Name Change request on n-400 = Possible delay?

[spousewaitingvisa 39]

2 hours ago, anniesdream said:

I think removal of your middle name is a legal name change and you need to file it on N400 form or request it during the interview. Either way, you will need a court order from a judicial ceremony. 

I was told that another way is to request name change at the county court and then get court order BEFORE filling out the N400 form. -- no need to put new name on name change section on the N400 form, just legal name (new name), exact name on green card, other name (old name) and blank on name change and attach a copy of court order.  That's quick way.  You might get an oath on the same day or in a short time. (administrative naturalization ceremony?) That's what I was told.   Anyone, is that right?

 

If you request name change during the interview, you won't get an oath on the same day or in a short time. (yes, judicial ceremony)  It will take awhile.  That's what I was told.

[anniesdream 5]

13 hours ago, spousewaitingvisa said:

I was told that another way is to request name change at the county court and then get court order BEFORE filling out the N400 form. -- no need to put new name on name change section on the N400 form, just legal name (new name), exact name on green card, other name (old name) and blank on name change and attach a copy of court order.  That's quick way.  You might get an oath on the same day or in a short time. (administrative naturalization ceremony?) That's what I was told.   Anyone, is that right?

 

If you request name change during the interview, you won't get an oath on the same day or in a short time. (yes, judicial ceremony)  It will take awhile.  That's what I was told.

Well, I can't speak for other states, but in Georgia, name change involves paying the filing fee ($200-300), giving public notice like the local newspaper and attending a hearing. That doesn't sound very appealing to me.  Plus, as a green card holder, name change also include updating the change on your current passport and green card. In my county, DMV takes green card as the ONLY legal immigrant ID so in order to change name on my DL, I'd have to file i-90, replacement of the green card.  I'm not sure about the case in Maryland but here's a post from Florida who had the same issue after changing her name before naturalization.  So yes, applying for name change during naturalization can lead to prolonged waiting time but I still think it's the most hassle-free way to do it. 

 

 

[spousewaitingvisa 39]

10 hours ago, anniesdream said:

Well, I can't speak for other states, but in Georgia, name change involves paying the filing fee ($200-300), giving public notice like the local newspaper and attending a hearing. That doesn't sound very appealing to me.  Plus, as a green card holder, name change also include updating the change on your current passport and green card. In my county, DMV takes green card as the ONLY legal immigrant ID so in order to change name on my DL, I'd have to file i-90, replacement of the green card.  I'm not sure about the case in Maryland but here's a post from Florida who had the same issue after changing her name before naturalization.  So yes, applying for name change during naturalization can lead to prolonged waiting time but I still think it's the most hassle-free way to do it. 

 

 

Yeah, we already paid $165 plus $50 for publishing legal notice (MD county court took care of it -- still waiting for court order).   I understand that it will require green card holder to update the name (from old name to new name) on SSN card, DL, bank account, credit card, etc before applying for US citizenship.   Wow, in your county in Georgia, I didn't know that you have to replace of the green card with new name in order to update DL.  Can't DMV accept court order?   In my state (Maryland), it allows Maryland to update name on DL per court order. I checked with MVA.   I was told that we don't have to update green card because N400 form had a question "Your Name Exactly as it appears on your permanent residence card (if applicable)".   For Indian citizens, India doesn't allow dual citizenship so we have to surrender Indian passport, but we will apply for Indian permanent visa called OCI (Overseas Citizenship of India) with new name.   

[Mary18 0]

Hi,

 Is it formal name change if I only take my husband last name? Does this delay my oath ceremony? 

Edited March 15, 2019 by Mary18

[eastrawi 0]

Hi guys, 

I think my case is quite the opposite, i.e., I no longer wanted a name change --> last name becoming middle name.

Can I request this to the IO during the interview to amend the original N400 form?

My interview date is 04/16/19.

Any thoughts? Thanks!