Changing My Last Name

[katiebell 0]

Hi! I am here because I have been searching online for answers to my question and I found this great forum for foreigners who needs help when it comes to US Visa.

My Green Card will expire soon this coming February 24 and my husband and I decided to file for Removal of Condition on the first week of January. Since I still using my maiden name and I want to change it to my husband's last name. What should I do to change my last name to my husband's name? Any answers and replies that will clearly help me, I would really appreciate it. Thank you so much

[Operator 1,927]

With your marriage certificate you should be able to do it at the SSA office. Alternatively I think you can do it when you apply for ROC.

[Anh map 2,098]

Hi! I am here because I have been searching online for answers to my question and I found this great forum for foreigners who needs help when it comes to US Visa.

My Green Card will expire soon this coming February 24 and my husband and I decided to file for Removal of Condition on the first week of January. Since I still using my maiden name and I want to change it to my husband's last name. What should I do to change my last name to my husband's name? Any answers and replies that will clearly help me, I would really appreciate it. Thank you so much

To legally change your name now you will have to file some papers at your local courthouse. Or if you are planning to become a US citizen, you can do it as a part of the Naturalization process.

[Operator 1,927]

To legally change your name now you will have to file some papers at your local courthouse. Or if you are planning to become a US citizen, you can do it as a part of the Naturalization process.

Is this because she already has status? I guess I'm confused about this and should have reserved my answer. Can you clue me in a little bit about when name changes are possible?

[katiebell 0]

Thank you so much for your help!!! Well, I really have no definite answers yet because some people say here in this website, I could change it when I'm filing my ROC. I"m confused

To legally change your name now you will have to file some papers at your local courthouse. Or if you are planning to become a US citizen, you can do it as a part of the Naturalization process.

Hi! I am not a citizen yet, I only have spouse visa right now and filing to remove the condition next month. Thank you for ur help!

[Anh map 2,098]

At this point I would think that you have a green card, not a spousal visa. If you did not legally change your last name when you married, it is typically done through a court filing.

The Removal of Conditions does not involve a court proceeding. The Naturalization ceremony is a court proceeding.

Do a Google search for the name change process in your specific state of residence if you want to change your name prior to the naturalization process.