Spelling Difference in name on degree certificate and passport

[Vaish123]

Hi There,

The spellings of my name is different in my degree certificate and on my passport. My name on my degree certificate is SHIVPRIA SANDESH and passport is SIVAPRIYA SANTHES . I am about to apply to WES to get my degree certified and I am not sure if I should create a WES profile with the name on my degree certificate or name on my passport?

Please help.

Thanks

 

[TanakaM]

Hi,

I would suggest you get your University to correct your certificate first before you do anything. This will save you from future complications.

They made a huge error which they must correct.

All the best

 

[Vaish123]

The university has refused to correct it as this was a mistake that was made when I was enrolled into school as a child....the school records display incorrect spellings

 

[TanakaM]

The university has refused to correct it as this was a mistake that was made when I was enrolled into school as a child....the school records display incorrect spellings

If this is the case you need to apply for WES using the name on your documents. Then you need to sign a notarized one and the same person affidavit and answer YES to the question "have you ever been know by any other name?". If there is any other government document you can get to support this, do so. This would help clear any doubt with regards to your identity.

All the best

 

[Vaish123]

"have you ever been know by any other name?" Which form will this question be asked?
Can I create the WES profile as per my name on passport and send an affidavit from notarized public to WES

 

[TanakaM]

"have you ever been know by any other name?" Which form will this question be asked?
Can I create the WES profile as per my name on passport and send an affidavit from notarized public to WES

1)This will be asked in your PR application, post-ITA.
2) I don't think WES will accept this as the simply confirm the credential as it is, not the persons identity. However you can contact WES for clarification.

regards

 

[TotoCanada]

Hi,

I would suggest you get your University to correct your certificate first before you do anything. This will save you from future complications.

They made a huge error which they must correct.

All the best

 

[Vaish123]

But will it be a problem if I create WES profile as per my passport name even though my degree certificate bears a name with different spellings?

 

[Ravitej_18]

Hi All,
Need advice as I have to submit my application for PR in EE

My passport name: Chalamalasetty Ravitej Laxman
My degree name: Chalamalashetty Ravitej Laxman

Just a letter "h" is added in degree name. Will this cause any problem? Is it ok if I explain this in LOE

Thanks
Ravi