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Changing last name after GC
- Thread starter kcr
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http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/i-90.htm
One of the purposes of the I90 form is the name change.
"If you are filing for the following reasons, the base application fee of $190 and the biometrics fee of $70 are required. Total filing fee = $260.
a. My card was lost, stolen or destroyed.
c. My card is mutilated.
e. My name or other biographic information has changed since the card was issued.
f. My present card has an expiration date and it is expiring.
h.1. I have taken up Commuter status.
h.2. I was a Commuter and am now taking up residence in the U.S.
i. My status has been automatically converted to permanent resident.
j. I have an old edition of the card. "
You will have to send an official document with your change of name ( court document, marriage license ).
One of the purposes of the I90 form is the name change.
"If you are filing for the following reasons, the base application fee of $190 and the biometrics fee of $70 are required. Total filing fee = $260.
a. My card was lost, stolen or destroyed.
c. My card is mutilated.
e. My name or other biographic information has changed since the card was issued.
f. My present card has an expiration date and it is expiring.
h.1. I have taken up Commuter status.
h.2. I was a Commuter and am now taking up residence in the U.S.
i. My status has been automatically converted to permanent resident.
j. I have an old edition of the card. "
You will have to send an official document with your change of name ( court document, marriage license ).
Hi Catseyes
Thanks for your information. Before filing the I90 form for the new GC, what is the procedure to change the last name? I heard that you need to apply for new passport in the indian embassy and then change the last name at DMV(for the new drivers licence) & SSN(new ssn card) offices??? If you know any info. link or if you know some one who changed the last name & how they did after GC, please let me know.
Thanks.
Thanks for your information. Before filing the I90 form for the new GC, what is the procedure to change the last name? I heard that you need to apply for new passport in the indian embassy and then change the last name at DMV(for the new drivers licence) & SSN(new ssn card) offices??? If you know any info. link or if you know some one who changed the last name & how they did after GC, please let me know.
Thanks.
Here's my experience :
My french passport says " 1st name" " maiden name" ép ( = épouse = spouse ) " married name".
Because of that, the embassy in Paris issued the I551 in my maiden name ( even though I was married, and my US driving licence says : " 1st name" " married name" which is my legal name since I got married). I had gone to the local SS office for the change, and then I went to the DMV.
I called the embassy to make sure that was not a mistake. They said they had to do it this way because of my passport.
Then of course, my real GC arrived with my maiden name.
So far, I haven't had any problems. On my first day at work, I showed my GC and a marriage certificate and that was it.
I personnaly do not see for me any reason to change my GC.
If I wanted to, I am not sure I would have to pay the fee : my legal name at the time was already my married name, so is it a "mistake" from USCIS despite my passport? I don't care.
My french passport says " 1st name" " maiden name" ép ( = épouse = spouse ) " married name".
Because of that, the embassy in Paris issued the I551 in my maiden name ( even though I was married, and my US driving licence says : " 1st name" " married name" which is my legal name since I got married). I had gone to the local SS office for the change, and then I went to the DMV.
I called the embassy to make sure that was not a mistake. They said they had to do it this way because of my passport.
Then of course, my real GC arrived with my maiden name.
So far, I haven't had any problems. On my first day at work, I showed my GC and a marriage certificate and that was it.
I personnaly do not see for me any reason to change my GC.
If I wanted to, I am not sure I would have to pay the fee : my legal name at the time was already my married name, so is it a "mistake" from USCIS despite my passport? I don't care.
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kcr said:Hi Catseyes
Thanks for your information. Before filing the I90 form for the new GC, what is the procedure to change the last name? I heard that you need to apply for new passport in the indian embassy and then change the last name at DMV(for the new drivers licence) & SSN(new ssn card) offices??? If you know any info. link or if you know some one who changed the last name & how they did after GC, please let me know.
Thanks.
I am assuming your wife wants to change her last name from maiden last name to married last name. If that is a situation...then just take the marriage certificate to DMV office and SS office...they will change the last name with no questions asked. You can then apply for a new Green Card with paying the full fees...and apply for the passport form your home country...does not have to be in any order....
But if it is not as simple as changing to married name...then you have to follow a different process...