Q: Should I apply for the name change first and then apply for a Green Card after marrying U.S Citizen?
Hi, I have recently got married U.S Citizen guy and want to apply for a Green Card. I would like to know that should I apply for a name change and then for a green card? Or I should just apply for the Green Card without name change? Is there any way I can do both things at the same time? For example can I submit all my documents to USCIS for a Green Card with my old name and mean while I can do a name change? Because name changing process in the passport is very time consuming. I would like to know what is the best thing I should do first.
Thank you very much in advance.
A: A marriage certificate is evidence of a name change. If you want to take your husband’s name, complete the forms showing your married name as your current legal name and showing your maiden name as another name used.
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