Is the name change on green card necessary?

[bookshop7]

Hi everyone!

I have a green card with my married name. But I got a divorce and court order and changed my name back to my maiden name. I updated it (with my maiden name) on my drivers license, social security, etc. My foreign passport is in my maiden name also.

Do I have to change my name on my green card too? It's $370.
Or my name will automatically update when filing the N-400 as I will put maiden name as legal name, and married name as name "as it appears on the permanent resident card"? Will this delay the naturalization process?

Thank you in advance for your help!

 

[namecheckvictim]

It's not necessary at all, just update it when you naturalize.

 

[bookshop7]

Thank you!

So the naturalization process is not going to take longer this way?

 

[namecheckvictim]

No, because the matter is already heard and the court has already ordered the name change.

 

[BigJoe5]

You should not fill out a name change petition at N-400 interview, instead, present your divorce decree showing name changed back to maiden name. If you fill out a NC petition at interview then you are restricted to a Judicial Oath Ceremony and could not be included in a smaller Adminatrative Ceremony held by USCIS if it is offerred at thet District Office.

 

[bookshop7]

Thank you both.
I just wanted to make sure it's OK to wait until naturalization. I know address change needs to be reported right away, but I was't sure about the name change.
Thanks again!