Wifes last name change

[reprobate]

How do you change your name with the USCIS? I couldn't find any forms online.

We filed the GC application shortly after getting married and didn't want to change her last name until after the application process was complete...whole spanner in the works notion.

Now since everything is done, how do we go about changing her last name.

[Triple Citizen]

You do not file for a change of last name with USCIS. This needs to happen with your local township court.

Originally Posted by reprobate

Now since everything is done, how do we go about changing her last name.

[Jackolantern]

Originally Posted by reprobate

How do you change your name with the USCIS? I couldn't find any forms online.

We filed the GC application shortly after getting married and didn't want to change her last name until after the application process was complete...whole spanner in the works notion.

Now since everything is done, how do we go about changing her last name.

You can change her name through the court process in your jurisdiction. Then use the name-change court order as a supporting document to go to the DMV to get her license changed to the new name, and file I-90 to get her GC changed, and change the name on her passport using whatever process is available for citizens of her country.

Otherwise, you could wait until she applies for citizenship, and change her name as part of the naturalization process. No separate court process or extra fees required, and it would be unnecessary to change the GC.

[harvydonald]

You don't need to go to a court, to change wife's last name to match husband's last name.
Just take your marriage certificate to DMV, and they will change the name based on your marriage certificate.
Take your marriage certificate to SSA office, they will change name with no problems.
Fill out I-90 and send it in with required documentation and a copy of your marriage certificate.
The only time you might have problems...if your marriage certificate is not in english, in that case check with your country's consulate for services they offer.

[nelsona]

HD is correct. That is how all US spous's change their name thru marriage: wedding ->SSA -> DMV and that is it. No time limit on when to do this.

GC-holders then only need to go to the extra step of i-90. Again, doesn't matter when marriage was.