Last name change - For H4 visa

[priya_1983]

Hi,

I am in US on H4 visa & my name on my passport(validity till 2014) is Priya and therefore visa was stamped as FNU Priya.

Current visa is expiring end of Aug 2009. However have got extension till Feb 2012 with name i.e.FNU Priya ( This time I have
received I797 which had extended I94).

What I want to know is

1) Whether I can change name on my passport from Priya to Priya + Husbands last name from Indian embassy in USA?

2) If doing above thing is possible , is it possible to apply for visa renewal in India with married name ?( since extended I94
for H4 visa was issued as FNU Priya -> Will consulate people tell that since extended I94 had FNU Priya they cannot issue
visa with married name )

Will it create any problem?

Lastly I want to know whether changing name to married name through Indian Embassy in USA will create any problem as my visa
stamping is expired and extended I94 has FNU Priya and my new passport will have married name. Will it create any problem in
travelling arround USA or while going out of US?

I am really confused about the above things and need a solution as to what I can do in this regard.

Please help me in this regard. I really want to get rid of "FNU". Your help is very much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Priya.

[abaner]

Priya,

there shouldnt be any problems when you change your last name - the indian consulate should give your (ask for it) old and the new passport back. do take your name change affidavit, marriage certificates and other documents when u for H4 visa stampinmg in india. check with uscis if you need to let them know or not if ur passport has become current.

And stop worrying so much - as long as your hubbys H1 is valid with pay-stub ur good. check out one of older threads in 2004 for docs for H4 visa.