Name Change After Marriage or Divorce: Updating Immigration Records

A legal name change should be reflected across immigration records to avoid travel and employment complications. Mismatched documents can trigger delays at interviews, biometrics, or ports of entry.

Where to Update

Depending on your status, updates may involve USCIS forms, Social Security records, state IDs, and passport documents.

Documents You Usually Need

• Marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order
• Government-issued photo identification
• Current immigration approval notices or card

Green Card Holders

Many permanent residents update card data through Form I-90 when biographic corrections are required.

Tip

Keep one consistent spelling format across all agencies and save copies of every update request.