Legal name, birth name, document name

[Earth2Mars]

Hey.

I have a question.
My name on my foreign passport is different from my immigration papers (PR records).

Which one is considered my legal name and when do I use them?

I'm applying for services in Canada. I'm not sure if this affects my status abroad by having two different names (university degree, PR records, passport.. etc)

Thank you,

 

[steaky]

The name in the PR records will be legal name. You use it when applying for a BC services card, driver license, etc.

 

[Bs65]

Could have issues when trying to board a plane if the name on your PR card is different from the name on your passport/ticket.

 

[steaky]

Could have issues when trying to board a plane if the name on your PR card is different from the name on your passport/ticket.

No problem if domestic flight.

 

[Earth2Mars]

The name in the PR records will be legal name. You use it when applying for a BC services card, driver license, etc.

Thank you.

My name is just spelled differently, not totally different name.