Transitioning from temporary to permanent residence with name change

[npe]

Hi everyone,

I'm a temporary resident in Canada, and I've recently got my PR application approved: at the moment I'm waiting for the CoPR to proceed with the landing process. I'm also a dual citizen, currently I work in Canada as a citizen of country A, but I'll be landing as a PR based on my passport of country B. The spelling of my last name is slightly different in two passports, hence my PR card and other documents will be issued on a different name then my current Canadian documents (e.g. driver's license, banking cards, etc.). I realize it'll be a tough process changing my name everywhere, but that's what I'd like to do regardless. I'm curious if anyone has gone through the same experience: what are the things one has to be aware of, and if there are any tips to make the process less painful?

Thanks,
Egor

 

[steaky]

Why change names everywhere? What's the pain for keeping?

 

[npe]

I prefer the spelling in country B's passport, plus it's a visa-exempt country, which country A is not - hence I won't need to submit the passport for stamping.