Travelling to US with my maiden name on PR card and US Visa but new passport

[Tin J]

Hello everyone! I obtained a new passport because of legal name change and I submitted an application for PR card renewal 2 months ago and but checking on their process is around 4-5 months. I need to travel to US in February and I’m afraid that my new PR card will not arrive in time. Can i re enter to Canada with 2 different last names?
Also, did anybody here have an experience in traveling to US with maiden name on US Visa and new last name on new passport? Tried to get a new US Visa but next appointment they’re giving me will be on 2023. Let me know if you have any idea please.
thank you!

 

[armoured]

Hello everyone! I obtained a new passport because of legal name change and I submitted an application for PR card renewal 2 months ago and but checking on their process is around 4-5 months. I need to travel to US in February and I’m afraid that my new PR card will not arrive in time. Can i re enter to Canada with 2 different last names?

You should be okay coming back to Canada with your old PR card and the legal name change documents*. BUT: this is at border/passport control in Canada. You really will need to check with airline too if travelling by air. Or you could just plan to arrive at land border.

*Assuming these are clear and obvious etc - if Canadian legal name change docs, should be relatively easy.

 

[Tin J]

Thank you so much for your reply.

 

[armoured]

Thank you so much for your reply.

Note, I've no idea about USA. Would presume something similar but only a wild guess.

 

[Tin J]

Yeah, I actually not sure yet about that case if they will let me enter with 2 different last name on passport and US Visa. I hope anyone can help me here. Please.