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Mar u Apprentice

Mar u   54

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I was annulled 4years ago but still using my ex-husband surname in all of my legal documents. Me and my fiance is planning of applying for K1 visa. We met here in Japan and our relationship is already 3yrs. He will be returning to the US for a new job. And he wants me to be in the US asap and get married there. My worries is that im still using my ex-husband surname. Will it be a problem if i use it in applying k1? Or should i change my passport and other ids to my maiden name?

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Dashinka Grand Master

Dashinka   24,512

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This should not impact anything related to immigration.  My now wife was still using her ex’s family name when we went through the K1. Just make sure to properly list all previous names used.

 

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I've been married three times and have not changed my name since my first marriage. It has not been a problem.

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SalishSea   17,836

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48 minutes ago, Mar u said:

I was annulled 4years ago but still using my ex-husband surname in all of my legal documents. Me and my fiance is planning of applying for K1 visa. We met here in Japan and our relationship is already 3yrs. He will be returning to the US for a new job. And he wants me to be in the US asap and get married there. My worries is that im still using my ex-husband surname. Will it be a problem if i use it in applying k1? Or should i change my passport and other ids to my maiden name?

No.  Names are not owned by specific people.  Your name is your name, unless you choose to legally change it.

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I still had my ex's last name when I got my K1 visa. It was not an issue, just show the paperwork to link the names.

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Mar u Apprentice

Mar u   54

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On 12/10/2021 at 8:09 AM, Ontarkie said:

I still had my ex's last name when I got my K1 visa. It was not an issue, just show the paperwork to link the names.

Thank you so much for this info. We will fill-in the k1 form this week. We started preparing both parties infos since He is now in the US and I'm in Japan.

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Mar u Apprentice

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On 12/9/2021 at 3:17 AM, Jorgedig said:

No.  Names are not owned by specific people.  Your name is your name, unless you choose to legally change it.

Thank you Jorgedig! Somehow we can start drafting the k1 application form.

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many people (both in the US and abroad) keep their married name after a divorce. As long as you have a divorce decree, you can go by whatever name is on everything. Make sure you list your maiden name in previously used names

 

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