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I am Becoming a U.S. Citizen. Can I Change my Name During this Process?

It depends. Click here (PDF) for an information guide from the US Citizenship and Immigration Services and look for the most recent rules on name changes during the naturalization process.

If you have already become a US citizen and you want to change your name, you will have to file a case in your local court. Click here for more information.

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