Name Change during interview though the N-400 indicated otherwise?

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My wife had answered 'No' to the question of name change on N-400. However, now thinking about wanting to do name change during the interview....

Is it possible? If yes, would that delay the oath instead of being the same day oath in Newark, NJ field office?
Is there a way to call to call the Newark - FO to doublecheck?

She would rather keep the name if the oath would be delayed just because of this reason....

Any insights would be appreciated.
 
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rupnet485 said:
My wife had answered 'No' to the question of name change on N-400. However, now thinking about wanting to do name change during the interview....

Is it possible? If yes, would that delay the oath instead of being the same day oath in Newark, NJ field office?
Is there a way to call to call the Newark - FO to doublecheck?

She would rather keep the name if the oath would be delayed just because of this reason....

Any insights would be appreciated.
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Can she just ask the IO during the interview? She can ask teh IO "If I request for a name change, will be still be able
to take the oath today?" If the IO say Yes, then request name change. If the IO say No then do not request change.

I don't think the IO will refuse such conditional decivion. Itr is different from such question "I have a conviction in the
past. Do you think it will impact yoru decision? If you say Yes, I'll not disclose it, If you say No, then I'll disclose it
so that I can get citizenship honestly"
 
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WBH said:
Can she just ask the IO during the interview? She can ask teh IO "If I request for a name change, will be still be able
to take the oath today?" If the IO say Yes, then request name change. If the IO say No then do not request change.

I don't think the IO will refuse such conditional decivion. Itr is different from such question "I have a conviction in the
past. Do you think it will impact yoru decision? If you say Yes, I'll not disclose it, If you say No, then I'll disclose it
so that I can get citizenship honestly"
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Name changes can only be done through a judicial oath. Therefore, same-day oath will not be possible in this case.
 
Vorpal said:
Name changes can only be done through a judicial oath. Therefore, same-day oath will not be possible in this case.
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Maybe on that day there is a judicial oath. the OP's wife can just ask. If not possible, then do not request. The IO
can not force a particular decision after she ask such a question by saying "I hate opportunistic people so
I order you to request a name change"
 
during the interview IO will ask you again if you want to change your name if you said yes she will make a correction and will let you change your name and i'm not sure if you will have the same day oath taking
 
do not worry about delay....do it via interview process,,,it is no cost to you and it is very effective....

Otherwise, you have to do yourself via state courts and then get a new citizenship certificate with USCIS...which may take more time than requesting name change via iterview...

My spouse did, it only added 10 business days in Chicago,
 
rupnet485 said:
My wife had answered 'No' to the question of name change on N-400. However, now thinking about wanting to do name change during the interview....

Is it possible? If yes, would that delay the oath instead of being the same day oath in Newark, NJ field office?
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If the name change is to take your last name, that should not require a judicial oath. If her name change involves something else, same day oath is not possible for the name change. Not even if there is a judicial oath on the same day. There is extra paperwork USCIS has to file with the court for a name change, and they're not going to be able to get that done and have it approved by the court in the same day.
She would rather keep the name if the oath would be delayed just because of this reason....
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Is she aware of the time and money it takes to do the name change separately from naturalization? That can cost hundreds of dollars and take a couple months.
 
Jackolantern said:
Is she aware of the time and money it takes to do the name change separately from naturalization? That can cost hundreds of dollars and take a couple months.
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She can decide never to change her name ever. So no delay in oath, no cost later.
 
WBH said:
Maybe on that day there is a judicial oath. the OP's wife can just ask. If not possible, then do not request. The IO
can not force a particular decision after she ask such a question by saying "I hate opportunistic people so
I order you to request a name change"
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Ideally, that'd be great. However, judicial ceremonies are usually held in courthouses and have to be scheduled in advance.
 
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