Legal Alien name change question

[m&m's mom]

This is a debate at work.
Does anyone know if it is huge/expensive hassle to get your last name changed if you are a legal alien? In other words, if you get married how easy/hard is it to get your new name changed legally (Social Security card etc.)?

 

[m&m's mom]

bump to see if anyone knows.

 

[mumto2]

SS# was no problem.

Alien registration card was a different story (this was pre 9/11), but I have heard things have gotten a bit better in the last couple of years now the computer upgrades have gone through. Best bet is to call your nearest immigration office. Also, you will need to contact your consulate to get the paperwork for changing the name on your passport (depending on the country, you may not be able to go through a consulate, but have to deal directly with the Embassy in DC).

 

[Syrreal]

According to INS, you have to file an I-9
I got this info from their website (thi sone will lead you to that particular page)

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=b3f7ab0a43b5d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD

Change in Biographic Data:

If you are applying to replace a card because of a name change, you must bring the original court order or a certified copy of a court order or marriage certificate reflecting the new name to your in-person appearance at the ASC. To replace a card because of a change in any other biographic data, you must bring copies of documentation to prove that the new data is correct. A replacement application based on a USCIS administrative error must also include an explanation.