Biometrics Appointment Married Name on Letter With Maiden Name on ID and Marriage Certificate

[badwolfxi 56]

When we got married we used her maiden name for the marriage license thus the marriage certificate also has her maiden name. We weren't sure at what point we would be changing her name. We didn't think much of it until we were starting the paperwork for adjustment of status. She intends to change her last name so we used her married name on the forms and put down her maiden name on "other names used". We are currently under the assumption that when the AOS is completed, she will have her name change official.

 

Wait I can explain.... In the form it asks if she wants a social security card. She does currently have one, in her maiden name. We are assuming that by checking yes on the box in the AOS form, that USCIS will change the name on her current social security number and give her a new one with the married name, which is the name we used to file the forms. Are we mistaken in making this assumption?

 

So now, she has a biometrics appointment that states in the letter to bring a form of ID that matches the name on the letter. Well it seems typically anyone in this situation would bring their marriage certificate with them that shows their married name to explain why the name is different on the letter and on the ID. That doesn't work for her in our case. Are we going to have problems or should we immediately go on Monday and try to get a new marriage certificate with the name change or possibly just go straight to the social security office and get a new social security card with her married name?

Edited October 21, 2023 by badwolfxi

[Timona 4,207]

Just go with an ID or PP. No need to carry MC to "explain."

 

And yes, you needed to check "yes" for SS. All they'll do is update the name. The SSN remains the same. 

[JeanneAdil 6,491]

marriage license and marriage certificate  in the US always has the woman's maiden name 

they will not change this

Edited October 21, 2023 by JeanneAdil