Changing Names in greencard after second marriage

[greenteacookie 1]

Let me share my background story.

Years ago, I was petitioned through a K1 visa, got married --didn't workout and obtained my Green Card through VAWA (self petition) which now I hold a 10 yrs permanent resident green card.

So after so many years I am now engaged and is curious to know if changing my name to my future husband's will have an impact on my immigration records? Also, If I were to file for Citizenship using my previous case will it also affect that?

Because I obtained my GC through VAWA, technically I can be a citizen at least 3 years of being a permanent resident due to VAWA petition. Will that affect that?

I apologize if this is a stupid question. I just talked to somebody at the party and she got me confused about this whole changing name situation. So I just want to ask everyone here for advice.

 

Thank you in advance.

[greenteacookie 1]

I found this info online but I'm not sure if this is legit though.

https://info.legalzoom.com/need-change-name-green-card-married-20528.html

[little immigrant 801]

Ultimately the choice is yours whether you'll change your name now, update your GC and spend the money. Alternatively you could apply for naturalization with your current name and get a name change during the process. Would save you tons of money if you plan to naturalize anyway. 

I was in a similar situation as you minus vawa. I got married, obtained 10 GC eventually, divorced and remarried. I took the name of my husband and changed my GC. I can't say I regret doing it because I love my husband and he really loved me having his name. But that money I could have used a year later for the N400 application. I would have definitely changed my name to his during the application. In fact I got a legal name change then too (kept his last name of course and added a middle name I never had). So I went through name changes twice within a short time. I'm a pro now when it comes to updating bank accounts, credit cards, ... lol. 

Whatever you decide I wish you good luck and congratulations on your new marriage.