COPR/Visa Name Error - Will Be Corrected at POE?

[SettlementOrgMod]

Hi there,

Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us.

It is best that you contact IRCC directly for this information. The IRCC Client Support Centre can provide information and advice regarding this error, you can reach them by phone (1-888-242-2100) or use their web form.

You want to inform them of this error as soon as possible. IRCC outlined the process for this in their helpdesk article, How do I correct an error on my immigration document?

We hope this information is helpful. If you require any further assistance, it may also be helpful to seek the advice of a reputable and registered immigration consultant or an immigration lawyer about your situation. To find a community legal clinic in your area, visit Services Near Me.

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@hereicomecanada

Hello all

Although I sent my passport, they made an error in my name (switched first and last name) on the visa and CoPR.

Because of time constraint I already made my travel arrangements to land in mid April and do not have time to get it corrected. I have couple of questions which are as follows:

1. How critical is it to get the error corrected? CoPR and visa are just temporary documents.

2. When I land in mid April, can I send the correction forms along with the forms that the IO prepares so that they can get my correct name on the PR card?

Any reply is appreciated. Thank you

A mismatch between your passport and CoPR/visa is crucial for avoiding delays or denial of entry at the Port of Entry (POE) and obtaining a Permanent Resident (PR) card. Correction forms cannot be sent at landing, so you must address the error through the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website. Contact the IRCC Client Support Centre immediately or consider expedited processing if allowed. Keep your passport, CoPR, and visa application details available, explain your situation clearly, and document your communication. Prioritizing this can help avoid complications at the POE or delays in receiving your PR card.