Can one change their name after PR card is issued?

[SadGirl:(]

Hello all!

Once the PR card is issued, can one change their name?

 

[Swede]

Hello all!

Once the PR card is issued, can one change their name?

I'm sure you can, but you'd probably have to send the papers to Yukon and wait for a few years...

 

[mitamata]

Actually, the papers would more likely go to Nova Scotia

The PR cards are made in Sydney, Nova Scotia. And they don't take a couple of years, the current processing time is 129 days. So it takes a while, but not years.

Yes, you can change your name. I would advise it being done before though, might save you some hassle later on.

 

[Girlash]

I'm also thinking of changing my name soon. All the documents that I sent for my PR app is in my maiden name. I haven't changed names in my driver's license, passport, etc. Do I just inform CIC that I changed my name? I phoned them some weeks ago and the guy I talked to said that I should change the name in my passport before I can change the name in my application....He doesn't seem to understand my point so I hang up.

Another thing, can I change my name in my SIN card as well? I'm a temporary worker that's how I got one and it will expire in January.

Hope you can enlighten me on this one.

Thanks!

 

[Suin]

it's an interesting question. I'd like to know about it too. what is actual name change procedure? if I am a foreign national, should I change my name in my foreign passport 1st? does it mean I need to return to the country of citizenship to do it?

 

[Karlshammar]

When you are living in Canada you would apply for a name change here, and it should be legally recognized worldwide.

 

[mitamata]

To get a new passport, you'd have to check with the consulate/embassy of your country in Canada. I'm sure there's a way to get one without returning to your home country. I'd also ask them about what you need to do regarding the name change - I'm thinking you legally change it in Canada, but will have to at least notify them of it if you'll want a new passport.

 

[nyssa]

Doesn't Canada have the assumed name part as well? I was planning on assuming my last name when I got there instead of legally changing it. Again, what a complicated process! I don't want to keep my maiden name for life, that's for sure, I just don't know when to change it :-(

 

[Karlshammar]

Sure, once you are married you can use your marriage certificate to change your last name on your official documents.

Doesn't Canada have the assumed name part as well? I was planning on assuming my last name when I got there instead of legally changing it. Again, what a complicated process! I don't want to keep my maiden name for life, that's for sure, I just don't know when to change it :-(