I don't want the new last name in my marriage certificate, and I want to apply for a marriage green card.

[Person25 2]

I’m in the US on an F-1 visa and married a US citizen 8 months ago. We got married and live in California. I haven’t applied for a green card but want to do so soon.

 

Unfortunately, on my wedding, the notary that signed our wedding license emotionally coerced me into taking my husband’s last name. So that’s what I have in my marriage certificate now. However, I never intended to do that — I want to keep my maiden name.

 

Accordingly, I haven’t changed my name on my passport or social security card or anything like that. Will there be problems when I apply for adjustment of status? If so, what should I do?

[Family 3,988]

Tell your husband and hope he’s not heartbroken . ..then do nothing as you have til now. No issues when you file, just disclose it as an alias /unused

[Chancy 6,241]

10 hours ago, Person25 said:

Will there be problems when I apply for adjustment of status? If so, what should I do?

 

No problem.  Use your maiden name when filling out the I-130/I-130A/I-485 forms.  Just make sure to list your married name under "Other Names Used".