My married name doesn't match my passport, should I use new name or old name to apply for EAD?

[vicher37 0]

Hi all,

After I got married I added my husband's family name to mine and kept my maiden name as middle name. But on my passport it's still my old name. I heard someone got an RFE because their name on EAD application doesn't match passport. It sounds like my situation. What should I do? Should I use old name or new name on EAD application? I used my new name on I-130, I485 though. Haven't submitted yet, hope someone can give some advice, thanks!!!

Vicky

[Missouri gal 3]

I used my husband's surname on my ead application. I still have my maiden name on my passport. But i got approved with no RFE or anything.

[vicher37 0]

I used my husband's surname on my ead application. I still have my maiden name on my passport. But i got approved with no RFE or anything.

Thanks! Does your EAD show old name or new name?

[vicher37 0]

I used my husband's surname on my ead application. I still have my maiden name on my passport. But i got approved with no RFE or anything.

You submitted your passport with old name as supporting document for EAD application, right? I mean did you submit a driver's license or something with your new name on it?

Thanks!!

[Missouri gal 3]

Yep, i submitted my passport and visa page with old name on them. I didn't submit driver's license because i don't have one yet. You'll be fine. Goodluck on your Ead application.

[Ryan H 3,818]

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[Missouri gal 3]

Thanks! Does your EAD show old name or new name?

My Ead card show my new name.

[Pitaya 2,577]

Hi all,

After I got married I added my husband's family name to mine and kept my maiden name as middle name. But on my passport it's still my old name. I heard someone got an RFE because their name on EAD application doesn't match passport. It sounds like my situation. What should I do? Should I use old name or new name on EAD application? I used my new name on I-130, I485 though. Haven't submitted yet, hope someone can give some advice, thanks!!!

Vicky

Welcome to the forum.

Sorry, you are listening to an old wife's tale, or some other extenuating circumstance.

The key is quite similar as when doing any international travel with your old name in your passport. Book the ticket in the passport name, your GC (or Advance Parole document) will be in your new name, and your marriage certificate will be the document that shows the change.

You should apply for your I-485/I-765/I-131 (AOS/EAD/AP) with your new name (unless you want to keep using your old name). Until you get more documents (i.e., GC, Driver's license, State ID card, passport) in your new name, a copy of your marriage certificate will document your name change.

This type of documentation concern is often discussed at the Working & Traveling During US Immigration Forum.

HTH.

Good luck on your immigration journey.