Just arrived on K1 & K2 visa [split thread]

[OldUser 6,650]

So I think the path of least resistance would be using current (maiden) name everywhere until naturalization. Then update it everywhere.

[W199 333]

3 hours ago, newnew said:

Thnx 

once we are waiting for GC can I apply for SSN and work? 

No, you need to wait for your GC or EAD (the EAD will come faster than your GC). Hopefully your attorney filed for your EAD. 

[Marieke H 2,498]

Your attorney seems pretty incompetent; I would consider hiring someone else or just do it yourself. The process is not that complicated.

 

Your marriage certificate is proof of a legal name change. Decide which name you want to use from now on, and be consistent in using it. There is an "other names used" section in the application; make sure to include your "old" name there. Once you have your EAD or green card with your new name, you will be able to open bank accounts, get a driver's license, etc in that name.

 

Regarding the medical: please refer to the I-693 instructions (https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-693instr.pdf). Starting on page 7, you will see that if you entered the country on a K-1 or K-2 visa and you are filing the I-485 within a year from when you completed your medical abroad, you do not need to redo the medical, as long as no issues were found and you have our DS3025 to submit.

[SalishSea 17,828]

6 hours ago, newnew said:

Thnx 

once we are waiting for GC can I apply for SSN and work? 

You cannot work until you have either the EAD or GC.   You should apply for EAD work permit) at the same time.

[W199 333]

Strictly FYI:

 

Regarding the topic of a legal name change in this thread, if you google

There Is No Such Thing As A “Legal Name”  then you will come to an article at "Columbia Law Human Rights Group" with a downlink link to a PDF paper that discusses this extensively, along with so called USCIS Legal name requirements.

 

It is a very interesting paper