Changing Last Name to Married Name while on PR process

[lheenj]

Hello

I sponsored my husband in Application for Permanent Residence From Within Canada – Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada Class

By the end of the month I will pass the application package to CPC-M but I'm planning to change my last name using my husband surname in my health card, drivers license, SIN, CRA, banks, PR card, passport.

Question is:

1. Can i change my last name while sponsoring my husband while on process and inform the CIC about my changing name or should I wait until the processing done before changing my last name?
or
2. If I will not inform CIC about my changing last name, it will affect the processing or not? ( since most of my documents like C Printout, PR card and passport is on my last name)

Any advice. Thanks

 

[steerpike]

You definately need to inform CIC and will probably need to resubmit all the identity documentation that has changed. And do expect it to delay your application a little.

 

[lheenj]

oh it will take 3 months to renew/change name my PR card and passport.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

As you are the sponsor, it won't really affect anything. Once you've changed it, email CIC a copy of your new passport and PR card to inform them of the change.