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Got my citizenship, but my name is in a unique situation

Jun 6, 2017
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Hey guys

I recently got my citizenship. My name is a unique predicament. Please read the following and help me out.

My name is the following:
First Name: AAA
Last Name: BBB

My name on my Indian passport was:
Given Name: AAA BBB
Family Name: ~blank~

I applied for my citizenship with the name (according to the rules and this is what is reflected on my citizenship certificate):
First Name: ~blank~
Last Name: AAA BBB

The passport office says my passport will be made with the following name:
First Name: "XXX" (literally XXX, because they can't have the first name empty)
Last Name: AAA BBB

How can I rectify this situation and get my citizenship certificate to reflect
First Name: AAA
Last Name: BBB

Do I have to get a legal name change? Or can I just mail CIC or should I reapply for a citizenship certificate?

Any help is appreciated guys. Thank you.