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Inconsistent Names on Immigration Files: Former Names and Transliteration
Global Immigrate consultants · Published
Written by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Fergus Wu, Co-founder & Chief Immigration Consultant
Summary
Mismatched spellings across documents are a common RFE trigger. How to keep one coherent identity string.
Short answer: names on key documents must be explainable against each other. For former names or variant transliterations, use official change records or notarised statements as a bridge.
FAQ
Different Chinese transliterations?
Lock one passport spelling; explain others with statements and IDs.
Surname change on marriage?
Marriage certificate and official evidence of the new name.
