When and how to legally change the last name?

[Cyberfx1024 7,980]

7 minutes ago, ababsurd said:

I thought every applicant will be called for an interview. Isn't getting the interview waived a super rare case that started happening less and less and less?

Yes, as of right now it is rare for a AOS case to be waived for an interview. When we filed my wife's in 2013 we were one of the few that actually had a AOS interview on here at the time. So things have changed since then. 

[Cyberfx1024 7,980]

18 minutes ago, ababsurd said:

Yes, I know I should have just simply filed for AoS under my married name. In that moment I wasn't well informed, and I thought I had to take action through the court for a name change, because I didn't know the marriage certificate itself is enough proof for me to legally use my new last name. I hope I will be given the opportunity to change it during the interview, as many have reported it looks like it's a possibility. How much would the discrepancy of names between my combo card/green card and the rest of my documents affect me? 

Initially it is tough but over time it gets better a hell of a lot better trust me. You will have to use your marriage license initially a lot to be able to change your name on those documents. But don't worry because you are still early enough in the process for changes to be made without a lot of headache. 

[Diane and Chris 651]

9 hours ago, ThomasNC1988 said:

Even then can she get it in a name that doesn't match SAVE?

She can if she brings in her marriage certificate. 

[TexasGuy0101 75]

 

Hi 

I have the same issue than you, when I applied for Aos I thought was necessary than was with the maiden name, later I saw that was a mistake but that is something I cannot change now, I have my Ssn and bank account with my maiden name also,  and the medical insurance and Costco card with married name , first I was really worry about that but now I think only wait for interview and then I will ask them  if they can change my name there if not then I have to pay the fee for the change. 

 

Regards