Conditional Perm. Resident Name change

[ollinx]

What is the name of your state? Oregon

Hello -

My wife and I were married in late 2003, she is originally from France. She is currently a "conditional permanent resident" after going through all the hoops involved in that process. I did all the paperwork myself with the help of a friend who has more experience in these areas.

We have wanted to have her last name legally changed to my last name, but when I spoke to a general practice lawyer about this he seemed very nervous and said we'd definitely need the help of a specialist; some kind of international family law specialist.

I'm wondering if anyone has any insights into this - is it possible to do now? Is it easier if we wait until she is a permanent resident?

Thank you very much for your help!What is the name of your state?

 

[ImmigAttyLana]

I would suggest that when you submit the removal of conditional status application (within 90 days of the 2 year anniversary of the grant of the conditional resident status) that you submit that application in the new name you want her to have.

Lana
Immigration Attorney

 

[FLMommy]

Ollinx - like Lana said.

Whoever told you what you mention is making you nervous for nothing. All you/she have to do is change her name when you apply to have the conditions removed. Her new GC will be reflecting her having your last name then, she can then take the GC to the DMV and get her license in her married name, etc. etc.

(this is hidsight, but when you filled out the original GC application you should have put your last name on her application forms, that way her name would have been changed then).