Last Name Change

gcWAC127

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Hi,

I have a green card and I have applied for GC for my wife and is pending with USCIS. I want to change my last name. Are there any issues? I plan to start my naturalization process next year.

Thanks!
 
You want to change your last name as part of the naturalization process itself, or outside of naturalization? Expect issues both with your naturalization and your spouse's GC if you change it outside of the naturalization process. Especially name check ... both your old and new names will be checked if you change it before, thus doubling your chances of getting stuck.
 
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