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Hi
I am new on this and really need help.
I married my husband (us citizen) a few months ago. When we did the marriage registered, the lady asked if i want to change my name, i said no. But then she suggested i fill up the form anyway which basically gives me option to change in the future easier. She confirmed it doesn't mean i have to change, just make it easier.
my question is, i do not want to change my name. i want to keep my maiden name. But somehow on the certificate has my maiden name but also states my new name at the bottom (im in California). Now i have to apply for green card. My lawyer said i need to use the new name when apply because the marriage certificate said so. Do I really?
can i use my maiden name when apply for green card? (on every single documents because i never want to change anyway)
my lawyer said they will question me in the interview why my certificate has a new name but i dont want to honor this new name on any immigration papers.
please suggest
I am new on this and really need help.
I married my husband (us citizen) a few months ago. When we did the marriage registered, the lady asked if i want to change my name, i said no. But then she suggested i fill up the form anyway which basically gives me option to change in the future easier. She confirmed it doesn't mean i have to change, just make it easier.
my question is, i do not want to change my name. i want to keep my maiden name. But somehow on the certificate has my maiden name but also states my new name at the bottom (im in California). Now i have to apply for green card. My lawyer said i need to use the new name when apply because the marriage certificate said so. Do I really?
can i use my maiden name when apply for green card? (on every single documents because i never want to change anyway)
my lawyer said they will question me in the interview why my certificate has a new name but i dont want to honor this new name on any immigration papers.
please suggest
