redundant question of married name vs maiden name

[bigdog 377]

My wife is using her name on all documents. We will ask as AOS interview about using her maiden name as middle name before GC is issued. That is what they advised when i called USCIS.

[bahaynamin 13]

NavyK the adjustment of status fee is actually around $1,000

[Ryan H 3,834]

one needs to file for adjustment fo status to permanent residency and it involves fee of around 500.

The fee for Adjustment of Status is $1070.

[Julie y Pat 67]

I think the fee for a new green card is around $500. OP is the petitioner, she should be able to change her name whenever she pleases.

[Navyk 78]

NavyK the adjustment of status fee is actually around $1,000

Wow 1070, that kills K3 route. Yes I think 500 is for changing the name before the 2 years period and to get a new GC.

Edited September 9, 2011 by NavyK

[jv323 3]

We all have two options and both work but plan it before you send I-130 and don't try to change it mid way:

• Provide the maiden name and use new name in I-130, then get the name on the passport changed in time for filing DS-230. It works fine. No authority is going to question as to why your certificate have maiden name. The one important thing is that the name on the visa and the passport must be same.
• Use the maiden name in I-130 and continue to use it all the way. Then at the time of removing condition and issuing a new Green Card (after 2 years), get the name changed to avoid fee or change it as soon as you enter US paying the fee (around 500).

I had a similar question but I changed my maiden name to married name, under any other names used I put in my maiden name. I have my social security number changed and my driver license also.I haven't changed my passport since my husband is the one getting the visa so his passport will reflect everthing.