Change of Name Process for I-130

[jacoman 0]

Hello All,

I am currently filing out the I-130 form for myself and my Colombian wife. We were married at a notary here in Colombia on September 21, 2007. The marriage documents were filled out and signed by my Colombian wife using her maiden name and supporting documents with her maiden name. Does the fact that we are officially married allow me to put my last name instead of hers on the I-130 where it asks for her last name? Or do I need to change her last name (to my last name) by a court order or some other measure before I am allowed to assign her my last name on the I-130 form?

Any help highly appreciated,

Jaco

[Dakine 26]

Hello All,

I am currently filing out the I-130 form for myself and my Colombian wife. We were married at a notary here in Colombia on September 21, 2007. The marriage documents were filled out and signed by my Colombian wife using her maiden name and supporting documents with her maiden name. Does the fact that we are officially married allow me to put my last name instead of hers on the I-130 where it asks for her last name? Or do I need to change her last name (to my last name) by a court order or some other measure before I am allowed to assign her my last name on the I-130 form?

Any help highly appreciated,

Jaco

I did so and no problems. She should change her name in her passport also.

Get at least 3 certified copies of the MC. She'll need them later on.

Edited December 1, 2007 by Haole