How does a permanent resident change her name through marriage?
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First of, only U.S. citizens can hold a U.S. passport. To avoid unnecesasry delays when re-entering the country from travel abroad, I would advise changing the name on the passport as well. Otherwise, you will be forced to carry your marriage cert. everytime you travel.
595198
She can wear it as soon as she goes through the social security office and gets her S.S. card changed.  Then its official. everything in the military goes through your social security number.  Her married name has to be on that card.
747002
same as citizens...unless you what to know how to get residency after marrying a canadian citizen...for that you will have to consult a lawyer....
350381
depends the country and state laws,but it is possible through a lawyer or to get married and if you are woman catch a new last name.
639979
NO duh!\n\nIf your name is changed legally how could you sign anything with anything but your new legal name DuH!
302918
Well I'm assuming your are a US citizen and wanting to sponsor your spouse to gain US permanent residency. I'm also assuming that your spouse is already in the US under a non-immigrant status and you are already married. In that case you need to file the following forms:\n\n1) I-130 to sponsor his/her residency\n2) I-485 to change/register his/her permanent residency\n3) I-765 for a work permit (this only if him/her wants to work while waiting for the paperwork to process, once a green card is received a work permit is not needed)\n\nYou can find the forms and explanations here:\nhttp://www.uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/index.htm
96778
Every year thousands of American citizens marry foreign-born persons and petition for them to obtain a permanent residency (Green Card) in the United States. Spouses of U.S. citizens are considered "immediate relatives" under immigration laws, therefore they are excluded from all numerical quota limitations. This means that there is an unlimited number of Green Cards available to foreign nationals who marry U.S. citizens. The process of completing and submitting a request for a Green Card through marriage to a United States citizen can be both costly and confusing. The "Green Card through Marriage Information and Application" package is a step-by-step immigration guide to help you file your Green Card application as efficiently and quickly as possible \n\nYou can order the application at the link provided
777986
If you are changing because you got married, you just fill out a form with the Social Security office and mail a copy of your marriage certificate. They issue you a new card. Then, you use yor new card to get a new license and other documentation.
1036421
First of all, you would have to get your green card first and that can take years.  You would have to prove a lot of information, provide pictures etc.  Then once you receive your temporary green card, you will have to go back after two years and prove that you're still married...then once you get your permanent residency you  have to wait three years...then the naturalization process takes FOREVER.  The BCIS or whatever it's called these days, is extremely unorganized.  If you get divorced after the two  year probation period, that's usually 'ok' but if it's before then, it's usually problematic.  Good luck!  I hope you're not getting married in order to become a naturalized citizen...it's just not worth the agony.
1107286
Nope sorry she isn't a legal citizen just cause she married one.\n\nShe still has to apply for citizenship and go through all the same paperwork and red tape that everyone else does, but in addition to that she and her new husband get surprise visits from the Immigration and Naturalization Service to help prove that it is a real marriage and not a sham just to get her a green card.
150994
if your birth surname is now your legal name, i would imagine you would simply apply for a new passport. In fact, i think the government would prefer that you do this.
693779
you cant!!!! only your firnds can change their onw name
29832
If you get married overseas, there are certain things you must do to make sure that the United States is aware of and recognizes the marriage. The first source below has information on how to do this. Then you will likely want to be able to bring your spouse into the United States. The second source has information on how to do this. After being married 3 years, she can apply for citizenship.
1157028
If you have done nothing official to change your name from what you have been given since birth, then that's your legal name.  Marriage does not automatically change your name.  When you marry, you have to notify Social Security or the Dept. of Motor Vehicles, for instance, that you wish to change your name.  I did so when I married my first husband.  When I divorced him and remarried, I did not choose to change my name to that of my second husband, so I did nothing.  Therefore, my current legal name is the name I took when I married my first husband.
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To become a permanent resident in US either you marry a US citizen or find an employer who would be willing to file an Employment category petition for you based upon your skills. Go to the following link to find out what kind of employment visas are available.\n\nhttp://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_1325.html\n\nTo find information on marriage to US citizen, go to the following link\n\nhttp://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_1316.html
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First you have to get her a K-1 Fiance Visa, whith which she can enter the country.  Then you have to marry her, and apply to adjust her status to permanent resident.  You must remain married for at least 2 years otherwise she will lose her legal status.\nUsually it takes about 6 months to 1 year to adjust status and receive permanent residency.
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It can be done immediately by common law. There is a common law procedure for changing your name. In order to utilize this process you should notify all agencies and institutions in writing that your name is changed. This includes Social Security, university registration, driver's license and car registration, bank accounts, credit cards, leases, employment records, etc. You may have to pay a fee for some of these changes. You also may run into a hassle with some places who won't process the change without court papers, even though you are not legally required to go through that process. If this happens, you may appeal the decision of the administrative agent within that agency, or you may change your name in court.\n\nChanging one's name in court through ASUO Legal Services is a simple process which takes approximately six weeks. This may take longer and depends on the office workload, schedule, and the attorney's schedule. One may use almost any name one wishes; however, many people desire to take a new legal name.\n\nhttp://www.uoregon.edu/~legal/namechanges.html\n\ns