Two-part surname

[jadzia 0]

I have a problem with one thing in Form 129 because I had a double-barreled surname, meaning my maiden name and my ex-husband's surname. Now the question arises: I have, of course, attached the divorce decree to Form 129, but should I also include the marriage certificate? This is because I used a different surname than the one in some documents, even though it was double-barreled, including both my maiden name and my married name. My double-barreled surname appears only on the divorce decree. Everywhere else, I have reverted to my maiden name. Maybe I'm overthinking. 

 

 

 

 

[mam521 2,267]

Only provide what is asked for.  Adding extra items can create confusion.  

 

Use the name on your identification.  If you have reverted to your maiden name only and want it that way, then your passport must reflect that maiden name only.  Hopefully the forms you've filled out reflect this as well. 

[Ontarkie 14,579]

The divorce decree should be all you need to show about your ex's last name. The last name you used to use should be listed in the other names used. 

 

Make sure you passport is up to date so the visa will be issued the way you want it. 

[jadzia 0]

My ID and passport are already with my maiden name, but I traveled to my fiancé in the US on Etsy and with a passport with a double-barrelled name. So if they want to check my trip to the US, all the documents were for example Smith-Kowalski, now it's only Smith. I read somewhere that every surname change must be supported by documents, so in this case a marriage certificate. Or divorce will be enough? 

[Ontarkie 14,579]

Yes that is enough. 

[maryaaaa 43]

14 hours ago, jadzia said:

I have a problem with one thing in Form 129 because I had a double-barreled surname, meaning my maiden name and my ex-husband's surname. Now the question arises: I have, of course, attached the divorce decree to Form 129, but should I also include the marriage certificate? This is because I used a different surname than the one in some documents, even though it was double-barreled, including both my maiden name and my married name. My double-barreled surname appears only on the divorce decree. Everywhere else, I have reverted to my maiden name. Maybe I'm overthinking. 

 

 

 

 

We have a similar case, I included my divorce decree, birth certificate and marriage certificate with my ex-husband. On the form, there is a box there where you put other names, aka or nicknames you used in the past. If you do have one, proof of legal name change is required which is marriage certificate. My visa was approved on 02/24.

 

Edited 55 minutes ago by maryaaaaaaaaaaa