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Changing name after receiving COPR

bethanycupcakes

Star Member
May 13, 2015
59
2
Vancouver, BC
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Sept 16th, 2014
AOR Received.
November 24th, 2014
File Transfer...
November 24th, 2014
Med's Request
Upfront
Interview........
waived
VISA ISSUED...
June 11th, 2015
LANDED..........
Aug 14, 2015
So.. I just got me COPR, YAYNESS!

BUT! It's in my maiden name and I have to send it back for corrections. I'm worried that they may now say I have to submit a new application and start all over again, but that seems extreme to me.

Does any one have any experience with this situation? IE have to send back the PR for a new name correction?

I sent along my updated Passport and ID just for verification along with proof that I did try to reach out VIA email to CPC-O, but did not receive a response (and yes, I sent it to the right place because I did get an automated confirmation of receipt response)

thanks for your help!
 

Mapleson

Hero Member
Apr 2, 2015
534
31
Toronto, Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
Havana
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
23-03-2015
Doc's Request.
21-08-2015
AOR Received.
24-04-2015
File Transfer...
28-05-2015
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
13-02-2015
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
24-09-2015
VISA ISSUED...
30-09-2015
LANDED..........
18-10-2015
You are supposed to check the COPR for any inaccuracies. You wouldn't need to reapply, just wait for the new one to be issued with the correction(s).

I assume you had already informed CIC when your name changed officially, as you are supposed to do. Automated replies just mean it was a valid email address. In addition to email, you should always send a physical copy of any documentation, as there are many issues with emails not being processed/received, despite having an automatic reply.
 

bethanycupcakes

Star Member
May 13, 2015
59
2
Vancouver, BC
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Sept 16th, 2014
AOR Received.
November 24th, 2014
File Transfer...
November 24th, 2014
Med's Request
Upfront
Interview........
waived
VISA ISSUED...
June 11th, 2015
LANDED..........
Aug 14, 2015
Okay. I'm just nervous.

but yes I emailed then ASKING when/if I need to resubmit so I guess I'm not surprised they didn't respond. I imagine they probably get a lot of emails.

Thanks.