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Shall I tell CIC that I got married after passing the test, or when applying for my first passport?

MissJustice

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Feb 21, 2017
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Category........
PNP
App. Filed.......
16-05-2017
Nomination.....
05-2017
AOR Received.
08-2017
Med's Request
01-04-2018
Med's Done....
01-05-2018
Passport Req..
05-02-2019
Hi guys,

Immediately after applying for citizenship I moved to the States and got married, and will remain here.
I didnt want to tell CIC immediately in fear that it will delay my application.

Now that I passed my citizenship test I am wondering when is the best time to tell them since I want my Canadian passport to show my new name.

Do I call them and tell them now, or shall I just wait until after my oath ceremony and send my marriage licence along with passport application?

Thanks a lot!
 

QueenPeaches

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Jun 10, 2021
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Hi guys,

Immediately after applying for citizenship I moved to the States and got married, and will remain here.
I didnt want to tell CIC immediately in fear that it will delay my application.

Now that I passed my citizenship test I am wondering when is the best time to tell them since I want my Canadian passport to show my new name.

Do I call them and tell them now, or shall I just wait until after my oath ceremony and send my marriage licence along with passport application?

Thanks a lot!
If I were in your shoes, I'd wait till I was getting my passport.
However, if you want your citizenship certificate to show your new name, then you need to inform them immediately.
 

MissJustice

Star Member
Feb 21, 2017
167
58
BC
Category........
PNP
App. Filed.......
16-05-2017
Nomination.....
05-2017
AOR Received.
08-2017
Med's Request
01-04-2018
Med's Done....
01-05-2018
Passport Req..
05-02-2019
Thank you.Do you know if the citizenship certificates for online oath ceremonies are being send by surface mail or online ?