Name Not Matching

[piRsquared 0]

Hey everyone, 

 

I'm a US citizen. I was born and raised in a 3rd world country. I am planning to marry my fiance who is also a native of my home country and then file CR1. Here's a problem that is bugging me a lot. I had my name changed when I naturalized in the US, but the name change is not recognized in my home country. In fact, there is no such law in my home country that allows you to change your name after you are 18 years (Kinda Sucks!!). So, If I go there and get married, they will put my OLD name in my marriage certificate. Here's an example of how my name would reflect on the documents: 

 

Legal name before naturalization: Tom Jerry

Current legal name: Jerry  Something

Name that will be on our marriage certificate: Tom Jerry

I do have my court order showing the legal name change along with my naturalization certificate. Do you guys think having my OLD name in the marriage certificate will cause any issue?  Has anyone been through a similar situation while filing for CR1? Thanks for your help!

 

[Mike E 11,739]

26 minutes ago, piRsquared said:

In fact, there is no such law in my home country that allows you to change your name after you are 18 years (Kinda Sucks!!). So, If I go there and get married, they will put my OLD name in my marriage certificate. Here's

Get there and get married with Utah county web service. 
 

https://www.utahcounty.gov/dept/clerkaud/PassMarr/RemoteAppearanceFAQ.asp
 

 

[piRsquared 0]

Thank you for responding. So, I visit her in the native country and we get married virtually through Utah county? Would this be acceptable for USCIS ? 

[Mike E 11,739]

1 hour ago, piRsquared said:

Would this be acceptable for USCIS ? 

It it wasn’t I would not have suggested it.  That would be evil of me.  
 

USCIS and the State department require that you both of you be in the same room during the marriage service. If not in the same room during the marriage service, the marriage is still valid, but USCIS and State require that you meet in person before filing I-130.  

[piRsquared 0]

@Mike E Thank you for responding. Does anyone else have any other idea??????