Middle names

[Daft02810 0]

Ok, I fell into a cultural difference trap. When I filled out the I-130 for the wife I put the same middle name I knew she had. What I didn't know is that when we got married that middle name dropped and her maiden last name became her middle name and then she took my last name. Think this will be a problem and if so what advice can you give.

Thanks

[RVIANE♛ 5]

Ok, I fell into a cultural difference trap. When I filled out the I-130 for the wife I put the same middle name I knew she had. What I didn't know is that when we got married that middle name dropped and her maiden last name became her middle name and then she took my last name. Think this will be a problem and if so what advice can you give.

Thanks

it will not be a problem when i got married i dropped my middle name (maiden name in the philippines) and i use my surname as my middle name now and then my husband's last name

[one...two...tree 2,762]

It is a common practice among Hispanic cultures as well. My wife did the same and it was no problem.

[ManilaIdaho 2]

Dont worry,USCIS will change it for u.When i filled out my I-485 application,I also wrote my maiden last name as my middle name and acquired my husband's last name.But when i got my NOA1,NOA2 i noticed that they put my maiden middle name as my middle name so i called the USCIS thinking that they might correct it but i was told that my mother's last name should be my middle name.

[Zen Den 18]

Ok, I fell into a cultural difference trap. When I filled out the I-130 for the wife I put the same middle name I knew she had. What I didn't know is that when we got married that middle name dropped and her maiden last name became her middle name and then she took my last name. Think this will be a problem and if so what advice can you give.

Thanks

if you mean that she has since changed her name in her GC/SS/DL after you got married,

although the error in her i-130 application is a minor thing, USCIS says to call for corrections.

it's better to do so to avoid any other problems. (plus it will take the stress away, hehe)

[Zen Den 18]

Ok, I fell into a cultural difference trap. When I filled out the I-130 for the wife I put the same middle name I knew she had. What I didn't know is that when we got married that middle name dropped and her maiden last name became her middle name and then she took my last name. Think this will be a problem and if so what advice can you give.

Thanks

oops disregard the first line of my previous post (if you mean that she has since changed her name in her GC/SS/DL after you got married)

didn't see that you're a CR1

simply put, whatever your wife decided she will use should be what you put in the form, so if it's wasn't, call the uscis still

[MI.PI 7]

Dont worry,USCIS will change it for u.When i filled out my I-485 application,I also wrote my maiden last name as my middle name and acquired my husband's last name.But when i got my NOA1,NOA2 i noticed that they put my maiden middle name as my middle name so i called the USCIS thinking that they might correct it but i was told that my mother's last name should be my middle name.

This is interesting. This may be off-topic but I'm curious if this is the same in other states or service centers. I ask because we're having a problem about the use of middle name now that we're filling for AOS. We followed the Philippine naming convention (i.e. using my maiden name as my new middle name) in our application forms. USCIS' notices bears the name as I had it written in the forms. However, we were told during my biometrics appointment at the ASC in Michigan that the way we do it in the Philippines is not acceptable in Michigan and that we would need to file for a petition for name change and attend a court hearing if I want to use my maiden name as a new middle name. I did some reading in the forum and seem like other filipinas in other states used their maiden name as their new middle name when they filed for AOS and there was never an issue.

I hope others can share their experience just so we can verify if there are state specific rules about the use of maiden name as new middle name after marriage.

[Daft02810 0]

Thank you all for the help. I'll give USCIS a call on Monday and let you know.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

This is interesting. This may be off-topic but I'm curious if this is the same in other states or service centers. I ask because we're having a problem about the use of middle name now that we're filling for AOS. We followed the Philippine naming convention (i.e. using my maiden name as my new middle name) in our application forms. USCIS' notices bears the name as I had it written in the forms. However, we were told during my biometrics appointment at the ASC in Michigan that the way we do it in the Philippines is not acceptable in Michigan and that we would need to file for a petition for name change and attend a court hearing if I want to use my maiden name as a new middle name. I did some reading in the forum and seem like other filipinas in other states used their maiden name as their new middle name when they filed for AOS and there was never an issue.

I hope others can share their experience just so we can verify if there are state specific rules about the use of maiden name as new middle name after marriage.

You might find comfort from this attorney's response to a similar question:

Green Card issue: Middle name/last name after marriage

I applied for I90 to change my name in the green card after marriage. I did biometrics and don't have the card yet. My concern that I have is will USCIS accept the name change I wrote in the form? You see, in my country, I automatically take my husband's last name and my maiden name becomes my middle name. So both my middle and last names changed. This is already reflected in my passport.

So my question is will the USCIS accept the name change if both middle name and last names are changed and just submitting the marriage certificate and amended passport as supporting documenttation? Thanks.

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Attorney's reply:

USCIS should always accept the new identity documents issued after marriage as proof of legal name change. When you submit the supporting documentation for your I-90, include the new passport and marriage certificate, and a copy of your old passport, but if you file before they mail you the green card they will send a request asking for it.

This is general information only. It is not intended as a substitute for legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client realtionship.

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