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Initials in my birth certificate

sppl

Newbie
Feb 11, 2013
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Experts. Kindly advice.

I am from India and my birth certificate contains initials instead of my full surname and therefore it mismatches with my passport. My first name is correct in both though. Will the VO be picky about it when I apply for my PR ? Its a common practice in Southern India to put initials where people have long names and have house names as their surnames.

Do I have to produce an affidavit for it ? Kindly advice.

Thank you in advance.
 

Andy2109

Champion Member
May 7, 2012
1,039
52
London Ontario
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-O
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02 Jan 13
AOR Received.
17 Feb 13
Med's Done....
Upfront
Passport Req..
23 Oct 13
Is it just the initial issue ? or is there a mismatch between the surname and the initial ?
Submit a covering letter explaining your situation and submit your school certificate just to strengthen the case.
 

sppl

Newbie
Feb 11, 2013
5
0
Andy. Thanks for your quick response.
My surname is abbreviated as P.P in my birth certificate where as its fully expanded in my passport. The problem of submitting any of my school certificate is that none of them have my full name. I would rather not submit it to avoid further confusion. Any other suggestions you have is greatly appreciated.

Thank you
 

Andy2109

Champion Member
May 7, 2012
1,039
52
London Ontario
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-O
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02 Jan 13
AOR Received.
17 Feb 13
Med's Done....
Upfront
Passport Req..
23 Oct 13
If there is no mismatch and your concern is only regarding the initial, it is not a problem. You are good to submit your BC.