My wife almost ready, name change help...

[davidhutchins654 1]

Hello, my wife's interview date is next after the NVC processes the IV and AOS. We don't know it, yet. But that is not what this is about. We got married in the Philippines awhile back. We need to get her name changed to my last name. She is still in the Philippines and I have no idea how to help her with the name change. Are there people here who can help with advice on a name change? Thank you very much.

[Ryan H 3,812]

Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Progress Reports to Philippines regional forum.

[chillin4me 15]

Hello, my wife's interview date is next after the NVC processes the IV and AOS. We don't know it, yet. But that is not what this is about. We got married in the Philippines awhile back. We need to get her name changed to my last name. She is still in the Philippines and I have no idea how to help her with the name change. Are there people here who can help with advice on a name change? Thank you very much.

If she applies for passport to her married name, she will need to bring your marriage certificate along with other requirements. Same as if she wants to obtain NBI Clearance and other papers. She needs it to prove how she was able to obtain that new name.

[Brassballs 47]

If you have already processed all your IV applications using her maiden surname I would advise just to wait until she gets to the US and then renew passport using your surname. It will get really complicated for the USEM when you start mixing last names. When she goes to the interview the staff will address her using your last name even though all docs refer to her last name.

There is no inherit reason to establish a Phil identity using your name that I know of.

Here is a starting link if you want more info:

http://www.passport.com.ph/info/requirements/for/renewal

And after she gets her POE docs (SSAN card and 'green card') you can get replacements using your name.

[Hank_ 9,174]

I agree... wait until in USA

[davidhutchins654 1]

Okay, whew, thank you for the good news. I knew it might be difficult unless we wait until she's here.

[Brassballs 47]

It's not that it is difficult, actually easier in the Phils. It's just that it really complicates all the process that you have already started. I think the Philippines has a consulate in Atlanta that you will have to go to in person to renew her PP in your name. Google search will give you all the information. Enjoy the drive, haha.

[Darnell 8,478]

If you have already processed all your IV applications using her maiden surname I would advise just to wait until she gets to the US and then renew passport using your surname. It will get really complicated for the USEM when you start mixing last names. When she goes to the interview the staff will address her using your last name even though all docs refer to her last name.

There is no inherit reason to establish a Phil identity using your name that I know of.

Here is a starting link if you want more info:

http://www.passport.com.ph/info/requirements/for/renewal

And after she gets her POE docs (SSAN card and 'green card') you can get replacements using your name.

the green card is issued in the name stored in the ds-260 document, shipped to the address stored in the ds-260 document, ssn issued in name stored in ds-260 document.

to change it in USA, is it enough to show the marriage certificate that shows the new name, fill out the I-90, and pay the fee?

[Brassballs 47]

I have no idea what documentation must be provided. Seems logical that a MC with maiden and husband's surname listed would be adequate, but remember we are dealing with a government agency staffed by government employees.

[BILLY&RHEA 0]

@davidhutchin654

Every docs should be match. If shes using ur lastname already in I-130 form that u submitted there which i pressume u do since u guys are married, then i guess she needs to change every docs here in phil. With ur lastname too. Its not hard to change status here in phil. Just marriage cert. Will do and other requirements. Passport should be in her marriage name already since her upcoming approved visa too is already in marriage name. Like i said, to avoid conflicts or delays in the future, every docs should be match..