GreenCard Procedure Application Help

[mangoes92]

Hi Everyone,

Recently, my husband (US Citizen) and I got court married. So, now I am in the process of applying for adjustment of status (greencard procedure). My current status is OPT. I would like to know the procedure for name change. Now that I am married, I will be taking my husband's last name. Should I fill all my applications for greencard procedure with my new name? or Should I keep it as my maiden name? I have read somewhere that while filling out the application, I can fill it out using my new name and USCIS will link the marriage certificate to my passport and birth certificate name. However, I am not sure. I don't know if I should go to Social Security office first to change my name and then apply? Please advice on what's the best way to move forward with this. Any help is really appreciated.

Thank you so much!

[alimehr]

hi there
i think its better check with embassy to be sure..they can guide u in the best way

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[newacct]

Hi Everyone,

Recently, my husband (US Citizen) and I got court married. So, now I am in the process of applying for adjustment of status (greencard procedure). My current status is OPT. I would like to know the procedure for name change. Now that I am married, I will be taking my husband's last name. Should I fill all my applications for greencard procedure with my new name? or Should I keep it as my maiden name? I have read somewhere that while filling out the application, I can fill it out using my new name and USCIS will link the marriage certificate to my passport and birth certificate name. However, I am not sure. I don't know if I should go to Social Security office first to change my name and then apply? Please advice on what's the best way to move forward with this. Any help is really appreciated.

Thank you so much!

If you have already married, then you have either already changed your name as part of the marriage, or you didn't. You only have one current legal name. You don't get to "choose". We don't know whether you changed your name as part of the marriage or not; it would have been chosen when you married, and it is probably indicated on your marriage certificate. Some people change their name as part of marriage, and some don't. If you have legally changed your name as part of the marriage, the new name is now your (only) legal name, and you must put that new name on all forms from now on. If you didn't legally change your name, you don't get to unilaterally put a new name; you still must use your existing name.