Cdn passport arrived

[Ecalos 0]

Just leave it as is, until you need a new one. And remember any time you fly anywhere make your reservations in your maiden name, because they can't let you on the plane if your passport name doesn't match the name on your ticket.

I can do that! I have become very skilled at being over-prepared when it comes to traveling lol.

Thanks!

[Kittyfang 6]

I figured I would had myself to the thread.

I am ordering a new one. I found a guarantor, as well as two references. I did not have a picture ID, so I was told to send a copy of the SIN card showing my signature on the back, as well as a birth certificate.

I hope I get it fast!

[Hops 0]

we just applied for canadian passports for my wife and kids, took it down to Edmonton isntead of mailing it in and the estimated 2 weeks but we actually recieved them in 1 week! amazing for passport services

[Moosker 7]

Those of you that mailed out your passport from the US....did you receive all of your original documents back fine? They're asking for your birth certificate and all.

Thanks

[Krikit 1,163]

I see you did not read the thread.

[Moosker 7]

I sure did! They say they received their passports back, just wanted to be sure about marriage certificates and birth certificates

[Krikit 1,163]

Yes, all their original documents came back.

[Moosker 7]

hehe See? That's all I needed to know

[Piefre 15]

I guess I'll add to this thread, my situation. Just when I'm getting ready to file all these problems with my paperwork popped up and the most pressing issue right now is my passport. I just realized yesterday when I set eyes on my birth certificate for the first time in twenty years that the place of birth on my passport is wrong! The passport lists the district instead of the village I was born in. Commence panic and scrambling as I called up passport services.

The woman on the other end was helpful but she sounded a little concerned that I had let this discrepancy go on for so long (been using my passport for a little under four years now). She advised me to fill out a new application and submit a letter explaining why I'm requesting a new passport. Then head down in person to a passport office. I hope I'm not in trouble. Has anyone been in this situation before?

It was a honest mistake because I hadn't even looked at my birth certificate until very recently (was not born in Canada by the way). Going to be heading to the passport office on Monday. Wish me luck. I will update on my situation in case anyone is interested in what happened.

[Krikit 1,163]

I believe my passport says the UK instead of the city or country I was born in. Same goes for my GC. Hmm. Let me go check!

[Krikit 1,163]

Ohmygosh, I don't need to be answering any more questions today. My passport says my city and country. lol. It's my visa that just said the UK. I'm sure it won't be a problem, though, Piefre.

[Missa 0]

speaking of passports guys,

i have 3 questions.

i have to do a renewal as well as a name change on my passport pretty soon

1 and 2- do i have to complete both a renewal and a name change form or can i just put my new name on renewal form

3- also can i use my mom as a guarantor since she's visiting in two weeks. i read that the guarantor only has to have a 5 year valid passport but it doesn't say anything about using family members.

[Udella&Wiz 325]

speaking of passports guys,

i have 3 questions.

i have to do a renewal as well as a name change on my passport pretty soon

1 and 2- do i have to complete both a renewal and a name change form or can i just put my new name on renewal form

3- also can i use my mom as a guarantor since she's visiting in two weeks. i read that the guarantor only has to have a 5 year valid passport but it doesn't say anything about using family members.

You cannot use the simplified renewal form if you are changing your name, you will use the regular adult passport application:

http://www.ppt.gc.ca/form/pdfs/pptc153.pdf

They give instructions for name change :

NAME TO APPEAR IN PASSPORT

Write the name you want to appear in the passport. If this name is different from the name on your documentary evidence of citizenship, the original of the documentation listed below may be required:

– Marriage certificate

– Legal change of name (original document from issuing authority)

Additional documentation will be required to verify your identity as well as the name to appear in the passport (see instruction no. 5 "Documents to Support Identity").

SURNAME (LAST NAME) AT

Yes - you can use your mom - I used my brotehr - as long as she meets the qualifications:

Your guarantor:

must be a Canadian citizen 18 years of age or over;

must hold a five-year Canadian passport that is valid or has been expired for no more than one year on the day you submit your application;

must have been 16 years of age or older when he or she applied for the passport identified in section 2 of this application form;

must have known you personally for at least TWO (2) years*;

*

To know an applicant personally means that the guarantor is able to confirm aspects of the applicant's personal attributes such as name, approximate age, place of birth, physical description and some personal history such as occupation and place of residence.

must provide the requested information contained in his or her passport;

must be accessible to Passport Canada for verification;

must reside in Canada, in the USA or in any of the areas where submission of this application form is authorized, e.g. Bermuda. It is not necessary that the guarantor reside in the same country as the applicant.

A family member or person residing at the same address as you may be your guarantor, provided that he or she meets the specified requirements.

Here's my recent renewal experience during the summer:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/263800-details-of-successfully-renewing-my-cdn-passport-while-back-home/page__p__4047153__hl__passport__fromsearch__1#entry4047153

[Missa 0]

thanks

thats what i thought,

now, i'm under the impression that because i will be mailing the app from the U.S and because i reside in the U.S i must follow the old guarantor rules , meaning it has to be a person from the list of professionals ( Ie: dr, dentist, lawyer)and they still have to sign the back of one of my photos. Am i correct in assuming this? or can it just be a 5 year passport holder.

anyone have experience with this?

[Udella&Wiz 325]

thanks

thats what i thought,

now, i'm under the impression that because i will be mailing the app from the U.S and because i reside in the U.S i must follow the old guarantor rules , meaning it has to be a person from the list of professionals ( Ie: dr, dentist, lawyer)and they still have to sign the back of one of my photos. Am i correct in assuming this? or can it just be a 5 year passport holder.

anyone have experience with this?

No - everyone follows the new guarantor rules - they're part of the form I linked yes they sign you photos, but no they don't have to be the silly old fashioned list of professionals