If I changed my last name to my husband’s name but still have single name in all my documents, would this be a problem filling I-485 form?

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If I changed my last name to my husband’s name but still have single name in all my documents, would this be a problem filling I-485 form?

Im filling for green card and docs as SSN, ID, passport still have my entire name when I was single. Can I use this documents and fill the form with my single name or should I fill with my married name ?

Asked on July 26, 2012 under Immigration Law, Massachusetts

Answers:

Stuart Gilgannon / Gilgannon Law, LLC

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

It's really up to you.  If you don't have any documents with the married name yet, I usually advise my clients to file the paperwork with the maiden name, but mention to the immigration officer at your interview what name you would like to appear on your card.


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