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Originally Posted by Osito
When I originally got DACA i filed with only one last name and was approved so I got SSN, DL, utilities, everything with just one last name. When I renewed it, I filed with only one last name and they added the second last name. When I filed for AoS lawyer said to use both last names because even if I didn't they would add it in as the GC has to match your passport.
At my interview I asked if she could approve it with just my paternal last name and the immigration officer said no as it had to match my passport. The officer said I could go down to county court and have my name legally changed through court ($) and then send in the paperwork to USCIS and pay for a replacement card with the new legal name ($$$) or I could just wait until I became a citizen and I could legally change my name for free during that process. Going to go with the free route.
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I'm not sure if this has ben brought up, but when you get married you have the right to legally change your name. Even the marriage license application asks you this (might vary per state). Furthermore, look up SSA and a marriage certificate is enough proof to change name on SS card. Also, if you read the instructions for forms I-130. It clearly says that if you have changed your name include documentation of why it got changed (i.e. marriage license). Even the website to renew US passport states this. Am I missing something???