Q: Is my name an issue?
I’m a us citizen and I also have citizenship in mexico through naturalization. In the US I only have one last name but to be able to have the Mexican citizenship I was required to add my mothers last name. So now I have one last name on my US Passport and two last names on my mexican documents. I am applying for my wife’s green card we got married in mexico, but our marriage certificate has my name witch I use in mexico but I must apply with my United States name. What should I do?
A:
You should use your name as it appears on the US passport and when it asks if you have ever used any other names, list the one in the Mexican passport.
I do suggest thy you consult with an experienced immigration attorney to make certain the documents te prepared correctly and you are ready for the interview
A: Use your US legal name for the purpose of petition for your wife. Include all previously used names on the application form ( application will ask yuh for that information). Good luck!
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