Q: How can I get my wife's last name changed to mine on her permanent resident status and SSI card?
My wife and I were married earlier this year, but the local Justice of the Peace would not change her name to mine on our marriage certificate due to her immigration status at the time. Now, when I filed for her permanent resident status and work permit in April, I filled out the necessary USCIS forms using her maiden name. Her green card came with her maiden name on it. I need to get USCIS and SSI to recognize her legal last name as mine when they issue her permanent resident status and SSI card soon.
A: Her married name should have been usewd when you completed the I-130 and I-485. Since you did not the simplest and least expensive route to take is to use her married name when she applies to remove the conditions. If she has her 10 year card she can use her married name when she applies for NATZ or attend a name changing ceremony for NATZ.
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