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Name Change while applying for 130/485?
- Thread starter gmp0119
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princesskate
Registered Users (C)
Have you submitted your application? If not, change it before sending out the application.
The name on your application needs to be matched with your legal documents (passport, ID... etc.)
If not, I think you have to wait until you get your green card then.
The name on your application needs to be matched with your legal documents (passport, ID... etc.)
If not, I think you have to wait until you get your green card then.
Just make sure you're consistent with the name that you use and list 'all names used' where it asks for it. If you haven't filed anything in I think you can change your name and add a certified document with the name change info. If you sent in your forms already using your actual name, I would suggest you wait till all the process goes through and then change your name, if not things can get a little messy.
Jane Green
Registered Users (C)
The best way to do it before/while filing I-485. Just put the name you want on the application and list all other names in “names used” field.
Also – provide all necessary evidence of name change for whatever reasons you do it.
You’ll get your receipt and then GC with a correct name – the one you want.
If you wait till you get your GC to do it – it might cost you more money and cause extra troubles.
When I filed for GC I didn’t change my last name to my husband’s, I just added it up… later I changed my mind and got my last name changed on every document (SS, bank accounts), except DL. When I finally got my GC I went to DMV office to change my DL and I wanted to change my last name to my husband’s there as well, but they wouldn’t do it – they said they will print it exactly like the INS did. And they did and now I am stuck with double last name until naturalization (I don’t want to file I-90, I can wait, not a big deal it’s just annoying at times).
Also – provide all necessary evidence of name change for whatever reasons you do it.
You’ll get your receipt and then GC with a correct name – the one you want.
If you wait till you get your GC to do it – it might cost you more money and cause extra troubles.
When I filed for GC I didn’t change my last name to my husband’s, I just added it up… later I changed my mind and got my last name changed on every document (SS, bank accounts), except DL. When I finally got my GC I went to DMV office to change my DL and I wanted to change my last name to my husband’s there as well, but they wouldn’t do it – they said they will print it exactly like the INS did. And they did and now I am stuck with double last name until naturalization (I don’t want to file I-90, I can wait, not a big deal it’s just annoying at times).
princesskate
Registered Users (C)
eric v said:Princess where is your DO?
My DO is Santa Ana, CA.