Green Card - change back to maiden name

[rawmacgirl 0]

I came in to the US from Canada 2 years ago on a K1 Visa.

I took my husbands name on the marriage certificate and filed for my permanent residency using married name.

My 2 yr green card expires in Dec 2012

My social and drivers license are also both in married name.

Still married, but would like to revert to my maiden name.

What's the best way to go about this? What do I change first? Do I need to wait until my green card renewal comes up or would the name change need to happen before?

Thanks!

[Anh map 2,098]

I came in to the US from Canada 2 years ago on a K1 Visa.

I took my husbands name on the marriage certificate and filed for my permanent residency using married name.

My 2 yr green card expires in Dec 2012

My social and drivers license are also both in married name.

Still married, but would like to revert to my maiden name.

What's the best way to go about this? What do I change first? Do I need to wait until my green card renewal comes up or would the name change need to happen before?

Thanks!

Name changes are done through the courts, not USCIS. Check with your local clerk of courts office for the steps to take.

[rawmacgirl 0]

Name changes are done through the courts, not USCIS. Check with your local clerk of courts office for the steps to take.

Thanks! Once it's changed, do you know if it's possible to change it on the green card at any time? And what would the procedure be?

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Thanks! Once it's changed, do you know if it's possible to change it on the green card at any time? And what would the procedure be?

You can either:

1. try and get your legal name change done before ROC and then just put the new name on the card; or

2. if you're too late for ROC and you're applying for USC then change it then; or

3. or if you don't want to wait that long, or if you aren't applying for USC, then file an I-90 and pay the $450 fee

[rawmacgirl 0]

You can either:

1. try and get your legal name change done before ROC and then just put the new name on the card; or

2. if you're too late for ROC and you're applying for USC then change it then; or

3. or if you don't want to wait that long, or if you aren't applying for USC, then file an I-90 and pay the $450 fee

What's ROC and USC?

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[VanessaTony 3,567]

What's ROC and USC?

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Removal of conditions

United States Citizen / United States Citizenship. In this case, the latter.

[rawmacgirl 0]

Removal of conditions

United States Citizen / United States Citizenship. In this case, the latter.

Ah. OK. I've got another year before I can apply for USC.

Is ROC something I do when my first green card comes up for renewal ? It expires in Dec 2012 (2 years)

Is it considered a red flag to change back to maiden name, or a non-issue?

[Sarah B 26]

Ah. OK. I've got another year before I can apply for USC.

Is ROC something I do when my first green card comes up for renewal ? It expires in Dec 2012 (2 years)

Is it considered a red flag to change back to maiden name, or a non-issue?

Yes, RoC (Removal of Conditions) is when you need to renew your conditional green card which is only valid for two years. When you remove conditions, you receive your 10 year green card. You should submit your paperwork within the 90 day window prior to your card's expiration date.

[rawmacgirl 0]

Yes, RoC (Removal of Conditions) is when you need to renew your conditional green card which is only valid for two years. When you remove conditions, you receive your 10 year green card. You should submit your paperwork within the 90 day window prior to your card's expiration date.

Great! Thank you so much.

Anyone know if going back to maiden name can be an issue with the immigration folks? Or is it no big deal?

[SapphireDreams 71]

Great! Thank you so much.

Anyone know if going back to maiden name can be an issue with the immigration folks? Or is it no big deal?

You need to legally change your name back and show proof. When you got married, the marriage certificate was the proof. If you get divorced, you can probably use the divorce certificate. I don't believe you can just flip flop between names. You should do some research into how it works in your state.

[rawmacgirl 0]

You need to legally change your name back and show proof. When you got married, the marriage certificate was the proof. If you get divorced, you can probably use the divorce certificate. I don't believe you can just flip flop between names. You should do some research into how it works in your state.

I understand needing to change it legally first — I'm wanting to go back to my maiden name permanently for professional purposes.

If I start the legal name change process now I should have it in time to submit with my ROC application in September.

Before I have my lawyer start the name change process I'm just trying to find out whether it would raise any red flags and jeopardize my status. I'm not divorced. In a legit relationship. Just want my own name back But it wouldn't be worth it if it's going to get me thrown out of the country!

[VanessaTony 3,567]

I understand needing to change it legally first — I'm wanting to go back to my maiden name permanently for professional purposes.

If I start the legal name change process now I should have it in time to submit with my ROC application in September.

Before I have my lawyer start the name change process I'm just trying to find out whether it would raise any red flags and jeopardize my status. I'm not divorced. In a legit relationship. Just want my own name back But it wouldn't be worth it if it's going to get me thrown out of the country!

No it's not a red flag. It might make them ask questions but I doubt it.