QUESTION
Will changing my last name to my married name affect my husbands immigration pending petition?
Asked on Nov 10th, 2011 on Immigration - California
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I have a pending petition of my husband. Will changing my last name to my married name affect my husband's petition or immigration paperwork?
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Assault Attorney serving Richardson, TX
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No, it will not cause a problem.
Answered on Jun 26th, 2013 at 1:52 AM
No, it will not have any effect if you change your last name.
Answered on Nov 30th, 2011 at 4:28 PM
Criminal Law Attorney serving Las Vegas, NV
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No. Adopting husband's name is optional and not required.
Answered on Nov 11th, 2011 at 1:57 PM
Immigration Law Attorney serving Los Angeles, CA
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No. As long as you can prove it up and explain things. Many people change their names.
Answered on Nov 11th, 2011 at 1:49 PM
Many married women keep their birth ("maiden") names and many change to their husband's name after marriage. It really depends on what you want and are most comfortable with. Either way, it should not affect your husband's immigration case.
Answered on Nov 11th, 2011 at 1:49 PM
Immigration and Naturalization Attorney serving San Diego, CA
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Feldman Feldman & Associates, PC
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No just advise USCIS during the process that this is what you have done and include some documentation of the name change.
Answered on Nov 11th, 2011 at 8:40 AM
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Yes, but it is a positive for him. It goes to show the depth of the relationship which is a good thing.
Answered on Nov 11th, 2011 at 12:45 AM
No, the name change should not be a problem. You can update the petition at the interview.
Answered on Nov 11th, 2011 at 12:44 AM