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    iubita_so Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 11, 2009, 11:35 AM
    Changing name.for an alien
    Hi, I came here with an h2b visa 2 years ago, and now my status is illegal. I just got married. I want to take my husband name but I don't know what do I have to do. At the court, they told us that I need to go at DMV and at social security. I live in Florida, and my ID is from a different state.
    Can I change my name now, or do I have to wait till my status changes?
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    Jun 11, 2009, 02:58 PM

    It depends on which agency. Some will require evidence that you are in status, others will only want to see your marriage license and other identification.
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    Jun 11, 2009, 03:06 PM
    What agency?
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    Jun 11, 2009, 03:46 PM

    Each agency is different, you will need to call them or apply directly. If they don't approve the name change, generally they will only deny it, nothing more.
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