Name change after immigration

[sophyie 0]

Hi everyone,

I've immigrated about a year ago but only recently changed my last name. I added his last name with a hyphon, so it's MylastName-HislastName.

All my immigration documents are in my maiden name.

My new passport shows my new name.

Now I'm wondering if anyone knows what kind of paperwork I have to fill out to let USCIS know that I changed my name- I guess I'd need a new green card also.

Anyone?

Thanks!

sophyie

[Liebi 0]

That would be form I-90 (Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card) to get the name changed, filing fee is $ 370.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD

[NickandChristine 0]

So would you recommend doing it right after the wedding and before filing AOS? How complicated is it?

[Liebi 0]

So would you recommend doing it right after the wedding and before filing AOS? How complicated is it?

Hi, according to your timeline you can do the name change along with the AOS application. Meaning: when you come to the US on a K1 you can change your name simply when you get married (Just sign the marriage certificate with your new name, that's it) and then file the AOS paperwork in your new name as well. That is no problem (and yes, highly recommended if you change your name upon marriage) and not complicated at all. You will receive all documents (EAD, GC) with your new name.

As far as the German authorities are concerned: once the AOS is done and you have your GC you can file an application with the German embassy in the US to have your name changed and your marriage registered in Germany as well (Standesamt 1 in Berlin). The embassy can also change the name in your passport, if you wish.

In sophyie's case it's a little different because she decided to change her name after marriage and after her AOS was approved, that's why she has to file a separate application (I-90).

[rjp44 1]

So would you recommend doing it right after the wedding and before filing AOS? How complicated is it?

Hi, according to your timeline you can do the name change along with the AOS application. Meaning: when you come to the US on a K1 you can change your name simply when you get married (Just sign the marriage certificate with your new name, that's it) and then file the AOS paperwork in your new name as well. That is no problem (and yes, highly recommended if you change your name upon marriage) and not complicated at all. You will receive all documents (EAD, GC) with your new name.

As far as the German authorities are concerned: once the AOS is done and you have your GC you can file an application with the German embassy in the US to have your name changed and your marriage registered in Germany as well (Standesamt 1 in Berlin). The embassy can also change the name in your passport, if you wish.

In sophyie's case it's a little different because she decided to change her name after marriage and after her AOS was approved, that's why she has to file a separate application (I-90).

Don't forget to have your name changed with Social Security also. There is no charge for that.