Yeah!!!, My Fiancée got the visa, now a question about name change

[mm2000 0]

Hi

My Fiancee got the K1 visa on 8-15. Yay!!!!!!!!!!

Now we are planning to change her name (both first and last name) after we got marry. My question how is the affect her before

she become a US citizen? Since usually I travel when I wasn't a US citizen I used my green card and my Chinese Passport together (travel to place like China and Canada),

but the name on her green card and Chinese Passport will be different after the name change. Does this really matter?

Or I can simply apply for some kind of travel "document" for her after the name change and not using her Chinese Passport at all?

Thanks

[higantetingting 0]

CONGRATULATIONS

[Alexandra_v 0]

congratulations !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[payxibka 10,045]

Hi

My Fiancee got the K1 visa on 8-15. Yay!!!!!!!!!!

Now we are planning to change her name (both first and last name) after we got marry. My question how is the affect her before

she become a US citizen? Since usually I travel when I wasn't a US citizen I used my green card and my Chinese Passport together (travel to place like China and Canada),

but the name on her green card and Chinese Passport will be different after the name change. Does this really matter?

Or I can simply apply for some kind of travel "document" for her after the name change and not using her Chinese Passport at all?

Thanks

Many are in your situation including my wife. When she travels, we carry a copy of the document that made the name change (marriage certificate).

Edited August 18, 2008 by fwaguy

[I'm Gone 60]

Hi

My Fiancee got the K1 visa on 8-15. Yay!!!!!!!!!!

Now we are planning to change her name (both first and last name) after we got marry. My question how is the affect her before

she become a US citizen? Since usually I travel when I wasn't a US citizen I used my green card and my Chinese Passport together (travel to place like China and Canada),

but the name on her green card and Chinese Passport will be different after the name change. Does this really matter?

Or I can simply apply for some kind of travel "document" for her after the name change and not using her Chinese Passport at all?

She is not going to be able to legally change her first name through marriage. Will need court order to change her first name or do it through Naturalization.

[payxibka 10,045]

Hi

My Fiancee got the K1 visa on 8-15. Yay!!!!!!!!!!

Now we are planning to change her name (both first and last name) after we got marry. My question how is the affect her before

she become a US citizen? Since usually I travel when I wasn't a US citizen I used my green card and my Chinese Passport together (travel to place like China and Canada),

but the name on her green card and Chinese Passport will be different after the name change. Does this really matter?

Or I can simply apply for some kind of travel "document" for her after the name change and not using her Chinese Passport at all?

She is not going to be able to legally change her first name through marriage. Will need court order to change her first name or do it through Naturalization.

Check you local laws as this is state dependant... We had the opportunity to change all three names upon marriage.. (either party)...

My wife changed the spelling of her first name, adopted a middle name and changed her last name when we got married. I could have changed my name from John Q. Public to Fwaguy X. Zachovia, if I had wanted to.

Edited August 18, 2008 by fwaguy

[mm2000 0]

Thanks, everyone

I know she can change her First/Last name through marriage here in New York, so that not a problem. I think I just have her to carry the marriage certificate anywhere she goes.

[happyinlove012408 0]

Congrats

[I'm Gone 60]

Thanks, everyone

I know she can change her First/Last name through marriage here in New York, so that not a problem. I think I just have her to carry the marriage certificate anywhere she goes.

http://www.health.state.ny.us/vital_records/married.htm

Every person has the right to adopt any name by which he or she wishes to be known simply by using that name consistently and without intent to defraud. A person's last name (surname) does not automatically change upon marriage, and neither party to the marriage is required to change his or her last name. The bride and groom need not take the same last name.

One or both parties to a marriage may elect to change the surname by which he or she wishes to be known after the marriage by entering the new name in the appropriate space provided on the marriage license. The new name must consist of one of the following options:

-- the surname of the other spouse;

-- any former surname of either spouse;

-- a name combining into a single surname all or a segment of the premarriage surname or any former surname of each spouse;

-- a combination name separated by a hyphen, provided that each part of such combination surname is the premarriage surname, or any former surname, of each of the spouses.

The use of this option will provide a record of your change of name. The marriage certificate, containing the new name, if any, is proof that the use of the new name, or the retention of the former name, is lawful. The local Social Security Administration office should be contacted so that its records and your social security identification card reflect the name change. There is no charge for this service.

Whether you decide to use or not use this option at the time of your marriage license application, you still have the right to adopt a different name through usage at some future date. However, your marriage license cannot be changed to record a surname you decide to use after your marriage.

If you plan to use your married name at work, be sure to have your name changed in Social Security records. This way, you will get credit for all your earnings. It's easy and it's absolutely free. Contact any Social Security office. Look in the telephone book for the address and phone number. You will need documentary evidence showing both your old name and your new name.

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You can start calling yourself Micky Mouse, but that doesn't make it your legal name and SSA isn't going to change a first name based on marriage or at least shouldn't do it.

Edited August 19, 2008 by I Quit