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Legally Changed my Name: Do I need to change the University Certificate?

AnaMaria

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I recently changed my name legally, changed driver's license, SIN, CRA, etc. etc. I have not changed PR Card as it is not mandatory. I graduated from university in Canada with old name. I understand that I can use photocopy of certificate or transcript when I graduated 2 years ago. I assume I can use the ones with old name. I have legal name change certificate and all supporting documents.
In summary
1. Can I use the certificate issued 2 years ago?
2. Can I use the certificate with old name? I have all the supporting documents for before and after legal names
 

thecoolguysam

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AnaMaria said:
I recently changed my name legally, changed driver's license, SIN, CRA, etc. etc. I have not changed PR Card as it is not mandatory. I graduated from university in Canada with old name. I understand that I can use photocopy of certificate or transcript when I graduated 2 years ago. I assume I can use the ones with old name. I have legal name change certificate and all supporting documents.
In summary
1. Can I use the certificate issued 2 years ago?
2. Can I use the certificate with old name? I have all the supporting documents for before and after legal names
I am in the same situation. I will attach old certificate's copy and my name change certificate to show the name change. I am planning to submit my application soon.
 

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AnaMaria said:
I recently changed my name legally, changed driver's license, SIN, CRA, etc. etc. I have not changed PR Card as it is not mandatory. I graduated from university in Canada with old name. I understand that I can use photocopy of certificate or transcript when I graduated 2 years ago. I assume I can use the ones with old name. I have legal name change certificate and all supporting documents.
In summary
1. Can I use the certificate issued 2 years ago?
2. Can I use the certificate with old name? I have all the supporting documents for before and after legal names
Explain everything to CIC with appropriate documents and you should be fine.
Good luck
 

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Agree with the poster above. My wife was in the same situation but explained in a letter along with a name change certificate. You should be fine.

thanks,

Kenyadian