Q: Does my US green card last name (last name obtained through marriage in the US) have to match with my national passport?
Does my greencard last name (obtained through marriage in the USA) have to match with my last name in the national passport? In other words, will my green card contain my maiden name or name after marriage?
A: Your name will be listed as stated on the Form I-485, which could be different from your passport. If you changed your name after marriage, we recommend you update your passport to reflect that fact. Otherwise, be prepared to take you marriage certificate with you to show the name change.
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