Wheeler, TX Immigration Law Firms & Lawyers

You should retain counsel to represent you from start to finish. Some of us charge very affordable flat fees, that are lower than the USCIS filing fees. Counsel anywhere in the USA can represent you. Good luck. 

You can use your married name, but you will need to wait for your PR to be approved to then file for a new card with your married name. Your SSN remains the same, you just get a new card with the correct name.

With only a few exceptions, when a Permanent Resident ("Green Card" holder) remains outside of the U.S. for a period of three years, that person is deemed to have abandoned his/her residence in the U.S. and his/her status as a Permanent Resident. In the naturalization application process, an applicant must identify all trips he/she has made outside the U.S. during only the immediately preceding five years. If after a 3-year absence a Permanent Resident is admitted entry back into the country as a Permanent Resident, and 17 years later applies to become a naturalized citizen, the applicant may expect to succeed in naturalizing. A single speeding ticket ten years before applying for naturalization will not stand in the way of eligibility. It would be wise to consult with an immigration attorney about all details relating to naturalization eligibility.