Can USCIS change my last name based on what I said in the green card interview?

For a woman to take on the last name of her husband is legal without having to do more in the eyes of Immigration, and the U.S.C.I.S. officer undoubtedly thought that he or she was doing you a favor and accommodating your wishes. I note that in situations where permanent residents wish to change their names to make the last name that of the husband on the green card, U.S.C.I.S. will not require a legal name change by the court before granting the request.Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.