Travel to Canada & US with Surname Change on Passport & BRP

[Jessica89]

I have a question regarding travelling to the USA & Canada from the UK with Leave to Remain status.

My BRP is up for renewal for another 2.5 years in September. I am planning to travel to Canada and the USA in June or July.

Since receiving my BRP in 2014, I have gotten married in the UK and changed my surname. My Canadian passport also expired a few months ago and I renewed it but in my current surname, not my previous maiden name (which is also on my BRP).

My question is this- can I travel outside of the UK and take both my old and new passports with me as well as my BRP to gain entry to the US & Canada? Would that work as a proof of my name change?

I know there is a Transfer of Conditions form that can be filled out to advise of a name change, but it costs approx £230 to do this and I am saving up the £900 for my BRP renewal in September and would like to avoid this cost if possible.

Thank You in advance for any help or advice!!

- Jessica

[CR001]

You were required to inform HO within 30 months of any changes.

If you travel, you will need to travel with your marriage certificate.

I am saving up the £900 for my BRP renewal in September

It is £811 for postal and £1311 for in person same day decision. Fees went up on 18th March.

[Jessica89]

Thanks Char So just to clarify- would i be safe travelling with my marriage certificate as well as the 2 passports and my BRP? Or is that taking a risk?

Obviously, if it's illegal or anything than i would rather pay the money to change my details, but i just wanted to know if there was some way to save money in the process!

Thanks again,
Jessica