Houston, TX asked in Immigration Law for Texas

Q: Just married a F1 visa holder. We will apply for adjustment of citizenship. What name should she use on the forms?

We have not gone to the Social Security office yet to change her name to mine (her husbands) but we are married now and have the marriage license. Can she use my name now? Does she have to use her current maiden name? What if we submit the form then go to the SS office to change her name to mine? We will be filling out form I 130 and I 130a

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Stephen Arnold Black
Stephen Arnold Black
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  • Immigration Law Lawyer
  • Orlando, FL
  • Licensed in Texas

A: She can use the name that’s listed on her student visa.

Hector E. Quiroga
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Hector E. Quiroga
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  • Immigration Law Lawyer
  • Las Vegas, NV

A: She can use her married name as her current legal name and put her maiden name on the forms wherever a request for other names used is made. You should be able to take your marriage certificate to the social security office to change your name on your social security account.

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