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  1. We got an email from NVCInquiry@state.gov with the subject reading: MTL2009XXXXXX(PM APPOINTMENT COVER LETTER)

    "The attached correspondence relates to an immigrant visa referenced on the subject line. This case is being processed by the National Visa Center. Please read the information carefully and follow the instructions.

    This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee, please notify NVCinquiry@state.gov immediately by e-mail from your system. E-mail transmission cannot be guaranteed to be secured or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, or contain viruses. The sender therefore does not accept liability for any errors or omissions in the content of this message.

    If at any time you wish not to receive correspondence by e-mail you may "Opt Out" by sending a written request to NVCinquiry@state.gov. This e-mail is sent by: The U.S. Department of State's National Visa Center, located at 32 Rochester Avenue, Portsmouth NH 03801. Please DO NOT REPLY to this e-mail. "

    And then, the actual letter attached as a PDF. :)

    You can see what the letter looks like in the wiki: http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/Canada

  2. LaSouris-Really? Is this true? :blink:

    Do you have a link that says that?

    Hmm...I wonder if I can trade in a 5 year passport for a 10 year one?

    Btw..Are they ever going to come out with passport cards (wallet-sized) too?

    Definitely a good thing if this is true, indeed!

    Ant

    Passport cards: no, I don't think so and I don't see the point (since many countries would required a paper passport to stamp it).

    Trade: hmmm, no. You would have to get a new one, as I understand it.

    Here is the article, in French: http://www.cyberpresse.ca/actualites/quebec-canada/national/201003/18/01-4262102-le-passeport-electronique-pour-tous-des-2011.php?utm_categorieinterne=trafficdrivers&utm_contenuinterne=cyberpresse_les-plus-populaires-title_accueil_ECRAN1POS2

    "Le passeport électronique sera valide pour 10 ans (5 ans pour les Canadiens de 16 ans et moins)" - so, valid for 10 years for people over 16.

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    The 5 year passport is why I went with my other citizenship passport for so long, same price, good for 10 years.

  3. Hi TrinaBee,

    In answer to your question:

    Unfortunately, if you are renewing/applying for a passport in your married name, you have to use the long form...

    However, if you are renewing with your maiden name, you can use the short form...

    Lol..I've "been there, done that"....As my previous passport was in my maiden name, and I needed a new passport in my Canadian name...And yes, I applied after I was in the USA (for about 3 years or so) too...

    Oh yeah, and not to mention that it is bothersome to get guarrantors, references, and Canadian photo specs too...

    Sigh, I wish Canadian passports were valid for 10 years instead of 5 too...

    With all that hassle, it makes me wonder if I would ever renew my Canadian passport ever again...

    Lol..It could be worse...At least it's not as bad as applying for an American passport (that's another story)...

    Good luck with the rest of your journey and good luck in getting a Canadian passport too.

    Ant

    Starting (sometime) in 2011, Canadian passports will be good for 10 years :)

  4. Did you legally change your name? If so, I think you have to use your new legal name... what name is on your Green card? But, I'm not sure you would have problems if you just sent the application in your maiden name - I remember my mom used to have papers in different names when they changed the law (in the 80s?) in Quebec. Maybe you would have to keep your marriage certificate with your passport, in case someone asks questions in the future. Good luck!

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