If you change your name as a US permanent resident, update your green card and other government agencies. For marriage, provide a certified copy of the certificate, and for divorce, provide a certified copy of the decree. Fill out the I-90 form and pay a fee to replace your green card.
If you are a U.S. permanent resident and have changed your name, whether it was due to marriage, divorce, or other reasons, you need to update your green card. The documents required for a green card name change can vary depending on the reason for the new name, but typically you will still need to fill out the I-90 form from the USCIS website. Of course, you’ll also need to update other government agencies with your new name, such as the Department of Motor Vehicles and the National Insurance Office. If you don’t update your green card soon after changing your name, you could face difficulties when it comes to proving your identity and legal status in the country.
A green card name change due to marriage usually requires you to make a certified copy of the marriage certificate by going to a notary. Note that if your marriage certificate is in a language other than English, you will need to have a licensed translator create a translation that you can turn into the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services or USCIS. If the reason you changed the name on your green card is divorce, you should present a certified copy of the divorce decree showing an order to restore your birth name.
The next step in the green card name change process is to formally change your name with the Department of Motor Vehicles and National Insurance office near you. This typically requires that you bring your current Social Security card, green card, and a certified copy of your marriage certificate or divorce decree. Getting a driver’s license and Social Security card with the new name will help keep all your paperwork consistent, which will be helpful in obtaining and using your updated green card.
Regardless of the reason for your green card name change, you will need to visit the USCIS website and download the I-90 form, which is called Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card. There is a fee that accompanies this application, which you must submit by check or money order. A portion of the fee is used to pay for the biometrics, which means you’ll have to get your fingerprints taken at the application support center near you. You will also need to send a copy of the green card with your old name, copy of your certified marriage certificate or divorce decree, if applicable, and a copy of a document listing your new name, such as an updated driver’s license.
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