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I came here on an F-1 visa and I have been married to my US Citizen wife for a year. I underwent a name change before I came to the US. We are preparing our AOS packet and realized that I forgot to mention the old name on my F-1 application. I probably misread or overlooked to mention the old name under the question "have you ever used any other names" and answered "no". It was a complete error and was not willful at all.

I wish to mention it on our AOS forms like I-130 and G-325A where it asks for old names, but we would like to have some advice. I do not have any criminal record in the US or anywhere in the world and I wasn't ever denied any visa in my old name. All my documents are in my new name except my Birth certificate. I talked to a paralegal who thought that I should probably call the consulate who issued my visa to tell them and have the old name added to my records but I don't know if it's possible. Others have suggested to add an explanation on paper about forgetting to mention it before but I don't know if they will think that I did it on purpose.

I have been here for almost 4 years and did not even remember if I mentioned it or not when I got my F-1 visa. I had to dig out old photocopies of the DS160 to check.Please help!

1. Will I get in trouble when we file for AOS considering that I forgot to mention my old name?

2. Should I include the proof of name change? I have an affidavit made along with a newspaper publication declaring the name change?

3. Is it advisable or even wise to contact the NVC or the consulate which issued my visa to tell them about the mistake made 4 years ago or just let USCIS see it when we file for AOS?

Please we need your advice!

 
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