AOS and Name change

[DesiKid 29 0]

My fiance arrived in July on K-1. We got married in August. We have not obtained an SSN yet but want to with a new name (my last name). I wanted to file the AOS documents now and get it started. I'm not sure what name should it have, her current name (as is on passport and k-1 documents) or the new name.

Thank you all in advance!

[pushbrk 12,802]

My fiance arrived in July on K-1. We got married in August. We have not obtained an SSN yet but want to with a new name (my last name). I wanted to file the AOS documents now and get it started. I'm not sure what name should it have, her current name (as is on passport and k-1 documents) or the new name.

Thank you all in advance!

The key question is "What is her current legal name?" That's the name you use. Did she take your family name as her new name at the time you married? This is not automatic.

[ausqueen 0]

My fiance arrived in July on K-1. We got married in August. We have not obtained an SSN yet but want to with a new name (my last name). I wanted to file the AOS documents now and get it started. I'm not sure what name should it have, her current name (as is on passport and k-1 documents) or the new name.

Thank you all in advance!

DesiKid,

your wife can fill out all AOS application forms in her married name. USCIS will issue her NOAs and all correspondence in her married name based on that. Just make sure she carries the copy of marriage certificate with her to show that now she goes by the new surname and not her passport surname. I mean... to her biometrics appt, any other place she goes.. bank, doctor's etc.

If you applied for EAD, you will have to wait for approval before you can apply for SSN (unless you are still well within 90 day period) or for her GC, whichever comes first

Blessings on your new life together!

vik

[ausqueen 0]

If you applied for EAD, you will have to wait for approval before you can apply for SSN (unless you are still well within 90 day period) or for her GC, whichever comes first

Well... I tried to edit, but it didn't work so I guess I must have missed something!

I checked your timeline DesiKid. Your wife has been here less than 60 days. She could apply for SSN in her married name now, to give herself more freedom of movement while waiting for AOS to come through. She'll be able to get driver's licence, open bank account (personal or joint - she can open joint acc with you without SSN but only in her maiden name).

However, if you decide to get SSN now, do it sooner than 2 weeks before your 90 days are up. Check the guides - it's in there as well. Whatever you two decide to do - good luck!

Since you haven't filed AOS yet my "if you applied for EAD" above is offmark - Obviously, if you apply later, then... what I said above

vik

[kim&james 0]

Also note that if your wife wants to use your married name and you file AOS papers in her maiden name, it will cost another couple of hundred dollars to have that changed later on her greencard. Easier all round to just put her married name on the AOS application.

Time frame wise getting a bit close to the I-94 running out so could be iffy with the SSN. You might have to wait for the EAD.

[ausqueen 0]

Time frame wise getting a bit close to the I-94 running out so could be iffy with the SSN. You might have to wait for the EAD.

kim&james,

isn't there a time limit to around day 76 to apply for SSN on K-1 and still get it before your 90 days are up? DesiKid's wife entered US mid July only... she's been here less than 2 months! If they want to and do it straight away - she should be ok! Right?

[kim&james 0]

Time frame wise getting a bit close to the I-94 running out so could be iffy with the SSN. You might have to wait for the EAD.

kim&james,

isn't there a time limit to around day 76 to apply for SSN on K-1 and still get it before your 90 days are up? DesiKid's wife entered US mid July only... she's been here less than 2 months! If they want to and do it straight away - she should be ok! Right?

That depends on the SS office, they are a law unto themselves. It is usually the case where someone can apply up to day 76 but again people on this board have reported problems in the past. I would say to the OP, get down there and try no harm in that.

[DesiKid 29 0]

My fiance arrived in July on K-1. We got married in August. We have not obtained an SSN yet but want to with a new name (my last name). I wanted to file the AOS documents now and get it started. I'm not sure what name should it have, her current name (as is on passport and k-1 documents) or the new name.

Thank you all in advance!

When we applied for the marriage license, the clerk in MIAMI told me that I needed to list her name as on passport. Next, take the marriage certificate to the SSA or DMV and have her name changed there. I don't actually have any documents that show the new name. Would I need anything like that or would the marriage cert. be sufficient?

Again, thank you all for the quick responses!

[kim&james 0]

My fiance arrived in July on K-1. We got married in August. We have not obtained an SSN yet but want to with a new name (my last name). I wanted to file the AOS documents now and get it started. I'm not sure what name should it have, her current name (as is on passport and k-1 documents) or the new name.

Thank you all in advance!

When we applied for the marriage license, the clerk in MIAMI told me that I needed to list her name as on passport. Next, take the marriage certificate to the SSA or DMV and have her name changed there. I don't actually have any documents that show the new name. Would I need anything like that or would the marriage cert. be sufficient?

Again, thank you all for the quick responses!

For the AOS just list her married name. You will provide proof of the name change in the form of the marriage certificate with your application. Also there is a area on the application for other names used. This is where you would put the maiden name. For the SSA or DMV take the marriage certificate, as well as passport. The DMV may not issue a ID or DL unless 180 days of residency is on the visa or with either the EAD or greencard. This has been a constant problem but check your States website as they vary.

[ling 0]

For the AOS just list her married name. You will provide proof of the name change in the form of the marriage certificate with your application. Also there is a area on the application for other names used. This is where you would put the maiden name. For the SSA or DMV take the marriage certificate, as well as passport. The DMV may not issue a ID or DL unless 180 days of residency is on the visa or with either the EAD or greencard. This has been a constant problem but check your States website as they vary.

i am new here and hope you could help me with this.

after getting married i used my husband's family name (as my last name) and my maiden name (family name when i was still single) as my middle name now. how do i ans question #2 on EAD as follows:

2. OTHER NAMES USED (include maiden name)

note: i am using the above names for my AOS.

thanks a lot.

[busycharlie 0]

If you applied for EAD, you will have to wait for approval before you can apply for SSN (unless you are still well within 90 day period) or for her GC, whichever comes first

Well... I tried to edit, but it didn't work so I guess I must have missed something!

I checked your timeline DesiKid. Your wife has been here less than 60 days. She could apply for SSN in her married name now, to give herself more freedom of movement while waiting for AOS to come through. She'll be able to get driver's licence, open bank account (personal or joint - she can open joint acc with you without SSN but only in her maiden name).

However, if you decide to get SSN now, do it sooner than 2 weeks before your 90 days are up. Check the guides - it's in there as well. Whatever you two decide to do - good luck!

Since you haven't filed AOS yet my "if you applied for EAD" above is offmark - Obviously, if you apply later, then... what I said above

vik

We went down today for my wife to apply for her ss card and they wouldn't let her use her new married name. MJ arrived August 31st. We had a certified copy of our marriage and they still wouldn't do it. They said if we haven't notified immigration then her ss card will have to be in her maiden name. She also said the name couldn't be changed on her ss card until she gets her GC. Is this right? This ss card stuff is so confusing because everyone has posted so many different experiences. How could one Government department do one thing so many different ways.

Thanks,

Charlie

[Cécy 44]

If you applied for EAD, you will have to wait for approval before you can apply for SSN (unless you are still well within 90 day period) or for her GC, whichever comes first

Well... I tried to edit, but it didn't work so I guess I must have missed something!

I checked your timeline DesiKid. Your wife has been here less than 60 days. She could apply for SSN in her married name now, to give herself more freedom of movement while waiting for AOS to come through. She'll be able to get driver's licence, open bank account (personal or joint - she can open joint acc with you without SSN but only in her maiden name).

However, if you decide to get SSN now, do it sooner than 2 weeks before your 90 days are up. Check the guides - it's in there as well. Whatever you two decide to do - good luck!

Since you haven't filed AOS yet my "if you applied for EAD" above is offmark - Obviously, if you apply later, then... what I said above

vik

We went down today for my wife to apply for her ss card and they wouldn't let her use her new married name. MJ arrived August 31st. We had a certified copy of our marriage and they still wouldn't do it. They said if we haven't notified immigration then her ss card will have to be in her maiden name. She also said the name couldn't be changed on her ss card until she gets her GC. Is this right? This ss card stuff is so confusing because everyone has posted so many different experiences. How could one Government department do one thing so many different ways.

Thanks,

Charlie

I don't believe it is. Tell them

1/ that immigration knows since you applied for AOS in your married name.

2/ She didn't arrive long ago so her K1 is still valid and it is as good as an EAD so she should be able to get the name change.

3/If they insist you have to wait until you get either the EAD or the GC to get the name change done.

I know they're stupid and it's ridiculous and more often than other you are going to know more than they do about what you can or can't do. Try to get things from their websites showing that you have the right to do it because you have the right documents. Hopefully someone here can give you a link to it.

[ausqueen 0]

If you applied for EAD, you will have to wait for approval before you can apply for SSN (unless you are still well within 90 day period) or for her GC, whichever comes first

Well... I tried to edit, but it didn't work so I guess I must have missed something!

I checked your timeline DesiKid. Your wife has been here less than 60 days. She could apply for SSN in her married name now, to give herself more freedom of movement while waiting for AOS to come through. She'll be able to get driver's licence, open bank account (personal or joint - she can open joint acc with you without SSN but only in her maiden name).

However, if you decide to get SSN now, do it sooner than 2 weeks before your 90 days are up. Check the guides - it's in there as well. Whatever you two decide to do - good luck!

Since you haven't filed AOS yet my "if you applied for EAD" above is offmark - Obviously, if you apply later, then... what I said above

vik

We went down today for my wife to apply for her ss card and they wouldn't let her use her new married name. MJ arrived August 31st. We had a certified copy of our marriage and they still wouldn't do it. They said if we haven't notified immigration then her ss card will have to be in her maiden name. She also said the name couldn't be changed on her ss card until she gets her GC. Is this right? This ss card stuff is so confusing because everyone has posted so many different experiences. How could one Government department do one thing so many different ways.

Thanks,

Charlie

I don't believe it is. Tell them

1/ that immigration knows since you applied for AOS in your married name.

2/ She didn't arrive long ago so her K1 is still valid and it is as good as an EAD so she should be able to get the name change.

3/If they insist you have to wait until you get either the EAD or the GC to get the name change done.

I know they're stupid and it's ridiculous and more often than other you are going to know more than they do about what you can or can't do. Try to get things from their websites showing that you have the right to do it because you have the right documents. Hopefully someone here can give you a link to it.

Charlie,

like Cecy said...

I don't know how to insert a thread link here but there are many on this topic. If my copy and paste doesn't work either... search for TracyTN... she knows a lot, answers many questions and has a SSN link for K-1 in her signature! There are a few pages you might want to print out and take with you to the SS ofice. Check it out.

Below is what I copied from TracyTN's signature. I hope she won't mind me doing it this way. Thanks, Tracy!

For K1ers getting an SSN: do yourself a favor - print this off, take it with you to the SSA. (Section C is particularly pertinent.) You'll be glad you did!!!

https://s044a90.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx...33;opendocument

Good luck,

vik

Edited September 12, 2007 by ausqueen

[busycharlie 0]

If you applied for EAD, you will have to wait for approval before you can apply for SSN (unless you are still well within 90 day period) or for her GC, whichever comes first

Well... I tried to edit, but it didn't work so I guess I must have missed something!

I checked your timeline DesiKid. Your wife has been here less than 60 days. She could apply for SSN in her married name now, to give herself more freedom of movement while waiting for AOS to come through. She'll be able to get driver's licence, open bank account (personal or joint - she can open joint acc with you without SSN but only in her maiden name).

However, if you decide to get SSN now, do it sooner than 2 weeks before your 90 days are up. Check the guides - it's in there as well. Whatever you two decide to do - good luck!

Since you haven't filed AOS yet my "if you applied for EAD" above is offmark - Obviously, if you apply later, then... what I said above

vik

We went down today for my wife to apply for her ss card and they wouldn't let her use her new married name. MJ arrived August 31st. We had a certified copy of our marriage and they still wouldn't do it. They said if we haven't notified immigration then her ss card will have to be in her maiden name. She also said the name couldn't be changed on her ss card until she gets her GC. Is this right? This ss card stuff is so confusing because everyone has posted so many different experiences. How could one Government department do one thing so many different ways.

Thanks,

Charlie

I don't believe it is. Tell them

1/ that immigration knows since you applied for AOS in your married name.

2/ She didn't arrive long ago so her K1 is still valid and it is as good as an EAD so she should be able to get the name change.

3/If they insist you have to wait until you get either the EAD or the GC to get the name change done.

I know they're stupid and it's ridiculous and more often than other you are going to know more than they do about what you can or can't do. Try to get things from their websites showing that you have the right to do it because you have the right documents. Hopefully someone here can give you a link to it.

Charlie,

like Cecy said...

I don't know how to insert a thread link here but there are many on this topic. If my copy and paste doesn't work either... search for TracyTN... she knows a lot, answers many questions and has a SSN link for K-1 in her signature! There are a few pages you might want to print out and take with you to the SS ofice. Check it out.

Below is what I copied from TracyTN's signature. I hope she won't mind me doing it this way. Thanks, Tracy!

For K1ers getting an SSN: do yourself a favor - print this off, take it with you to the SSA. (Section C is particularly pertinent.) You'll be glad you did!!!

https://s044a90.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx...33;opendocument

Good luck,

vik

We plan on taking her card down when it gets here to do the name change. Trying to explain things to them yesterday was worthless and the employee seemed like she was in a mood to argue. I called their 1-800 number and that person said it is not a problem to get the name changed after MJ gets her card, we hope, hehe.

I clicked on the link above but it always comes back with an error,

Error 404

HTTP Web Server: Couldn't find design note - lnx...33;opendocument

Thanks,

Charlie