Can I travel outside the US if my green card still has my maiden name?

Can I travel outside the US if my green card still has my maiden name?

Tthe plane ticket has my maiden name as well. I became a permanent resident through my husband almost 2.5 years ago, however I decided to change my last name yesterday; Do I need to change my name on my green card even though I can apply for naturalization in less than 6 months? I am traveling out of the US in July and I am wondering if I’m going to have any issues when trying to come back in. The SSA, banks were notified and I got my new drivers license. I am just trying to find out if I need to pay the $450 fee to get a new green card.

Asked on April 29, 2014 under Immigration Law, New Jersey

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