SPONSORING MY HUSBAND FROM THE PHILIPPINES WITH MY PREVIOUS MARRIED NAME

[anne0309]

HI, this is my concern, I got divorced in Canada and annulled in the Philippines, I got married in the Philippines and would like to sponsor my husband to come to Canada, but I haven't done my legal name change yet, I have read a lot online that it will take lots of time changing names, etc, now my question is, will it be possible and easier for me to sponsor my husband with my previous married name, as all of my documents especially my (citizenship card) are my previous married name? please help me.

 

[harryiswaiting]

You don't have to change your name when you get married. Well, at least not in Canada...

 

[Jamgirl]

you will be ok... This is my second marriage as well. I changed my name on all my ID except for my passport. My passport still has my previous married name on it. CIC-M made a note on my file that they changed my name on the application (I am sponsor) to my first married name and all my correspondence is in my first married name. I don't think its a big deal....

 

[anne0309]

thanks for the reply Jamgirl, oh ok, I was just thinking because the Marriage Certificate I will send from the Philippines is in my maiden name, would it have any discrepancy on the sponsorship application at all, because I will still be using my previous married name as a sponsor?

 

[Jamgirl]

My birth certificate still has my maiden name... and my email is my maiden name... and I can't remember but I think somewhere on the forms it asks for your name at birth? anyways, CIC knows all three of my names: maiden name, 1st married name, 2nd married name. I used 2nd married name on my app as that is the name I use in everyday life. My AOR and sponsorship approval both came addressing me in my 1st married name as well as my ecas login is for my 1st married name. I ordered my gcms notes and there was a note on the end that said CIC-M changed my application name from 2nd married name to 1st married name. Hope that explains it better...

oh and your welcome!

 

[anne0309]

oh what a relief! so I won't have to do my legal name change as it would 6-8 weeks, and for the citizenship card would take 10 months, and passports, etc...

So if I fill out my sponsorship application i would still have to use my previous married last name right? what other things I have to consider, when I start my sponsorship? any more advise?

I want to work on the application as soon as possible so we can be together and start a new life here in Canada as husband and wife

thank you so much, Jamgirl

 

[Jamgirl]

No you don't HAVE to, but keep in mind, you are trying to prove your relationship is genuine. If you and your spouse come from backgrounds that have a high expectation that you are to take on your spouse's name, and you haven't, then immigration may question that... however keep in mind in many places here in Canada it is quite normal for spouses to keep their own names... If this is a concern for you, you could (like me) change a few items of ID to show that you are in the process of changing everything over and CIC will see your intent. If you are not concerned, then don't worry about it.

Make sure you submit all forms that prove your previous marriage is annulled/divorced. The definitely need to see that proof.

Also, if you have any kind of joint accounts with your present husband then show that. Even though my husband and I are in separate countries right now and have never lived together officially... I was able to add him to my health benefits program at work of which they issued him a document for so I submitted a copy of that... You need to show that your marriage is GENUINE and CONTINUING... Costco allows you to sign up for membership for yourself and a your spouse even though they are not in Canada at this time.. they will issue you both a card but his will only have his name and no photo... if you dont already have an account they are $55, if you do, go add his name and get his card and submit a copy with your app... Little things like that can help prove you plan to cohabit together as husband and wife etc... If you can put things into perspective like that and submit proofs showing it, then you will make your app stronger.

As much as you have to focus on proving your future, you also have to focus on proving your past. Try and step out of the box and look at your relationship on paper. Write out a timeline if it helps. Things that may be obvious to you, may not be so obvious to a stranger. Your Immigration officer is a STRANGER to you. Remember that. They are paid to be skeptical of all applications and not to assume that everyone is genuine.

Take time with your application. Don't rush it, dont leave anything out... this whole process is one big waiting game and it starts with your application. Use this forum to your advantage. There are lots of very knowledgeable people on here that are willing to help. Ask questions. Find the Phillipines thread and introduce yourself. Remember, you are not alone!

I wish you all the best!

 

[mynboi6768]

hi anna punta ka service canada at magpalit ng married name mo just changed mine and it took couple weeks bago ko natanggap nag file knb apps to sponsor your husband in the philippines?....am going to submit mine next week(god willing)...keep in touch

 

[anne0309]

NSO Marriage Certificate lang ang papakita ko? thanks

 

[mynboi6768]

yes now kelangan nila original MC (marriage certificate)from NSO if u want to change your SIN,DL and Health Card mabilis less than 2 weeks lang.good luck...any news from CIC?musta apps mo?let us know please para naman lumakas loob ko nakakanerbiyos kasi...lol