Name typed differently on GC & SSC

[RV79]

Hi,

My co-worker told me that my full name on my social security card should match with my green card, & when I checked I found they’re not exactly the same.

On my GC it states my first name, initial, & last name. Very neat.

i.e.
[First, Initial, Last name]

On my SSC it states my first name, my father’s name following his honorific name, my grandfather’s initial (first letter) and then my last name! – my last name comes in the second line…

i.e.
[First, Honorific, Father, Initial
Last name]

On my ID/driver license it states my first name as: my name, my father’s name following his honorific name, my grandfather’s name missing the last letter lol. And it states my last as it is.

i.e.
[First, Honorific, Father, Grandfather missing last letter
Last name]

Now I have 3 versions; the 3 can be matched with my original passport so they must know it is me.

I never paid attention to this; I thought its normal since everything is spelled right except the missing letter from my grandfather’s name on my ID/driver license.

My question:
Must I change my cards to match with my GC, or is it OK to leave them the way they are?

Note:
I’m thinking to change my maiden & last name upon naturalization.


Regards..

 

[Jackolantern]

What's the name on your birth certificate? Does it match any of the three variations above?

USCIS sees the birth certificate name as your official name, unless you changed your name through a legal process such as marriage or a court-approved name change.

When you renew your driver's license they may insist that you change the license to match the GC or vice versa. Some employers may also have a problem if you show them documents with name inconsistencies.

When you apply for naturalization, make sure all the name variations are listed in the appropriate questions on page 1 (in particular the "other names used" section), otherwise there may be delays or other problems.

 

[RV79]

What's the name on your birth certificate? Does it match any of the three variations above?

USCIS sees the birth certificate name as your official name, unless you changed your name through a legal process such as marriage or a court-approved name change.

When you renew your driver's license they may insist that you change the license to match the GC or vice versa. Some employers may also have a problem if you show them documents with name inconsistencies.

When you apply for naturalization, make sure all the name variations are listed in the appropriate questions on page 1 (in particular the "other names used" section), otherwise there may be delays or other problems.

My name on my birth certificate is without the last name, just my name, father, grandfather, & great grandfather……. I know it sounds weird…

When I applied for the SSC in 2011, I asked them to make it like the GC but they told me they must follow the name shown in my passport, so I had no choice. They also told me that I can change it later on.

USCIS should already have my birth certificate, I had my sealed envelope with me (given to me by the US embassy) when I arrived at the airport I handed it over to them. I assume the envelope had all the important documents they need.

 

[Jackolantern]

USCIS should already have my birth certificate, I had my sealed envelope with me (given to me by the US embassy) when I arrived at the airport I handed it over to them. I assume the envelope had all the important documents they need.

My point was that when you apply for naturalization, they'll run the background check based on the names you provide (including the "other names used" section) on the naturalization application form. During the interview and also maybe after the interview, they'll take a closer look at your file, and if they discover a name or name variation which you've used but it wasn't provided on the naturalization form, they'll order another background check which could delay your case by weeks or months. So remember to provide all name variations so they won't order another background check after the interview.

My name on my birth certificate is without the last name, just my name, father, grandfather, & great grandfather…….

So now that's a 4th variation of your name? What about your passport ... is that also different, giving you 5 different variations?

Maybe at this point it's best to do nothing about it unless an employer or government agency gives you a specific problem with a particular document. Then when you naturalize you can get an official name change and change everything to your new name.

 

[RV79]

Thanks Jack, I feel better that I don’t have to take an action right now, until something comes up which I hope not. I know it’s really complicated and I need to run everywhere to have my name fixed..
I’ll keep this in my mind and provide all the variations of my name at the time of naturalization & request for an official full name change

Yes, to be accurate I can say my passport has the 5th variation my grandfather’s name is typed in full, not missing the last letter.

My employer follows the SSC & what I typed in my W4 form was my first & last name, since it’s easier and this is the way it should be. I faced no troubles so far except when I filed my taxes they needed the name as printed on my SSC.