Bypassing I-90: Name change and filing of I-751: Timing question

[wildestkabs 0]

I will be filing for a change of last name soon. I will also be filing the I-751. I called up USCIS to find out the whether the I-90 is needed with the I-751, and after being bumped here and there by a few unprofessional people, I spoke with a real nice guy, who not only answered my questions but took the id numbers of the unprofessional reps to her supervisor, who then came on the line and confirmed those names with me.

Anyway, this is what he told me:

He said that I could file for a name change and once I have the court document verifying that, I could attach that doc with the I-751, in the "name" section, put in my new name and in the "other used names" section, put in the older name (which is my current name right now). This way, as and when the I-751 gets approved, I would get the 10 year GC with the new name, and I would not be required to file the I-90 and I will be able to bypass that.

If there is still a mistake, and the GC gets sent with the old name, I would not be responsible for it and I would need to keep the evidence (photocopies of the I-751, court order etc.) ready, and that USCIS would not charge me fees for an I-90, as it will be considered their fault.

Does anyone know whether this is true and whether this information is correct?

Edited December 31, 2006 by wildestkabs

[diadromous mermaid 36]

I will be filing for a change of last name soon. I will also be filing the I-751. I called up USCIS to find out the whether the I-90 is needed with the I-751, and after being bumped here and there by a few unprofessional people, I spoke with a real nice guy, who not only answered my questions but took the id numbers of the unprofessional reps to her supervisor, who then came on the line and confirmed those names with me.

Anyway, this is what he told me:

He said that I could file for a name change and once I have the court document verifying that, I could attach that doc with the I-751, in the "name" section, put in my new name and in the "other used names" section, put in the older name (which is my current name right now). This way, as and when the I-751 gets approved, I would get the 10 year GC with the new name, and I would not be required to file the I-90 and I will be able to bypass that.

If there is still a mistake, and the GC gets sent with the old name, I would not be responsible for it and I would need to keep the evidence (photocopies of the I-751, court order etc.) ready, and that USCIS would not charge me fees for an I-90, as it will be considered their fault.

Does anyone know whether this is true and whether this information is correct?

As far as my understanding is concerned, that would be correct. Alternatively, if still married to the USC sponsor, and eligible for naturalisation, the name change could be made at that stage, even if the 10 yr GC reflects your former name.

Edited January 2, 2007 by diadromous mermaid

[wildestkabs 0]

As far as my understanding is concerned, that would be correct.

Yeah, I thought that made sense too, Diaddie. Thanks for the reply .

[wildestkabs 0]

Diaddie,

Another quick question. Do you think the I-797 NOA would be in the new name, or the old one? I think I would be really lucky if it has the new name on it!!