amv Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 Hi, I recently got my I-140 approved (priority date current) and I am in the process of filing my I-485. Before coming to the US in 2008, I got my passport changed from my maiden name to my after-marriage name using a notorized self-affidavit of 'change of name' (that I did in my home country after my marriage) and my marriage certificate. Hence, since I came to the USA, my after-marriage name has been exclusively used for all the documents (e.g. US visas, SSN, my US education degrees, I-797 approvals, I-140 approvals, my work-related documents, utility bills, etc.). For filing the I-485, I have been suggested to pursue a legal name change since the self-affidavit is not considered sufficient for a name change. Please let me know if it is mandatory to pursue a legal name change before filing I-485. As I have never used my maiden name in the US, I am not sure if I would be able to pursue a legal name change in the US. If yes, then please let me know what kind of documentation would be required for the same. I have my birth certificate, marriage certificate, and my old-canceled passport with my maiden name for documentation related to my maiden name. If I am not able to pursue a legal name change in the US, then would I be required to travel to my home country to pursue a legal name change? Would it be possible to get a legal name change without traveling to home country? I am looking forward to genuine replies. Thank you. Link to comment
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