Changing last name

[Mimino 2]

Hey, all!

We're in the process of removing conditions (paperwork received by uscis in August). I'm looking to slightly adjust my last name (from ...schi to ...ski), and was wondering what steps are necessary?

Thank you.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

At this stage of the game you actually need to do an official name change through the courts. Submitting information to update your green card status isn't the route that will do this.

What you may wish to do, however, is if you plan on applying for Citizenship you can make any name changes at that time. The Naturalization document contains a section where it asks if you wish to change your name. As part of the Naturalization process, USCIS then submits the documentation to a judge who then makes the legal name change official, and then processes the Naturalization application in the new legal name. There is no additional fee for a name change as part of the Naturalization process, but there is one - several hundred dollars, I believe - for a legal name change otherwise.

[Mimino 2]

thank you, Kathryn! that makes perfect sense

[jay & ken 0]

I'm planning to change my 6 year-old son's full name( first,middle and last name). Could I do that when I apply for N-400 in November next year? We are in the process of AOS. Or I must file in the local Court?? Thanks.