Confusion about Using Middle Name vs. Maiden Name [split topic]

[2006k18 0]

Hi I'm a new to this site!

I was married last december 2013 to a US citizen. after the ceremony i apply for adjustment of status (I-485, I-765, I-131) together.I notice that my marriage certificate still using my middle name wen i was single, but now that i'm married i should drop out my middle and use my last name for my middle name and my husband last name.i was asking my husband about my middle name and he said it was fine.we send i-485, i-765,and i-131 last feb.2, 2014 and got notice of action march 8, 2014 for my Biometrics Appointment.Then this month April 17, 2014 i receive my Combo card (i-765 and i-131) APPROVE. My i-485 interview next month.I am so worried because of my EAD & AP middle name. PLEASE anyone can help that has the same problem with mine or any idea how to change my middle name.Thank you so much!..

[TBoneTX 44,787]

Post has been split from a very old thread and given its own title.

[carton025 38]

Wow! old thread. You can change your name, first, middle, and/or last anytime you want to. it is only honey money!

Best of luck!

[QueenOfBlades 224]

What name did you apply in? We're in a similar situation. My marriage certificate shows my maiden name and the court told us that is the only way they do it in our county. I applied in my married name (New middle name is old maiden last name and new last name is husband's last name) and the woman at our biometrics put my maiden middle name in, saying we should have a court order for it. The probate court and everywhere else (SS office, DMV) said that's B.S and the name change should be fine with the certificate I have. I applied in my new name and my NOA1/biometrics appointment letter all has the right name on it, and a Tier 2 IO at USCIS told us we should be fine and what she put in her system wouldn't matter as it's all right on their end.

Also previous poster is incorrect. What you can change varies state by state and the marriage licenses vary state by state also. Some would require you to get a court order.

Edited April 19, 2014 by QueenOfBlades

[2006k18 0]

Thank you visa journey!...

Done my i-485 interview last May 20, 2014 and thank you so much god for listening my everyday prayer.we got 11:45am in the building and security check after that, ahead to the window and give my appointment letter. On that day I can tell that there's a lot of people waiting for their interview and after 30seconds or less the officer (I.O.) called my name "softly" he is a really nice guy and gwapo honestly he is but my husband is more gwapo <3!.. I was really prepare for all the documents and reading timelines here in visa journey and it helps a lot but the I.O. Never ask any of my papers he only ask for my passport,I-94,ss#,and original EAD/AP card that's it and everything went well...he never ask anything to my husband and just a few question to me.my hubby always telling me that 'don't worry it's gonna be fine then the I.O. Said YEAH nothing to worry about!!! While I.O. Print some papers and handed it to me he explain about GC how long it takes something like that.hubby is talking And they both laughing ''blah blah " I never heard what my husband said... The I.O. Stand and said OK we're done "NO MORE QUESTION? Noooo and I thank him 3 times hehe just happy he walk us through the door and said HAVE A GOOD DAY!..

So people that having their interview just pray hard and kept reAding about other people's journey it helps.just calm down and dress well because they are professional and they want us to be professional in front of them even just the day during the interview.and of cores wen they start the question( EYE CONTACT ) because they observe if your telling the truth or not! It's better to be ready and bring all documents than nothing.welcome letter arrived may 23, 2014 and hopefully my GC soon.

Good luck :')

[reginaglenn 25]

Thank you visa journey!...

Done my i-485 interview last May 20, 2014 and thank you so much god for listening my everyday prayer.we got 11:45am in the building and security check after that, ahead to the window and give my appointment letter. On that day I can tell that there's a lot of people waiting for their interview and after 30seconds or less the officer (I.O.) called my name "softly" he is a really nice guy and gwapo honestly he is but my husband is more gwapo <3!.. I was really prepare for all the documents and reading timelines here in visa journey and it helps a lot but the I.O. Never ask any of my papers he only ask for my passport,I-94,ss#,and original EAD/AP card that's it and everything went well...he never ask anything to my husband and just a few question to me.my hubby always telling me that 'don't worry it's gonna be fine then the I.O. Said YEAH nothing to worry about!!! While I.O. Print some papers and handed it to me he explain about GC how long it takes something like that.hubby is talking And they both laughing ''blah blah " I never heard what my husband said... The I.O. Stand and said OK we're done "NO MORE QUESTION? Noooo and I thank him 3 times hehe just happy he walk us through the door and said HAVE A GOOD DAY!..

So people that having their interview just pray hard and kept reAding about other people's journey it helps.just calm down and dress well because they are professional and they want us to be professional in front of them even just the day during the interview.and of cores wen they start the question( EYE CONTACT ) because they observe if your telling the truth or not! It's better to be ready and bring all documents than nothing.welcome letter arrived may 23, 2014 and hopefully my GC soon.

Good luck :')

Happy post. Congrats !!!

[2006k18 0]

Thank you and good luck in your journey

I check my status on AOS GC, (5/24/14)

The USPS reported that they picked up mail from USCIS containing your new card on May 23, 2014. The USPS tracking number assigned is .......in-transit

Expected Delivery Day: Saturday, May 24, 2014

I'm happy that it takes only a few days to deliver my GC.