REGRETTING (part of) NAME CHANGE BETWEEN INTERVIEW AND OATH CEREMONY

[ThiagoAKern 1]

Is there time to go back and choose to not change my name? I had my interview a week and a half ago and think I would like to keep my first name, but do want to change my middle name from Freitas de almeida to just almeida. What can I do? Can I ask the judge the day of the ceremony to keep my first name and just change my middle name instead of changing the two like I chose on the interview? 

[Timona 4,207]

Not sure.

If the judge does not change it, maybe try going the SSN route "like newly married couple" do? Just visit SSN office. I do understand you're past "newly married" phase. However, I am merely pitching this idea as an option

[Sebat4 77]

I think at this point you will have to change the name legally in the court by paying a fee. Maybe try asking one of the officers before they print out your naturalization certificate or before the oath is being taken.

[xyz12345 260]

According to a different forum some time ago (2011), it was possible as long as the oath had not been scheduled. Of course it might not be true now but you can always try to call USCIS and ask them about it. You can also try sending a message through your N-400 account.

 

[maribelao 0]

Thiago,

 

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