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QWERTY_1234

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Dec 18, 2010
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Hi! I got married last May. I applied for PR last July but still under my maiden name. I got my passport amended to my married name last September. I'm just waiting for my Medical request now. Should I just make a letter to the Visa office about the changes? Will it affect the whole application?
 

Karlshammar

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Yes, you have to notify them. It shouldn't be much of a problem as along as you provide a copy of your marriage certificate as proof of the new name.

QWERTY_1234 said:
Hi! I got married last May. I applied for PR last July but still under my maiden name. I got my passport amended to my married name last September. I'm just waiting for my Medical request now. Should I just make a letter to the Visa office about the changes? Will it affect the whole application?
 

deendrinal

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Karlshammar said:
Yes, you have to notify them. It shouldn't be much of a problem as along as you provide a copy of your marriage certificate as proof of the new name.
hi karlshammar!
How long would it take to release the PR after you change your name same with the status "as married"?
Thanks!
 

Karlshammar

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Hi!

Sorry, I'm a bit confused. What do you mean "release the PR" ?

deendrinal said:
hi karlshammar!
How long would it take to release the PR after you change your name same with the status "as married"?
Thanks!
 

deendrinal

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Karlshammar said:
Hi!

Sorry, I'm a bit confused. What do you mean "release the PR" ?
Yes, Just like QWERTY_1234, if one got married and want to change its name and status...
After changing/updating the name and status. how long would be the processing time, i mean how many days, weeks or even months before the PR will be released?
 

Karlshammar

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Sorry, but I still don't get it. Release the PR? Are you asking me if the name change would make the PR application processing time increase? This I don't know. I can't imagine it would make much of a difference as it is only a formality, but one never knows with the CIC.
 

deendrinal

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Yes, if the processing time would increase after changing the status..
thanks!
Godspeed!
 

QWERTY_1234

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Dec 18, 2010
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I don't think it would have something to do with the processing time. It's just an update of information so definitely it will not speed up your application.
 

deendrinal

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QWERTY_1234 said:
I don't think it would have something to do with the processing time. It's just an update of information so definitely it will not speed up your application.
I mean if it would add or lengthen the processing time, i really appreciate your response.. helped me to see some light ahead... :)
Thanks!