Al&Ran

Our local court will not allow a name change since I am not a permanent resident/US citizen.

Thank you so much for your recommendations. We will submit the forms to USCIS first and will then file the name change with our local court. Once the name change is official, will there be a cost with USCIS to update my name on the EAD or green card?

I arrived to the US on a K1 visa on 5/31/2023. My husband and I got married on 6/1/2023 and we are looking to file for my adjustment of status. Does he need to file an I-130 petition for me? We will file it along with the I-485, I-864 and I-765. I applied for a social security number on 6/2/2023. I want to change my legal name (change my first name and take my husband's last name). Social security agreed to change my last name but not my first name. Do I have to just file a name change with a local court or can I change my legal name with USCIS directly? Please re categorize this post if needed. Thanks in advance.