Name change in Indian Passport?

[kramer 0]

Hi!

I am awaiting Packet 3 from the embassy. I figure I have 1.5-2 months before interview. Should I change my passport to reflect spouse name? Thus far, all my forms have been in my maiden name.

Thanks!

[Bheju 0]

Hi!

I am awaiting Packet 3 from the embassy. I figure I have 1.5-2 months before interview. Should I change my passport to reflect spouse name? Thus far, all my forms have been in my maiden name.

Thanks!

Dude

It depends.

The ppl at the Passport office (at the time of PCC) made my wife change her passport and add my name for spouse. But her name is same as before marriage (same middlename).

I have a friend who is a guy; he did not have to do anything. Not even adding his wife's name to his passport as spouse.

none of them had any issues at the US embassy.

Hope this helps.

Bheju

[k.loveh 0]

Hi!

I am awaiting Packet 3 from the embassy. I figure I have 1.5-2 months before interview. Should I change my passport to reflect spouse name? Thus far, all my forms have been in my maiden name.

Thanks!

No. you don't have to change your name. But if where you're from in India doesn't take very long, then why not do it?