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will getting a name change potentially lag my naturalization?
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Jackolantern
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Are you changing your name as part of the naturalization process itself? Or are you referring to changing your name separately from naturalization, before it is complete?
If it is part of the naturalization process, then yes, it will cause a delay in your oath. This is because USCIS has to refer to the courts to issues the name change. After the courts approve your name change, a new certificate is printed for you and you are scheduled for oath. The length of time it takes depends on where you live.
Where did you hear that? The naturalization oath is provided in such cases by a judicial officer. There is no "approval" by the courts. It is an all out USCIS process. In states like Minnesota where only justices are allowed to administer the oath, there is no difference in the processing time for some one with a name change compared to one without a name change.
If it is part of the naturalization process, then yes, it will cause a delay in your oath. This is because USCIS has to refer to the courts to issues the name change. After the courts approve your name change, a new certificate is printed for you and you are scheduled for oath. The length of time it takes depends on where you live.
jontymorgan
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Where did you hear that? The naturalization oath is provided in such cases by a judicial officer. There is no "approval" by the courts. It is an all out USCIS process. In states like Minnesota where only justices are allowed to administer the oath, there is no difference in the processing time for some one with a name change compared to one without a name change.
It does depend which DO you are under. For example in Dallas, if you are not changing your name there is the possibility of being naturalized on the same day. However, if you are changing your name, the same day oath is not an option and you need to wait for a scheduled ceremony which in Dallas are typically every 6-10 weeks. I suggest searching the forums to see the frequency and type of ceremonies held by your DO.
Co-Worker in our office, changed his name and last name and when he got his interview, they scheduled him for the Oath for next week. He was in the same Oath ceremony as the rest of the people were. I think there is not problem with changing name unless you don't want to bare arms base on you religion or beliefs and that has different oath ceremony.
Don't worry and good luck
Don't worry and good luck
Where did you hear that? The naturalization oath is provided in such cases by a judicial officer. There is no "approval" by the courts. It is an all out USCIS process. In states like Minnesota where only justices are allowed to administer the oath, there is no difference in the processing time for some one with a name change compared to one without a name change.
You misinterpreted what I said. I was referring to the name change being a judicial responsibility - not the oath or naturalization process. In other words, USCIS does not have the authority to change a person's name without the courts' involvement.
i'm in atlanta DO if that helps
In Atlanta DO, I would NOT recommend name change via judicial oath. My wife is still waiting for her judicial oath for 10+ months. Though they have ceremony every 3-4 months, they only handle 150-170 people each time. That pushes oath dates a lot.
I would take certificate and go to local district court and get name changed. Very easy to do and takes about 2 months max. May cost 170-200$ but no strss like waiting for oath ceremony.
I read something about changing your name and just the last name is different think. I'm going to change my last name only. Is that also going to be a problem? Just want to make sure because I don't want to wait for any unnecessary.
In Atlanta DO, I would NOT recommend name change via judicial oath. My wife is still waiting for her judicial oath for 10+ months. Though they have ceremony every 3-4 months, they only handle 150-170 people each time. That pushes oath dates a lot.
I would take certificate and go to local district court and get name changed. Very easy to do and takes about 2 months max. May cost 170-200$ but no strss like waiting for oath ceremony.
I read something about changing your name and just the last name is different think. I'm going to change my last name only. Is that also going to be a problem? Just want to make sure because I don't want to wait for any unnecessary.
I'm also changing my last name. I'm keeping my first name, as well as the first initial of my last name. My guess is that a name change is still a name change, regardless of whether you're changing the whole name or just a part of it.
really?? Ah do I need to go to court right now to change my name, so I can give proof later on during the interview. I don't want to wait anymore. Tired of waiting. If I need to change my name in the court do you guys have online information about the court?Any web site? All my ids, my social security card, my bank already using the new name.
Unfortunately, I don't know the exact procedure for a name change. I did some basic research a while back, and found that in New York, it requires filing paperwork with a local court, placing a public notice that announces the name change in a local newspaper, then taking proof the public notice was published (issued by the newspaper) back to the court, which only then finalizes the name change.
I call the court in here sacramento, they get confused. They said I need to go to the clerk office. I already did those clerk stuff. Even last time they said I don't have to go to court to change my marriage last name, but a lot of people tell me that I need to go to court to change to my last name.This is so confusing.
Unfortunately, I don't know the exact procedure for a name change. I did some basic research a while back, and found that in New York, it requires filing paperwork with a local court, placing a public notice that announces the name change in a local newspaper, then taking proof the public notice was published (issued by the newspaper) back to the court, which only then finalizes the name change.
I call the court in here sacramento, they get confused. They said I need to go to the clerk office. I already did those clerk stuff. Even last time they said I don't have to go to court to change my marriage last name, but a lot of people tell me that I need to go to court to change to my last name.This is so confusing.
Try googling "name change california". All the court-related information is usually available online, so I'm sure you can find the exact procedure.