I wouldn't worry about it too much, especially if you're going through a legal name change. Many women - and some men - face this when they get married. I took my husband's surname when we got married. My passport remained in my maiden name, and my spouse visa was issued in my maiden name, but ...

Its too early to think about this mate. Its entirely dependent on the caseworker who will deal with your case when you apply for ILR. Yeah, I kinda do know that. The immigration rules have been changing so fast these recent years, no one knows what things will be like another 5 years. However ...

I've been in the UK for the previous 5 years as a university student. I will start work this year on the permit free postgrad training visa, which I believe is NOT considered a work permit. Hence, the only way I could get ILR would be to wait another 5 years to make up the 10 year residency. However ...

I really need some advice on this issue. For personal reasons, I would like to legally change my name. If successfull, I will need to apply for a new passport in my country of birth. I have been in the UK for the last 5 years on a student visa, and will start a permit free postgrad training job ...