Legal Question in Immigration Law in New York

out of status got married on permanent resident,wanna change last name

hi! I'm hoping that you could help me on my case..

I am out of status due on expired visa and got married on green card holder,,is it possible to change my last name after a year? because he is going to file for a citizen first,,but i have a ss# and a driver's license.


Asked on 5/14/09, 7:52 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Antoinette Wooten The Wooten Legal Consulting, PC

Re: out of status got married on permanent resident,wanna change last name

I would need more information regarding this case before I can comment on it properly. I can see a lot of issues from the summary you have provided.

What type of visa did you receive from the immigration services to enter this country?

You state that you are married to a green card holder does he have a conditional green card?

How long does he have to go before he can file for his citizenship?

You mention the fact that you have an SS# and a driver�s license, what documents did you use to get them?

Patricia Martin-Gibbons

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Answered on 5/15/09, 4:39 pm
Antoinette Wooten The Wooten Legal Consulting, PC

Re: out of status got married on permanent resident,wanna change last name

I would need more information regarding this case before I can comment on it properly.

There are a lot of issues from the summary you have provided.

First of all, what type of visa did you receive from immigration services to enter the country?

You stated that you are married to a green card holder, does he have a conditional green card?

Secondly, how long does he have to go before he can file for his citizenship?

You mentioned the fact that you have a SS# and a driver�s license what document did you use to get them?

Patricia Martin-Gibbons

Read more
Answered on 5/18/09, 11:45 am


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