Last Name Change In Passport & Not in GC and Travel

[frankienstein]

We have changed my wife's last name during Passport renewal to my last name in passport.
But we havent changed it in Green card. The Green Card still has her Maiden Name.

Is it safe to travel ?

She wants to change her name on green card only after travel. Is this a problem with Airlines while travelling back when Passport and Green card names don't match.
Also at the port of entry will this be a problem.
As we have to fill the name in Customs form, would we fill it by Maiden Name as in Green card or new last name as in my passport?

Thanks

 

[techkin]

Name Changed In Passport & Filed for GC replacement with change of name and Travel

We have changed my wife's last name during Passport renewal to my last name in passport.
But we havent changed it in Green card. The Green Card still has her Maiden Name.

Is it safe to travel ?

She wants to change her name on green card only after travel. Is this a problem with Airlines while travelling back when Passport and Green card names don't match.
Also at the port of entry will this be a problem.
As we have to fill the name in Customs form, would we fill it by Maiden Name as in Green card or new last name as in my passport?

Thanks

Hello,
Did you get any response from anyone if this is safe to travel in this situation.
We are on similar situation, my wife's name change both first name/last name on the passport, also we filed I90 for replacement of GC and its pending, wondering if any issue with travel and POE

Thanks

 

[techkin]

Name Changed In Passport & Filed I90 for GC replacement with new name and Travel question

My wife's name changed both first name/last name on the passport, also we filed I90 for replacement of GC and its pending since 4 months, we are wondering if any issue with travel and POE
Currently still carrying GC with old name and old passport

Thanks

 

[Jackolantern]

If she travels with documentary evidence of the name change (marriage certificate or court order) and the I-90 receipt, the name change won't be a problem for entering the US.

 

[chris.candid]

Name chnage ?

If she travels with documentary evidence of the name change (marriage certificate or court order) and the I-90 receipt, the name change won't be a problem for entering the US.

1. For name change on Green Card, Did you take a court Order from US court ?

2. For name change on Passport, Have you used that court order ? If not, Have you used the process outlined in Indian Embassy ?

Which change have you done it first ?? 1) or 2). Please advise as I am planning to change the name of my minor daughter. Any help in this regard is appreciated. Thanks

 

[Jackolantern]

1. For name change on Green Card, Did you take a court Order from US court ?

For a green card name change not based on marriage, USCIS will require a court order stating that the name has changed from ____ to ____. But it doesn't have to be from a US court, it can be from a foreign court. But if you live in the US as a permanent resident it probably makes the most sense to get it done in the US. Your local court system will have a process for name changes; it will cost money and take anywhere from a few days to a few months, depending on their specific rules and procedures.

 

[chris.candid]

For a green card name change not based on marriage, USCIS will require a court order stating that the name has changed from ____ to ____. But it doesn't have to be from a US court, it can be from a foreign court. But if you live in the US as a permanent resident it probably makes the most sense to get it done in the US. Your local court system will have a process for name changes; it will cost money and take anywhere from a few days to a few months, depending on their specific rules and procedures.

That helps . Thanks much. I will approach local US court. Also, I will follow Indian embassy procedure for name changes in Indian Passport unless the local US court order can be used as a supporting document.