Thinking about change my last name after I received conditional GC?

[cindywang16]

hi Everyone
thank you again for any help.

Currently, I am in 2 year marriage based conditional GC.
I am thinking about adding my husband's last name into mine. Because we think it will be easier once we have children.
But I afraid that will be a big hassle. Especially, it is not as simple anymore since I will have to get a new GC and deal with USCIS.
In addition, on my passport there is 2 name indicated. One is normal western name, another is English spelled my Chinese name. Right now, on my GC is the English spelled my Chinese pronunciation one. I am thinking about switch to the Western name. (just easier )

I don't know if all this is possible? Will this be a very complicated process? Where should I start (or this is a bad idea)? when is the best time to do this (maybe I should do it when I apply for Citizenship? or renew my GC?...etc?)


thank you for any help for feedback

 

[LucyMO]

based on your marriage certificate, you can only change your maiden name to your married name. Changing it on a GC may be too long and troublesome.

To change your name to a Western name without going through court, you have to wait till you apply for citizenship and then you indicate which name you want to have.

 

[cindywang16]

thank you so much.

So I guess I will try to change my first and last name all together when I am filing for my Citizenship.
You think that will be a lot easier?
Will changing name thing might slow down and confused USCIS when I am applying for citizenship, you think?

I don't want to get stuck in the country or in the process, just because of the name change

thank you very mcuh