Change of Name on Passport After Marriage

[From_CAN_2_US 1,106]

Apologies if this seems repetitive. I am trying to figure out the most strategic time to change the name on my passport after marriage during the IR1/CR1 process. I have read the previous posts on this, but didn't find one that relates exactly to mine, so I thought I would post here for advice.

 

1. We got married on Oct 1, and are currently waiting for i130 Approval (submitted on Nov 16 2020, and is actively being reviewed currently). I changed my last name during the marriage, but my passport still has my maiden name.

2. The i130 was files with married name (maiden name was put under "other names"

3. We want the visa and green card to be issued on my married name.

4. The DS-260 form very clearly says the name to be filled should be as per the passport

 

Would it be ok for us to file the DS-260 with maiden name (which is the name on my passport); maiden name will be put under "other names." Then after DS-260 submission, apply for a new passport and then bring it to the interview? Would that allow the visa and green card to be issued in my married name. Also any issues I could anticipate with Police Clearance Certificates, medical reports etc?

 

[Lemonslice 4,886]

Yes, apply for a new Canadian passport in your married name and simply let them know at the interview.  Regular occurrence.

 

Follow the instructions to get your police clearance, stating all the names you use/have used.

 

Try to submit your passport application asap since it can take a little while.

[Lemonslice 4,886]

Remember you'll need another piece of ID in your married name (driver's license, health card, etc.) before applying for your passport.

[Ryan H 3,812]

Moved from Progress Reports to Process & Procedures.

[From_CAN_2_US 1,106]

On 2/11/2021 at 11:58 AM, Lemonslice said:

Yes, apply for a new Canadian passport in your married name and simply let them know at the interview.  Regular occurrence.

 

Follow the instructions to get your police clearance, stating all the names you use/have used.

 

Try to submit your passport application asap since it can take a little while.

Thank you. Just to clarify, I am not a Canadian Passport holder. I am an Indian Passport Holder with a Canadian PR living in Canada. 

 

That being said, point noted about the Police Clearance Certificate for Canada. Thanks for the heads up, I wouldn't have known to put both names on that PCC.

[Lemonslice 4,886]

Just now, From_CAN_2_US said:

Thank you. Just to clarify, I am not a Canadian Passport holder. I am an Indian Passport Holder with a Canadian PR living in Canada. 

 

That being said, point noted about the Police Clearance Certificate for Canada. Thanks for the heads up, I wouldn't have known to put both names on that PCC.

Just make sure to follow the Indian passport agency instructions then. Good luck!