
Alternatively, you may submit a new application instead of a renewal. Please contact the NPIC at 1-87 for a more thorough explanation as to why your marriage certificate was not accepted. This is because of the assumption that the woman takes the man's name following said marriage. What now? Can I have them just renew it in my maiden name? Will I have to resubmit the fee to do that?Īnswer: Marriage certificates have different formats and in most cases, it is acceptable as proof of legal name change even without listing the new married name. I'm afraid I don't have any proof beyond proof that my legal name is my legal name. (My DL, SS card, and all legal documents are all in my current, legal, post-marriage name). I sent a copy of my marriage certificate with my passport renewal, but they are refusing to renew my passport with my married name. Question: I changed my name at the time of my marriage, but my marriage certificate did not ask me to specify my new married name at the time of issuance. Should you renew your green card in your maiden name, it is best that you also renew your passport to match it so you will not encounter issues while traveling. You also need to check with the CBP about re-entry. You will only need to present your green card upon re-entry.Īs for your vaccination card having a different name, you need to check with your destination country's embassy. Thank you.Īnswer: You may travel with your current passport as long as you book tickets in the same name (married name). If I renew my green card with my maiden name, can I travel again with my PH passport that has my married name. Can I still travel with my Green Card and PH passport and Ticket with my married name? My vaccination card is also in my maiden name. My DL and SSN when changed to my maiden name. I got divorced in 2017 and didn’t get a chance to change my married name due to my green card still valid until next year. No, you will not have any issues as long as you present a valid ID and your green card. You may present your ID or your passport. Would I have any issues on re-entry into the USA if my green card (first name, last name) does not match my ticket (first, last, mother's maiden name)?Īnswer: 1.

I'm assuming Japan only cares if my ticket matches the passport I am using for entry?Ĥ. Not sure if it would be an issue domestically for my ticket to have my mother's maiden name on it and my ID only has my first and last name?ģ. If I do book a ticket matching my Mexican passport, then when getting a connecting flight to my international flight in the USA, should I expect any problems when I present my ID to TSA compared to my ticket name? Do I need to book my international ticket to match my Mexican passport: first name, last name, and mother's maiden name?Ģ. My green card and ID have my first name and last name on them, but my Mexican passport has my First name, Last name, and my Mother's maiden name as is typical in Mexico.ġ. I am a permanent resident in the USA, but a Mexican citizen.

Question: I am planning a trip to Japan next year and want to make sure I book my tickets correctly. Traveling domestically/internationally with Mexican passport out of USA
