Can I change my surname and name after immigration?

You can change it. You can apply to the Consular Section of China's embassies and consulates abroad for a new name and a new photo with your previous name.

The basic materials required are as follows:

1, original and photocopy of passport;

2. Original and photocopy of local valid residence or visa;

3. Application form;

4. photos;

5. Relevant supporting documents of previous names.

If it is 16 years old, both parents or guardians need to go together, and they will issue a written statement agreeing to change the name.

For China people, it is more convenient to have an English name because of work and academic needs.

On the one hand, it makes it easier for people of other races around them, including colleagues, bosses and friends. , to pronounce and remember; On the other hand, because many Chinese characters have the same English pinyin, two people with different Chinese names may have the same English name.

For example, "Zhang Daming" and "Zhang Daming" are two different names, but their English pinyin can be the same. This may cause inconvenience.

If the applicant is married or has signed an affidavit of cohabitation with the cohabiting spouse, he must obtain the consent of the spouse or cohabiting spouse before changing his name.

There is a letter from the guarantor in the application form. The applicant needs to give this "Guarantor Letter" to a professional who can prove that the applicant has lived in Ontario for at least 12 months. Such professionals can be doctors, school principals, lawyers, bank managers, judges and so on. Remember, relatives of the applicant are forbidden to act as guarantors.

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