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Applying for a VISA when name on GC and passport are different

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Hi all, 

 

We are planning to travel Europe and I need a visa, my question is, when applying for the visa they seek proof of legal status within the USA, which I have but it is in my married name and my passport is in my maiden name. 

 

Does anyone have any tips on what to do in this situation? TIA

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Thread is moved from Off Topic to the Working & Traveling forum -- topic is travel.

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12 hours ago, Liandri said:

Hi all, 

 

We are planning to travel Europe and I need a visa, my question is, when applying for the visa they seek proof of legal status within the USA, which I have but it is in my married name and my passport is in my maiden name. 

 

Does anyone have any tips on what to do in this situation? TIA

Maiden name -as in your passport-.

 

Where are you from and which country requires legal status in the US to issue a tourist visa?

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8 hours ago, Allaboutwaiting said:

Maiden name -as in your passport-.

 

Where are you from and which country requires legal status in the US to issue a tourist visa?

I am from South Africa, the Romanian Embassy requires proof of legal status in the US. Passport has my maiden name and GC has my married name. Has anyone had the same problem and been granted a visa?

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8 minutes ago, Liandri said:

I am from South Africa, the Romanian Embassy requires proof of legal status in the US. Passport has my maiden name and GC has my married name. Has anyone had the same problem and been granted a visa?

You need your marriage certificate to tie the two names together........

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3 hours ago, Liandri said:

I am from South Africa, the Romanian Embassy requires proof of legal status in the US. Passport has my maiden name and GC has my married name. Has anyone had the same problem and been granted a visa?

Ah ok, makes perfect sense.

The visas must always be tied to the passport -as must be ANY ticket you book-. As you're applying while in the US, they must have proof of your status here to avoid any legal issue. 

 

As mentioned in the previous post, the marriage certificate will link both maiden and married name. So include it as evidence when applying.

The different names won't create problems at all. 

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