Can i use my maiden name or necessary to change sirname on documents

[divs76 0]

Can i put my maiden name while filing AOS or is it necessary to use husband's sirname?

Is it mandatory to change my name on the SSN card after marriage and before filing for my AOS?

Request some information again..

[YuAndDan 153]

Firstly you may have wanted to post this to the correct forum (Adjustment of Status (Green Card) General Discussion) sounds like the correct place to post.

OK, to answer your question:

Yes you can use maiden name, neither party is required to change names in a marriage, this is strictly a western custom.

From NY:

Surname Options

Every person has the right to adopt any name by which he or she wishes to be known simply by using that name consistently and without intent to defraud. A person's last name (surname) does not automatically change upon marriage, and neither party to the marriage is required to change his or her last name. The bride and groom need not take the same last name.

One or both parties to a marriage may elect to change the surname by which he or she wishes to be known after the marriage by entering the new name in the appropriate space provided on the marriage license. The new name must consist of one of the following options:

• the surname of the other spouse;
  
• any former surname of either spouse;
  
• a name combining into a single surname all or a segment of the premarriage surname or any former surname of each spouse;
  
• a combination name separated by a hyphen, provided that each part of such combination surname is the premarriage surname, or any former surname, of each of the spouses.
  

The use of this option will provide a record of your change of name. The marriage certificate, containing the new name, if any, is proof that the use of the new name, or the retention of the former name, is lawful. The local Social Security Administration office should be contacted so that its records and your social security identification card reflect the name change. There is no charge for this service.

Whether you decide to use or not use this option at the time of your marriage license application, you still have the right to adopt a different name through usage at some future date. However, your marriage license cannot be changed to record a surname you decide to use after your marriage.

If you plan to use your married name at work, be sure to have your name changed in Social Security records. This way, you will get credit for all your earnings. It's easy and it's absolutely free. Contact any Social Security office. Look in the telephone book for the address and phone number. You will need documentary evidence showing both your old name and your new name.

http://www.health.state.ny.us/vital_records/married.htm

Many cultures dont change names after marriage, for example most Chinese don't.

Edited May 18, 2007 by YuAndDan

[Dan J 277]

Can i put my maiden name while filing AOS or is it necessary to use husband's sirname?

Is it mandatory to change my name on the SSN card after marriage and before filing for my AOS?

Request some information again..

I think the forms want you to use your legal name. If you took your husbands name through marriage use that, but if you didnt, use whatever is considered your legal name.

[divs76 0]

Thanks...fr the reply...

this info is helpful..