the K1 process, I'd really appreciate if someone could point me to how. Thanks.

I dont think you can do that. When i was naturalized i change my first name. After i got the court order i went thru all the process from banks to SSN.