Spouse Last Name change

[GC-TO-CITIZEN]

Hi All,

I am about to file the CITIZENSHIP for my self and for my wife. Did any body have gone thru the spouse last name change option in Los Angeles area recently? I want to change her last name to mine as I have not done it during the GC process. Should I check the name change option and write the new last name and first name as it is right now? Please advice.

Thanks

 

[kash777]

GO_TO CITIZEN-
We filed our application Apr 10 , No name change selected.,at the time of filing.
During the interview 07/06 at San francisco , my wife mentioned she would like to change her last name to married name. Office asked for marraige certificate. She showned that. No problem. we received her oath letter for 08/05. No issue. No delay at all. We have 2 kids and they asked name of the kids and details. No issue at all. It is quick change in my opinion.
Goodluck with your name change.

 

[smariner]

If you wish to have any ties with your home country, be sure to check the rules/policies of your home country. We were debating the same thing some time ago, and decided to change the last name of my spouse before filing for N-400. The whole process took us about 3 weeks.

My attorney here who was helping me file the N-400 suggested this (as this would make the naturalization process easier). I checked with the consulate of my home country (India) and they said the same as well (as it would make the process of getting the OCI & any future interaction with the Indian government easier).