Married Name or Maiden Name on I-864?

[ta-anon 0]

Hi,

On August 25 my husband and I were married and now we are going through the AOS process to obtain his green card (he is English, I am American). I have began to call myself by his last name and will be sorting out everything with the DMV and social security office as soon as possible to have them change these things on driver's license and social security card, respectively. Before I can change my name with my bank, I must have my name changed on my driver's license or social security card.

However, I know we need to get on with the AOS process, and I need a couple of letters from my bank detailing how much money I have in my savings and checking account. My bank details are still under my maiden name, and will have my first and maiden name on any letter they may write for the AOS packet I send to the USCIS service center.

At any rate, my question is, should I put my maiden or married name on the I-864, even though most of the other details from bank, copy of passport, etc, will have my maiden name? Of course we will be sending off a copy of marriage certificate, so would that be adequate evidence for them to say, "Well, obviously this is the same person."? What should I do?

Help us!

Thanks,

AW (formerly AF)

[pushbrk 13,121]

Hi,

On August 25 my husband and I were married and now we are going through the AOS process to obtain his green card (he is English, I am American). I have began to call myself by his last name and will be sorting out everything with the DMV and social security office as soon as possible to have them change these things on driver's license and social security card, respectively. Before I can change my name with my bank, I must have my name changed on my driver's license or social security card.

However, I know we need to get on with the AOS process, and I need a couple of letters from my bank detailing how much money I have in my savings and checking account. My bank details are still under my maiden name, and will have my first and maiden name on any letter they may write for the AOS packet I send to the USCIS service center.

At any rate, my question is, should I put my maiden or married name on the I-864, even though most of the other details from bank, copy of passport, etc, will have my maiden name? Of course we will be sending off a copy of marriage certificate, so would that be adequate evidence for them to say, "Well, obviously this is the same person."? What should I do?

Help us!

Thanks,

AW (formerly AF)

The answer to any such question is that you use your current legal name. It sounds like your current legal name and your maiden name are currently the same.

[*Maureen* 0]

Hi,

On August 25 my husband and I were married and now we are going through the AOS process to obtain his green card (he is English, I am American). I have began to call myself by his last name and will be sorting out everything with the DMV and social security office as soon as possible to have them change these things on driver's license and social security card, respectively. Before I can change my name with my bank, I must have my name changed on my driver's license or social security card.

However, I know we need to get on with the AOS process, and I need a couple of letters from my bank detailing how much money I have in my savings and checking account. My bank details are still under my maiden name, and will have my first and maiden name on any letter they may write for the AOS packet I send to the USCIS service center.

At any rate, my question is, should I put my maiden or married name on the I-864, even though most of the other details from bank, copy of passport, etc, will have my maiden name? Of course we will be sending off a copy of marriage certificate, so would that be adequate evidence for them to say, "Well, obviously this is the same person."? What should I do?

Help us!

Thanks,

AW (formerly AF)

I used both names and never got an RFE.

[spidergirl 0]

Hi,

On August 25 my husband and I were married and now we are going through the AOS process to obtain his green card (he is English, I am American). I have began to call myself by his last name and will be sorting out everything with the DMV and social security office as soon as possible to have them change these things on driver's license and social security card, respectively. Before I can change my name with my bank, I must have my name changed on my driver's license or social security card.

However, I know we need to get on with the AOS process, and I need a couple of letters from my bank detailing how much money I have in my savings and checking account. My bank details are still under my maiden name, and will have my first and maiden name on any letter they may write for the AOS packet I send to the USCIS service center.

At any rate, my question is, should I put my maiden or married name on the I-864, even though most of the other details from bank, copy of passport, etc, will have my maiden name? Of course we will be sending off a copy of marriage certificate, so would that be adequate evidence for them to say, "Well, obviously this is the same person."? What should I do?

Help us!

Thanks,

AW (formerly AF)

Use your married name in your AOS application because that is your legal name right now. Theres no problem if your other documents is in your maiden name, you have a marriage certificate to support that.

Edited September 17, 2007 by spidergirl

[bora bora 1]

I used my maiden name only because we sent out my husband's AOS application the day after we got married. It took me a few days to change it w/ the DMV and the SSA.

I thought about using both last names so I don't think that'd be a problem - or to use your new last name.

[joeyjoey 1]

Hi,

On August 25 my husband and I were married and now we are going through the AOS process to obtain his green card (he is English, I am American). I have began to call myself by his last name and will be sorting out everything with the DMV and social security office as soon as possible to have them change these things on driver's license and social security card, respectively. Before I can change my name with my bank, I must have my name changed on my driver's license or social security card.

However, I know we need to get on with the AOS process, and I need a couple of letters from my bank detailing how much money I have in my savings and checking account. My bank details are still under my maiden name, and will have my first and maiden name on any letter they may write for the AOS packet I send to the USCIS service center.

At any rate, my question is, should I put my maiden or married name on the I-864, even though most of the other details from bank, copy of passport, etc, will have my maiden name? Of course we will be sending off a copy of marriage certificate, so would that be adequate evidence for them to say, "Well, obviously this is the same person."? What should I do?

Help us!

Thanks,

AW (formerly AF)

We used married name. One of the first things we did after our marriage was go to Social Security and apply for a card with her married name. Everything after that was easier.

[Cécy 44]

What I hear is: use the name that you want to use. Obviously in your case your married name.

Why? Because if you wish to change your name later when it has already been put on the GC, then you need to pay extra money to have that done, and it's pretty pointless.

USCIS is aware that it's not always easy to get your name changed (depends on the States) before you apply for AOS. So put your married name as your official name, and then in the 'other names' section put your maiden name.

The marriage license is proof that you have/can change name (some have the name change on, some don't).

I applied with my married name although right now I have everything in my maiden name because I'm waiting for EAD to go to social security and get that changed before I can go to the DMV and get a photo ID with it as well and then get the rest done.

[athena_ny 1]

Hi,

On August 25 my husband and I were married and now we are going through the AOS process to obtain his green card (he is English, I am American). I have began to call myself by his last name and will be sorting out everything with the DMV and social security office as soon as possible to have them change these things on driver's license and social security card, respectively. Before I can change my name with my bank, I must have my name changed on my driver's license or social security card.

However, I know we need to get on with the AOS process, and I need a couple of letters from my bank detailing how much money I have in my savings and checking account. My bank details are still under my maiden name, and will have my first and maiden name on any letter they may write for the AOS packet I send to the USCIS service center.

At any rate, my question is, should I put my maiden or married name on the I-864, even though most of the other details from bank, copy of passport, etc, will have my maiden name? Of course we will be sending off a copy of marriage certificate, so would that be adequate evidence for them to say, "Well, obviously this is the same person."? What should I do?

Help us!

Thanks,

AW (formerly AF)

I used my married name and I didn't get my new SS card until April or May (we married in January). I had to fill out a G325A because we did the I-130 petition, so I put my maiden name down in other names used. There were no issues.

Also, are you sure you need to change your DLs and SSN first to change the details with the bank? Bank of America took my marriage certificate as proof.

[Cécy 44]

Also, are you sure you need to change your DLs and SSN first to change the details with the bank? Bank of America took my marriage certificate as proof.

I know my bank (Wachovia) asks for a photo ID to change the name. And the DMV asks that the name be changed by Social Security first who in turn ask for EAD or GC...

[athena_ny 1]

Also, are you sure you need to change your DLs and SSN first to change the details with the bank? Bank of America took my marriage certificate as proof.

I know my bank (Wachovia) asks for a photo ID to change the name. And the DMV asks that the name be changed by Social Security first who in turn ask for EAD or GC...

Okay, but the OP is the USC. So, the EAD/GC part is irrelevant. I know some banks require ID, but a few don't so I just wanted to make sure the OP knew for sure (I assumed my bank would need my ID, but they didn't.)

We don't know the OPs state so the DMV may not need the SSN to be changed, again - all Florida DMV needed was my marriage certificate. I had my ID changed for 4 months before I changed my SSN.

[Cécy 44]

Okay, but the OP is the USC. So, the EAD/GC part is irrelevant. I know some banks require ID, but a few don't so I just wanted to make sure the OP knew for sure (I assumed my bank would need my ID, but they didn't.)

We don't know the OPs state so the DMV may not need the SSN to be changed, again - all Florida DMV needed was my marriage certificate. I had my ID changed for 4 months before I changed my SSN.

Oops, I had forgotten that already. But what you say is true it really depends on the states and... the banks. I guess the best is to call them and ask.