USC Petitioner name change whilst AOS in progress
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USC Petitioner name change whilst AOS in progress
Background: I'm doing an AOS from L1B via marriage.
We purposely decided to not worry about the name change of her (USC) to my surname until the application had completed.
Question came up last night, is there anything to stop her changing her name, now that the application has been filed and accepted and I've been given notice of action letters?
We're both happy to ride it out until the application completes, but it just came up as a question when we were talking last night about her passport renewal.
We purposely decided to not worry about the name change of her (USC) to my surname until the application had completed.
Question came up last night, is there anything to stop her changing her name, now that the application has been filed and accepted and I've been given notice of action letters?
We're both happy to ride it out until the application completes, but it just came up as a question when we were talking last night about her passport renewal.
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Re: USC Petitioner name change whilst AOS in progress
You are perfectly able to change your name. The application will just be updated when you are interviewed.
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Re: USC Petitioner name change whilst AOS in progress
Ian
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Re: USC Petitioner name change whilst AOS in progress
Thanks both for replies.
I assume she can just take a certified copy of her name change document when we go to interview for the AOS as proof?
I assume she can just take a certified copy of her name change document when we go to interview for the AOS as proof?
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Re: USC Petitioner name change whilst AOS in progress
If she wants to change her identification documents and credit cards, there's a specific process she needs to follow - but that has absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with US immigration or your AOS.
Ian
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Re: USC Petitioner name change whilst AOS in progress
As pointed out above, there isn't a name change document, i.e. deed poll. The only name change document, IMO, is called a marriage certificate. When she completes paperwork for the USCIS she will list her maiden and her new surname on the documents. They are not concerned with her name at all. Both surnames are documented on the marriage certificate which is submitted with your applications.
She will need to show the marriage certificate when she is changing her name on her driver's license, car registration, social security card, passport, etc.
She will need to show the marriage certificate when she is changing her name on her driver's license, car registration, social security card, passport, etc.
Last edited by Rete; Jun 15th 2017 at 11:00 pm.
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Re: USC Petitioner name change whilst AOS in progress
Thanks guys,
That makes sense. I shall let the wife know she's free to name change when she likes!
Need to figure out how to distribute beer to you lot on this forum once my AOS completes
That makes sense. I shall let the wife know she's free to name change when she likes!
Need to figure out how to distribute beer to you lot on this forum once my AOS completes