Change of Name

[BT&CC 0]

Hi everybody!!!!! I am from Guatemala and came to the US with a k-1 visa. Now that we got married, we want to start with the AOS process. I don't know when to do the change of names. I have to apply for a SSN card and I don't know if either apply with my name as a single or my married name...

What should I do?

[maztec 0]

Hi everybody!!!!! I am from Guatemala and came to the US with a k-1 visa. Now that we got married, we want to start with the AOS process. I don't know when to do the change of names. I have to apply for a SSN card and I don't know if either apply with my name as a single or my married name...

What should I do?

Change it whenever you want. Keep the evidence that you changed it so you can file it. If you really wanted to change your name - you should have done it during the marriage. It is better to changey our name before applying for everything else - otherwise you just have to change it all.

[khay 0]

Hi everybody!!!!! I am from Guatemala and came to the US with a k-1 visa. Now that we got married, we want to start with the AOS process. I don't know when to do the change of names. I have to apply for a SSN card and I don't know if either apply with my name as a single or my married name...

What should I do?

when you accomplish the AOS application forms, use your married name.

about SSN, it depends on the social security office you will go to. some will allow you to apply with your married name (bring your marriage certificate) but some would not allow you to use your married name until the immigration office has updated your file and this can only happen if you already have your employment card or green card. if they don't, just apply for SSN with your single name and have it changed later.

good luck!

[BT&CC 0]

Hi everybody!!!!! I am from Guatemala and came to the US with a k-1 visa. Now that we got married, we want to start with the AOS process. I don't know when to do the change of names. I have to apply for a SSN card and I don't know if either apply with my name as a single or my married name...

What should I do?

Change it whenever you want. Keep the evidence that you changed it so you can file it. If you really wanted to change your name - you should have done it during the marriage. It is better to changey our name before applying for everything else - otherwise you just have to change it all.

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!

Hi everybody!!!!! I am from Guatemala and came to the US with a k-1 visa. Now that we got married, we want to start with the AOS process. I don't know when to do the change of names. I have to apply for a SSN card and I don't know if either apply with my name as a single or my married name...

What should I do?

when you accomplish the AOS application forms, use your married name.

about SSN, it depends on the social security office you will go to. some will allow you to apply with your married name (bring your marriage certificate) but some would not allow you to use your married name until the immigration office has updated your file and this can only happen if you already have your employment card or green card. if they don't, just apply for SSN with your single name and have it changed later.

good luck!

THANKS A LOOOOT!