Dual citizenship (First name different)

[brisraeli 0]

Hey everyone,

I'm in the process of getting married now and have a few questions about how to fill the 130 form. I have an uncommon situation and would like to hear your thoughts about it.

I was born in Brazil under one name and immigrated to Israel at age 18 and adopted my Jewish name as my first name. I'm currently on a B2 visa using my Brazilian passport, however I intend to marry my fiancee using my Israeli passport and my Jewish name instead of my birth name.

While filling the 130 form we were asked about my legal status in the country, even though I'm legally on a tourist visa with my Brazilian passport the US government doesn't have any records of my Israeli passport coming in/out of the country. Will I have any trouble? I'd like to get your feedback about it.

Thanks,

[aaron2020 11,651]

You can only have one legal name. Using two different names will cause problems. You need to resolve this problem and decide which name to use and stick with it. You can not use two different identities.

If you use your Israeli passport, there will be no record of you entering the US legally. You will have problems.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

You will have to show both passports to USCIS, one for the visa, the other for the name and identity. You also might need to show a name change document or explain how you were able to change your name. Birth name will be in "other names used." As long as you spell it out clearly for them, it will be okay.

[brisraeli 0]

You will have to show both passports to USCIS, one for the visa, the other for the name and identity. You also might need to show a name change document or explain how you were able to change your name. Birth name will be in "other names used." As long as you spell it out clearly for them, it will be okay.

I see in your profile that you're also from Israel, correct? Anyway I want to use my Israeli name as my legal name in the US. I'm assuming this is ok, correct ? Thanks

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

My husband is, but as I said, I think if you spell it out clearly you will be okay.

This is like if someone became a US citizen and changed their name, but was not allowed to change their name on their birth country's passport. And somehow ended up in a third country. They did nothing wrong, but it can be a little confusing.

[brisraeli 0]

How long has it been since your husband applied ?

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

It's in my signature, no?

[NikLR 13,228]

It's in my signature, no?

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Do you have any LEGAL name change documents?

[brisraeli 0]

I can't see the signature because I'm on my phone