On: Time passed since cURL creator applied for a US visa

[londons_explore]

Get an official name change, then reapply.

Turns out that usually bypasses most of these red flags, although it is expensive and a pain.

[hyperman1 → londons_explore]

He already paid 160 dollar. Now he has to change his name? Just to go to a conference?

This is insane.

[jki275 → londons_explore]

You have to list previous names on your visa application. Not sure where you got that info, but it's incorrect.

[londons_explore → jki275]

Yes, but they'll rarely blacklist based on previous names.