Different spellings of last name

[BubbaBlue]

I've started fill out some of the forms to sponser my wife, some of the supporting documents from her country have 2 different spellings of her last name.

Should I have them redone? Her passport, criminal record and our marriage licence all have the same spelling.

I had her get some friends and family members to write short biographical letters to chronical our relationship, the translations to English have a different spelling of her last name.

She's from a SE Asian country if that makes any difference.

Advice?

 

[kal1313]

Dont worry as long as the passport and her application have the same last name its not going to be a big deal , I do not believe they will really give so much attention to it . It is not an official document so do not worry about it . I know every small detail begins to worry I was in the same boat myself . Just relax and complete the paperwork and send it . CIC is well aware of there being spelling mistakes , trust me they would rather see complete and signed forms rather than spelling mistakes. Good luck.

 

[bonbon9]

I agree, just include a little note about it in your cover letters, pointing out the spelling mistake. This should be fine

 

[BubbaBlue]

Thanks, for the advice. I have had more worries over the translation of documents than anything else.

 

[canadianwoman]

As long as the name on all official documents is the same, it's OK. Include a note with the translations stating that different translators transliterated her name in different ways, but they are all referring to the same person.