Changing surname after moving to the USA

[effects69 2]

I'm curious. Would it be possible for me to take my fiance's last name when we get married? Even though it's my surname issued on the visa? Or would it be ok as I already have my visa, plus I will be needing to renew my passport near the end of the year anyway. Has anyone done this and what steps would I need to take if I decide to do it.

[YuAndDan 153]

It is customary to take spouse's family name and YES you can apply for AOS using married name.

Simply file I-485, I-765, and I-131 using married name, and note maiden name on the "Other names used" line of the various forms, and on the "Name on I-94" line on form I-485.

This is a VERY FREQUENT QUESTION.

When traveling simply carry a copy of marriage cert to show how name change from that in passport to that on the green-card or AP doc.

Edited April 1, 2009 by YuAndDan

[effects69 2]

It is customary to take spouse's family name and YES you can apply for AOS using married name.

Simply file I-485, I-765, and I-131 using married name, and note maiden name on the "Other names used" line of the various forms, and on the "Name on I-94" line on form I-485.

This is a VERY FREQUENT QUESTION.

When traveling simply carry a copy of marriage cert to show how name change from that in passport to that on the green-card or AP doc.

Thanks so much for the info

[MyUKLove 0]

It is customary to take spouse's family name and YES you can apply for AOS using married name.

Simply file I-485, I-765, and I-131 using married name, and note maiden name on the "Other names used" line of the various forms, and on the "Name on I-94" line on form I-485.

This is a VERY FREQUENT QUESTION.

When traveling simply carry a copy of marriage cert to show how name change from that in passport to that on the green-card or AP doc.

Ha ha, but no, he's my fiance and a man. He wants to change his name to my former last name. Has anyone done that?

[mr and mrs 187]

Ha ha, but no, he's my fiance and a man. He wants to change his name to my former last name. Has anyone done that?

im sure there is someone on vj that has been in every variant of every immigration situation known to the information superhighway.

can you expand on his desired name change? in my head im thinking 'so, hmm, he wants to take her ex-husband's last name? alrighty, different strokes for different folks..'

though i dont think this is the case...

Edited April 2, 2009 by mr and mrs

[effects69 2]

Ha ha, but no, he's my fiance and a man. He wants to change his name to my former last name. Has anyone done that?

im sure there is someone on vj that has been in every variant of every immigration situation known to the information superhighway.

can you expand on his desired name change? in my head im thinking 'so, hmm, he wants to take her ex-husband's last name? alrighty, different strokes for different folks..'

though i dont think this is the case...

lol no! I was thinking about adding her Maiden name ( family name )not ex husbands :s

[mr and mrs 187]

ah. yes. i see. <wink>

[MARM 7]

lol no! I was thinking about adding her Maiden name ( family name )not ex husbands :s

You should check with the local laws in the state that you live in regarding your thoughts on taking on your wife's maiden name. I have heard of people doing it so I know it is not impossible.

Good luck!