problem about new name and maiden name

[arrakee1 1]

Hi

 

I am new on this and really need help.

 

I married my husband (us citizen) a few months ago. When we did the marriage registered, the lady asked if i want to change my name, i said no. But then she suggested i fill up the form anyway which basically gives me option to change in the future easier. She confirmed it doesn't mean i have to change, just make it easier.

 

my question is, i do not want to change my name. i want to keep my maiden name. But somehow on the certificate has my maiden name but also states my new name at the bottom (im in California). Now i have to apply for green card. My lawyer said i need to use the new name when apply because the marriage certificate said so. Do I really?

 

can i use my maiden name when apply for green card? (on every single documents because i never want to change anyway)

my lawyer said they will question me in the interview why my certificate has a new name but i dont want to honor this new name on any immigration papers. 

 

please suggest

[Vaug21 14]

You don't have any options .i would suggest you use the names on the Marriage certificate to avoid any problems .. goodluck in you journey 

[A'n'L 735]

You can use your maiden name. You haven't officially changed your name until you have an official ID with the new name on it. 

 

I had the same situation, the lady couldn't believe that I didn't want to keep my name and gave me quite a fight about it (but in the end I convinced her). It's situations like these that make me homesick.