Juswus

From what I can tell from researching on here, a Permanent Resident (has been for over 7 yrs) does not need to tell anyone offical about getting divorced. But they DO need to inform them of a change of address.

Is this correct?

Derrygal

Yes - I believe so - although I think that if a woman changes her name after divorce (goes back to using her maiden name) she would have to inform the Immigration Services about the name change - and I believe documentation has to be provided to back that up.

Juswus

thank you

ian-mstm

Yes to both.

Ian

ian-mstm

No, she doesn't have to. She might want to, but there's no obligation to.

Ian

Derrygal

Maybe not now - but what if she wants to renew her Green card or apply for citizenship and has a different last name (maiden name)? I believe then it is necessary to inform the Department of Homeland Security and I believe documentation has to be provided.

Noorah101

She would only need to follow the I-90 or N-400 instructions and include what is required. Her divorce decree would show how her name changed, and it won't be a problem getting the new document in her new name. In the meantime, she doesn't have to notify anyone.

Rene

ian-mstm

What if she does? At that time she can simply use her maiden name and provide proof of the divorce. There's no obligation to inform DHS of a name change prior to applying for a benefit.


You believe incorrectly... because no, she doesn't. Her maiden name is *always* her legal name whether or not she chooses to assume any other name.

Ian

Juswus

Thanks so much for the replies. I thought I must be missing something, but apparently not.