Hello,
Not quite sure if I'm in the right forum area so please redirect me as needed.
Currently a permanent resident residing in Canada, married to a Canadian citizen. I didn't take my husband's last name just because I didn't want to change all my still valid documents (passport, etc) while we were applying for my PR status. Didn't have any further reason to change my name after moving here, still very much happily married.
For the actual questions:
1. Has anyone experienced any difficulties regarding their citizenship application/paperwork for having a different surname than their spouse?
2. Would it be better if I change my name before hand?
3. Would changing my name mean I have to change the names on my PR card and passport too? (FYI, my passport from my origin country expired mid 2019, opted not to renew it because we are planning on completing and submitting my citizenship paperwork on Feb 2020.)
Thanks!
Not quite sure if I'm in the right forum area so please redirect me as needed.
Currently a permanent resident residing in Canada, married to a Canadian citizen. I didn't take my husband's last name just because I didn't want to change all my still valid documents (passport, etc) while we were applying for my PR status. Didn't have any further reason to change my name after moving here, still very much happily married.
For the actual questions:
1. Has anyone experienced any difficulties regarding their citizenship application/paperwork for having a different surname than their spouse?
2. Would it be better if I change my name before hand?
3. Would changing my name mean I have to change the names on my PR card and passport too? (FYI, my passport from my origin country expired mid 2019, opted not to renew it because we are planning on completing and submitting my citizenship paperwork on Feb 2020.)
Thanks!