Spouse Last name change on Passport vs Approved i-797A


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My wife got her passport renewed in US and changed her last name to my last name. Can anyone please let me to know the procedure on how to update her approved i-797A (Validity till 2024) with the new last name as per passport?

Filled DS-160 with her new last name and booked visa appointment. If we plan to go India and use drop box for stamping, Will there be a problem for her visa stamping due to her last name mismatch in passport vs i797A?

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On 6/23/2022 at 11:32 AM, MaheshMF said:

My wife got her passport renewed in US and changed her last name to my last name. Can anyone please let me to know the procedure on how to update her approved i-797A (Validity till 2024) with the new last name as per passport?

Filled DS-160 with her new last name and booked visa appointment. If we plan to go India and use drop box for stamping, Will there be a problem for her visa stamping due to her last name mismatch in passport vs i797A?

Her passport may have her maiden name mentioned on it.  Keep a copy of the wedding certificate along with the visa stamping paperwork.  Form I-129 does ask for maiden (or other names used)  in Part 3 of the form.  This should work for future I-797A's.  Good Luck.

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