Name change

[Jane8 4]

I have a question that might be silly, so I apologize in advance.

After the K-1 is issued and I get married and all that, do I need to change my last name to my husband's one or can I simply keep my last name?

I mean, is this something that has to happen or can only happen if I want to?

Edited August 21, 2012 by Jane8

[shenaaz 5]

From what I have read on VJ member's stories, it's all up to you.You can keep your maiden name and if you want to change to your husbands surname you can do so during the AOS period, before you become a permanent U.S citizen or before you get a 10 year GC residency.

[C-ma'am 684]

Changing your name is an option, not a requirement So, go ahead and keep your last name if you want; it will make it easier to file papers and such.. since you won't have to..well... change any names there.

[Jane8 4]

That's what I thought too!

I'm definitely keeping my last name, I mean hey, it'll pretty much be the only thing left to remind me where I'm from!

My fiance though insists on taking his last name for ''sentimental reasons'' ( feel more like a family member etc), so a good solution is to add his last name in mine.

[C-ma'am 684]

That's what I thought too!

I'm definitely keeping my last name, I mean hey, it'll pretty much be the only thing left to remind me where I'm from!

My fiance though insists on taking his last name for ''sentimental reasons'' ( feel more like a family member etc), so a good solution is to add his last name in mine.

Yeah, it's a personal decision. I took his because I wanted to.

Totally understand where you are coming from