Not changing names yet. Is it a problem?

[Cécy 44]

Hi,

My boyfriend and I decided to get married, but we want to wait for me to take his name until we can have a big family wedding, which might not be until Fall 2008.

We're doing a civil marriage at the end of the month.

I'm wondering if it can be a problem concerning the AOS and the GreenCard as I'll be changing name through the process (hopefully when i already have my temporary Green Card).

Can anyone advise me. Is it ok to do that? Or should I go ahead and take his name to simplify the process.

Thanks ahead.

[KarenCee 3]

Hi,

My boyfriend and I decided to get married, but we want to wait for me to take his name until we can have a big family wedding, which might not be until Fall 2008.

We're doing a civil marriage at the end of the month.

I'm wondering if it can be a problem concerning the AOS and the GreenCard as I'll be changing name through the process (hopefully when i already have my temporary Green Card).

Can anyone advise me. Is it ok to do that? Or should I go ahead and take his name to simplify the process.

Thanks ahead.

I'm guessing that from the legal side of it, taking his name at the civil union will make things a lot simpler...but this is just my thoughts on it.

Edited June 14, 2007 by KarenCee

[YuAndDan 153]

If you are the foreign citizen then only problem is when you do get the green card in your maiden name then decide on changing it you will need to file form I-90 and at that time the fee will be $370 to change the name on the green-card. SS card is free to change names on though.

I don't think name change is possible during the process only can do before by filing the AOS in married name (FREE), or after by filing I-90 to get name changed on the green-card $370

Edited June 14, 2007 by YuAndDan

[Cécy 44]

Ok, thank you. I think the fee definitely makes me reconsider this.