Jacksonville, FL asked in Family Law and Immigration Law for Florida

Q: How have I change my last name in my immigration documents after marriage? Do I need to go in my country embassy?

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Sheri A Benchetrit
Sheri A Benchetrit
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  • Immigration Law Lawyer
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: It is not clear from your question if you are asking how to change your name in your passport, your green card or both. If you wish to change your last name in your passport, you would need to apply for that change with your country's embassy or consulate in the U.S. if you are in the process of obtaining your green card, you can ask for the name change at the time of the interview. ( you don't need a court order as this is a name change through marriage). If you have already received your green card and you wish to change your name, then you can either wait until it is time to file the I 751 to lift conditions on a conditional green card or you can file an I 90 and make the requested change. Either way, it would also be good to have the change made to your passport so that all of your documents will match. If you have any other questions, you should consult with an experienced immigration lawyer.

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