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Surname has only initial in marriage certificate

AnjuEve15

Newbie
Sep 5, 2022
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Hello,

I have recently received ITA. While checking on the documents to upload, I have realized that in my marriage certificate complete name of spouse is not mentioned. The Surname is mentioned in initials. Will it cause any problem?

Thank you
 

anju486

Newbie
Mar 13, 2023
3
1
@AnjuEve15 any updates on this, I'm sailing on the same boat my surname is listed with only initial in the marriage certificate is that going to be a problem? how did you proceed on this? is there an affidavit needed(although the name has never been "technically" changed, ie., eg.marriage certificate has my name "Anjana K" whereas passport has "Anjana Krishna"?

@legalfalcon any advise on this sir? or anyone else who had the issue can you please advise, would appreciate your comments, thanks in advance!!
 
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legalfalcon

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Sep 21, 2015
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Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
4112
App. Filed.......
03-09-2015
Doc's Request.
01-10-2015
AOR Received.
03-09-2015
Med's Done....
17-08-2015
Passport Req..
05-04-2016
VISA ISSUED...
12-04-2016
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05-05-2016
Hello,

I have recently received ITA. While checking on the documents to upload, I have realized that in my marriage certificate complete name of spouse is not mentioned. The Surname is mentioned in initials. Will it cause any problem?

Thank you
You can either amend the certificate or get a same-name affidavit.