Passport....

[Canadiandggal 49]

Ok Quick Question... somewhat complex.

I am in United states Visiting my husband. When we get to the NVC stage they are going to want My Bio page of my passport. I have yet to change my passport as my other identification took a while to get back to me. Most of my Identification is Now in my married name but my passport is in my maiden name still. I was planning on doing the passport application before I came here for the holidays but as I said Other ID took more time than expected.

I do however have the application form, pictures and almost all that I need to change it. But I will not be in canada for a few months now, will changing my passport after The NVC but before Interview cause problems Or Should I Send my passport through the mail to canada Change it and get it send back to me and Pray that it doesnt get lost in the mail.

Any advice ?

thanks in advance

[OBX 51]

Ok Quick Question... somewhat complex.

I am in United states Visiting my husband. When we get to the NVC stage they are going to want My Bio page of my passport. I have yet to change my passport as my other identification took a while to get back to me. Most of my Identification is Now in my married name but my passport is in my maiden name still. I was planning on doing the passport application before I came here for the holidays but as I said Other ID took more time than expected.

I do however have the application form, pictures and almost all that I need to change it. But I will not be in canada for a few months now, will changing my passport after The NVC but before Interview cause problems Or Should I Send my passport through the mail to canada Change it and get it send back to me and Pray that it doesnt get lost in the mail.

Any advice ?

thanks in advance

Your visa and green card will be issued in the name on your passport. I would suggest changing your passport now so you have it by the time you are at the NVC stage. Much easier than changing the name on your green card after the fact. Good luck.

[speedracer2j 0]

Your visa and green card will be issued in the name on your passport. I would suggest changing your passport now so you have it by the time you are at the NVC stage. Much easier than changing the name on your green card after the fact. Good luck.

I'm not 100% sure this is true. As I am aware, the rules stated that all documents must have current name, unless providing evidence to support name change ie marriage. I am not sure about in what name the green card is issued in, but im fairly certain, the green card naming may take place after the embassy visit or even poe because NVC only verifies things, the embassy issues. If possible, i'd try to contact your embassy in the US to change it. But otherwise, I think you will still be ok as long as you have more than 6 months on your passport.

[canadian_wife 1,818]

Documents don't have to be in the current name. I had my passport listed in my maiden name up until 2 weeks before the interview. I arrived at the interview with my new passport and my old one, just in case, and it was not an issue.

As OBX said, the name on the green card will be issued in the name that is in the passport at the time of the interview.

Good luck

[OBX 51]

Documents don't have to be in the current name. I had my passport listed in my maiden name up until 2 weeks before the interview. I arrived at the interview with my new passport and my old one, just in case, and it was not an issue.

As OBX said, the name on the green card will be issued in the name that is in the passport at the time of the interview.

Good luck

Correct. That's what I was trying to say. You can use whatever name you would like, however, if you want your green card in your married name you will need to change your passport. Your visa is placed into your passport which you give to the consulate in Montreal at your interview, not after. Good luck.

[Canadiandggal 49]

Ok Thank you all!