Changing my maiden name to my husband ‘s family name of PR in processing time

[Y55abby]

Hi all !

If there is someone know about changing family name in processing time, could you please give me an advice?

I applied for PR with my maiden name on May 2019. I changed my maiden name to my husband ‘s family name recently. Can I change it in processing time? Or I should wait until I get PR card next May then I change? If I can change it now, is it via IRCC website? Or sending documents by mail? I have tried to look for where was it in their web site but it was only changing address

 

[laport2018]

Hi all !

If there is someone know about changing family name in processing time, could you please give me an advice?

I applied for PR with my maiden name on May 2019. I changed my maiden name to my husband ‘s family name recently. Can I change it in processing time? Or I should wait until I get PR card next May then I change? If I can change it now, is it via IRCC website? Or sending documents by mail? I have tried to look for where was it in their web site but it was only changing address

I took my husband’s name as well, but I have not changed my passport. All my other identification is my married name. I didn’t bother to update them because they go off your passport anyways . I want no further delays so I didn’t notify them at all

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Hi all !

If there is someone know about changing family name in processing time, could you please give me an advice?

I applied for PR with my maiden name on May 2019. I changed my maiden name to my husband ‘s family name recently. Can I change it in processing time? Or I should wait until I get PR card next May then I change? If I can change it now, is it via IRCC website? Or sending documents by mail? I have tried to look for where was it in their web site but it was only changing address

You have to change your name in your passport. You can then just send a Webform with a copy of the new passport to update your name. It doesn't delay anything.

 

[laport2018]

You have to change your name in your passport. You can then just send a Webform with a copy of the new passport to update your name. It doesn't delay anything.

Actually you don’t , I have 2 years left on it and I was told there by the office staff that I didn’t have to , many people don’t

 

[waitingtoheartoo]

Actually you don’t , I have 2 years left on it and I was told there by the office staff that I didn’t have to , many people don’t

I did the same thing as well and received the same answer when I asked. I also called CIC and they said it was not necessary to change on their end as well.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Actually you don’t , I have 2 years left on it and I was told there by the office staff that I didn’t have to , many people don’t

Canada doesn't require women to change their name. I meant that in order to change her name in the app, she has to change her passport first.

 

[laport2018]

Canada doesn't require women to change their name. I meant that in order to change her name in the app, she has to change her passport first.

Ah ok gotcha

 

[laport2018]

Canada doesn't require women to change their name. I meant that in order to change her name in the app, she has to change her passport first.

I had a hard enough time changing my regular ID as my husband has 2 last names , try and explain Latin culture lol to ensure they do it correct so I’m not his sister by name hahaha . The passport can wait , I was over it haha

 

[msb]

Actually you don’t , I have 2 years left on it and I was told there by the office staff that I didn’t have to , many people don’t

Ya same as you, my passport is good for 7 more years and was told it can remain that way until it expires as they require a full fee for a brand new passport when a name change occurs

I travel with my maiden name
The rest is my married name

 

[canuck_in_uk]

I had a hard enough time changing my regular ID as my husband has 2 last names , try and explain Latin culture lol to ensure they do it correct so I’m not his sister by name hahaha . The passport can wait , I was over it haha

Yeah, it can certainly be a hassle.

 

[laport2018]

Ya same as you, my passport is good for 7 more years and was told it can remain that way until it expires as they require a full fee for a brand new passport when a name change occurs

I travel with my maiden name
The rest is my married name

Exactly ! Too much work and money for me haha

 

[Y55abby]

Thank you guys for advices!!!