Do I need to inform the Social Security office of my married name change before submitting green card forms?

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Do I need to inform the Social Security office of my married name change before submitting green card forms?

Anonymous Aug 3, 2012 2 views 3 answers

I changed my name when I got married and submitting my forms for the green card through marriage but haven't notified the social security office yet. Do I need to do it before?

J Ferrari · Answer 1 · 2026-06-15T10:38:51+00:00

J Ferrari

J Ferrari · Jun 15, 2026

You should

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Deborah Lynne KarapetianImmigration AttorneyGlendale, CA · Answer 2 · 2026-06-15T10:38:51+00:00

Deborah Lynne KarapetianImmigration AttorneyGlendale, CA

Deborah Lynne KarapetianImmigration AttorneyGlendale, CA · Jun 15, 2026

If you are here legally yes. If illegally it s a waste of time?

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Karin WolmanImmigration AttorneyNew York, NY · Answer 3 · 2026-06-15T10:38:51+00:00

Yes, you should do it as early as possible - If your legal name changed when you got married and you want your married name to appear on your green card, the process will go more smoothly if your record with the SSA matches the surname in your A# file with USCIS, so there is no mismatch in the "SAVE" database through which the 2 agencies communicate.

Do I need to inform the Social Security office of my married name change before submitting green card forms?

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