How to change name after interview?

[tatelee 2]

Hey guys!

I have my interview in Montreal coming up super quick, on March 11! I am so excited! But, I am wondering, since I applied for everything under my maiden name, will all my new documents (passport, SIN number etc) be in my maiden name? I really want to legally change my name and have all my documents as much, so how do I go about doing that? I've heard it's better to just wait until the 2 years are up and you file for AOS, but I would really like to do it now!

Thanks!

[ndu26 114]

The Visa is issued in whatever name is in the passport.

You could get a new passport in your married name. You may need to get a new police certificate too if your passport info was used to produce the first one( they use it in Nigeria).

so with the new passport in married name and of course your marriage certificate with them, that should be good enough.

[Saylin 1,605]

Hey guys!

I have my interview in Montreal coming up super quick, on March 11! I am so excited! But, I am wondering, since I applied for everything under my maiden name, will all my new documents (passport, SIN number etc) be in my maiden name? I really want to legally change my name and have all my documents as much, so how do I go about doing that? I've heard it's better to just wait until the 2 years are up and you file for AOS, but I would really like to do it now!

Thanks!

If your documents are in your maiden name, then the visa (and thus green card) will be in your maiden name. You don't get a US passport at this point until you become a citizen. And the SIN is Canadian. You get a SSN in the US, and that comes in the same name as your visa and green card.

If you want your visa (and thus green card and SSN) in your married name, you'll need to get a new passport pronto. You'll have to apply in person asap and bring all the necessary documents. You might have to get it expedited if your interview is in 3 weeks, depending on current passport processing times.

And for IR-1/CR-1 visa applicants, you don't do AOS (Adjustment of Status). You're thinking about ROC (Removal of Conditions) I believe. And yes, you'd be able to get your new 10 year green card at that point in your married name if you put your married name down on the I-751 form. You'd also have the chance to change your name when/if you apply for Naturalization.

It's up to you...

[tatelee 2]

If your documents are in your maiden name, then the visa (and thus green card) will be in your maiden name. You don't get a US passport at this point until you become a citizen. And the SIN is Canadian. You get a SSN in the US, and that comes in the same name as your visa and green card.

If you want your visa (and thus green card and SSN) in your married name, you'll need to get a new passport pronto. You'll have to apply in person asap and bring all the necessary documents. You might have to get it expedited if your interview is in 3 weeks, depending on current passport processing times.

And for IR-1/CR-1 visa applicants, you don't do AOS (Adjustment of Status). You're thinking about ROC (Removal of Conditions) I believe. And yes, you'd be able to get your new 10 year green card at that point in your married name if you put your married name down on the I-751 form. You'd also have the chance to change your name when/if you apply for Naturalization.

It's up to you...

If i get a new passport pronto will it be ok for the interview? Since i sent them the one in the Maiden name? Would it affect my interview being approved or anything??

[tatelee 2]

If your documents are in your maiden name, then the visa (and thus green card) will be in your maiden name. You don't get a US passport at this point until you become a citizen. And the SIN is Canadian. You get a SSN in the US, and that comes in the same name as your visa and green card.

If you want your visa (and thus green card and SSN) in your married name, you'll need to get a new passport pronto. You'll have to apply in person asap and bring all the necessary documents. You might have to get it expedited if your interview is in 3 weeks, depending on current passport processing times.

And for IR-1/CR-1 visa applicants, you don't do AOS (Adjustment of Status). You're thinking about ROC (Removal of Conditions) I believe. And yes, you'd be able to get your new 10 year green card at that point in your married name if you put your married name down on the I-751 form. You'd also have the chance to change your name when/if you apply for Naturalization.

It's up to you...

Also, do I need to apply for a whole new passport? Or just renew mine?

[Saylin 1,605]

If i get a new passport pronto will it be ok for the interview? Since i sent them the one in the Maiden name? Would it affect my interview being approved or anything??

It'll be fine for the interview. A lot of people get news during the process, either because it's expiring or they want it in the new name.

Also, do I need to apply for a whole new passport? Or just renew mine?

I believe that since you're using a new name, it'll have to be a brand new passport, not just a renewal. Check out Passport Canada's site for the official information.

[ndu26 114]

It depends on what the process is in your country, If you decide to renew and want it in your married name this time around, is that allowed in your country? some countries don't renew unexpired passports, they just get a NEW passport.

Like I said( and emphasized by Saylin) the visa is issued in your passport name. So get a passport in the name you want the visa( and bring all other supporting documents to the interview). Considering the nearness of your interview, you may consider expedited processing if it takes weeks to process such documents where you are.

[canadian_wife 1,823]

I got mine 3 days before our interview. The interviewer made a joke about it but otherwise it was fine.

You'll be getting a whole new passport. I also suggest you do your licence as well, as if you move to a state where you can simply change over your licence to a US one, you'll want that one in your new name as well

good luck

[tatelee 2]

I got mine 3 days before our interview. The interviewer made a joke about it but otherwise it was fine.

You'll be getting a whole new passport. I also suggest you do your licence as well, as if you move to a state where you can simply change over your licence to a US one, you'll want that one in your new name as well

good luck

Thanks everyone! I am off to the licensing place today to get that done, as I need it to get a new passport in my new name anyway. You guys are so great!!

[Saylin 1,605]

I got mine 3 days before our interview. The interviewer made a joke about it but otherwise it was fine.

You'll be getting a whole new passport. I also suggest you do your licence as well, as if you move to a state where you can simply change over your licence to a US one, you'll want that one in your new name as well

good luck

Good point about the driver's license Here in South Dakota, I was able to "transfer" all my information and such and get a SD driver's license, skipping the driving and written test. Just had to bring all the necessary documents, pay like $25, and take a vision test.

[canadian_wife 1,823]

Good point about the driver's license Here in South Dakota, I was able to "transfer" all my information and such and get a SD driver's license, skipping the driving and written test. Just had to bring all the necessary documents, pay like $25, and take a vision test.

NICE! In GA I had to do the written and driving test again

[Saylin 1,605]

NICE! In GA I had to do the written and driving test again

Ewwww.