Will I have to get a new student visa if I apply for a change in name in my passport?
My name on my passport is XYZ only. XYZ is my first name; there is no last name and my F1 visa FNU (first name unavailable) XYZ (last name). I am planning to apply for a name change in my passport from XYZ to XYZ (first name) ABC (last name).
I will get a new passport after the name change. Would I also have to get a new F1 visa, or the old one will work? I have an affidavit from the court stating that I have changed my name from XYZ to XYZ ABC.
Changed the first name to XYZ and last name to ABC due to privacy concerns.
Best Answer
This is what Department of State says on it's FAQ.
Q. I changed my name. Is my U.S. visa with my old name still valid?
A. If your name has legally changed through marriage, divorce, or a court ordered name change, you will need to obtain a new passport. Once you have a new passport, the Department of State recommends that you apply for a new U.S. visa to make it easier for you to travel to and from the United States.
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