N-400 name change

[Scandi 4,166]

I have two middle names which has proven to be a challenge to live with here in the US.... 🙈 So now I want to drop one of the middle names, does that count as a name change? Nothing changes other than 1 of my 4 names disappeares. Can I do this change in connection with filing for naturalization (online?)?

[African Zealot 1,455]

From my own experience I can tell you they mainly care about the last name and to a lesser extent the first name. For most practical purpose dropping a second middle name would not be noticed.

 

Regarding doing it for naturalization, it depends on your reviewing Officer if that will even be considered a name change. My name changed (actually corrected) during my adjustment of status immigration process and it was never even considered a name change. My last name  (fathers name) I’ve used all my adult life doesn’t even exist on my birth certificate.

Edited March 14, 2020 by Ray.Bonaquist

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1 hour ago, Scandi said:

I have two middle names which has proven to be a challenge to live with here in the US.... 🙈 So now I want to drop one of the middle names, does that count as a name change? Nothing changes other than 1 of my 4 names disappeares. Can I do this change in connection with filing for naturalization (online?)?

I would put the preferred last, first and middle names on the name change section of the online form, and like Ray.Bonaquist mentioned, the IO can tell you if it's a name change or not. Are your middle names the ones from your birth certificate?

 

Acc to https://projectcitizenship.org/name-change/

Name Change

Can I change my name during the N-400 naturalization process?

Yes. When you become a citizen, you can also change your name. You may want to make your name shorter or longer, like by adding or taking out a middle or last name. You may also want to change your name completely or make your middle name your first name.