If I’m getting married soon and would like to change my last name to my fiancé’s last name, how will this affect immigration proceedings?
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If I’m getting married soon and would like to change my last name to my fiancé’s last name, how will this affect immigration proceedings?
I was not sure if it would affect my soon-to-be husband when we are ready to submit paperwork to immigration. He has 2 last names; at the chapel they advised us that it might be a problem for him because he would have to drop one of his last names if I change mine to his.
Asked on February 26, 2015 under Immigration Law, California
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SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
It should not affect anything as far as immigration is concerned as long as any discrepancies are explained through documentation or affidavits. It is perfectly fine to change your name and if in the process his name also changes somewhat, if that is the culturally accepted tradition, then it is explainable.
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