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MexicanOnABike · 04-24-2005, 01:08 PM

i dunno where to put this thread...

heres my question:

I have a friend who just met someone over the internet and now she's dating him.. we live in canada.. he's from the states. so now, she's willing to marry him but it might look weird to everyone else. so for the guy to stay in canada, he needs to be a canadian resident and the easiest way is to get married right? so she wants to do it without anyone knowing.. so not in a church. where can she get legally married in canada?? anyone?
i said i'd help em out but i couldnt find much without anyone knowing.

Hash_Browns · 04-24-2005, 01:20 PM

Honestly I have no clue where that is possible in candada, as I am from the states. You should have her contact the local government office and ask them. You can't get in trouble for asking. here in the states you can go down to a city hall and be married after your application for marriage has been approved.

I would try to contact your local office and ask them. Sorry I'm not more help.

ophelia783 · 04-24-2005, 01:25 PM

Hey,
I'm a Canadian engaged to an American (we want to get married to have a life and a future together, not just to live in the same place).

Just to let you know, getting married will NOT make him a Canadian Resident. After marriage, he'll have to apply for a spousal visa, which could take up to 36 months to process. She'll have to meet certain income requirements, and by agreeing to sponsor him, she promises legally to support him for anywhere between 3 and 10 years.

As well, they'll both need to sign an undertaking agreement with the government, underlying their commitments to each other, and they'll need proof of their relationship: pictures together over a period of visits, plane tickets, receipts, letters, e-mails, and affidavits from family and friends attesting to their relationship, and personal knowledge of the sponsoree.

Plus, they'll each have to do a process of interviews, and lying about anything will get him deported, and never allowed back in Canada.

It's a long and trying road, and it's not the one that I would pick, as it's also very expensive (usually in the range of 10,000-30,000 dollars CDN). For more info, check of the CIC (Citzenship & Immigration Canada) at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/offices/

Tell her good luck, she'll need it!

MexicanOnABike · 04-24-2005, 08:33 PM

hmm.. then what do you recommend for them to stay in canada?? he needs to work cuz they're running out of money. doesnt he need to be a canadian citizen or something to work here?

ophelia783 · 04-24-2005, 09:24 PM

He either needs to be a citizen, a resident or get a work visa.

To get a work visa, you need to get a job, and have your emplyoer tell Immigration why he gave you the job as opposed to a citizen, and what special skills you have that would qualify you to have been brought in. This also can take up to 6 months to get from the start of the application process.

In other words, there pretty much is no way for them to legally be together and work in any amount of time shorter than 6 months, and it could be as long as 2 years, depending on what route they take. Also, he can only stay here legally without a visa for 6 months.

If she really wants him here, they should get cracking.

MexicanOnABike · 04-25-2005, 11:08 AM

thanks for alll your help!! you saved me some time researching this.. i hope it works out for them and you too.

ophelia783 · 04-26-2005, 12:33 PM

Hey,
I'm glad I could be of some help....I'm sorry if it came out a little harsh, I just know from personal experience how frustrating it is, and can be. I also believe that if you truly are supposed to be together, and have a strong relationship, rushing into marriage isn't the best idea. Convince them to try to live apart for a while; it'll prove how strong their relationship truly is.

Wish them good luck for me, and thank you.

04-24-2005, 01:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
MexicanOnABike Location: up north	wedding.. not in a church. i dunno where to put this thread... heres my question: I have a friend who just met someone over the internet and now she's dating him.. we live in canada.. he's from the states. so now, she's willing to marry him but it might look weird to everyone else. so for the guy to stay in canada, he needs to be a canadian resident and the easiest way is to get married right? so she wants to do it without anyone knowing.. so not in a church. where can she get legally married in canada?? anyone? i said i'd help em out but i couldnt find much without anyone knowing. __________________ - Movie Reviews - Ratings-

04-24-2005, 01:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
Hash_Browns Psycho Location: Right behind you...BOO!	Honestly I have no clue where that is possible in candada, as I am from the states. You should have her contact the local government office and ask them. You can't get in trouble for asking. here in the states you can go down to a city hall and be married after your application for marriage has been approved. I would try to contact your local office and ask them. Sorry I'm not more help. __________________ Smile It makes people wonder what you're up too!

04-24-2005, 01:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
ophelia783 Insane Location: West Virginia	Hey, I'm a Canadian engaged to an American (we want to get married to have a life and a future together, not just to live in the same place). Just to let you know, getting married will NOT make him a Canadian Resident. After marriage, he'll have to apply for a spousal visa, which could take up to 36 months to process. She'll have to meet certain income requirements, and by agreeing to sponsor him, she promises legally to support him for anywhere between 3 and 10 years. As well, they'll both need to sign an undertaking agreement with the government, underlying their commitments to each other, and they'll need proof of their relationship: pictures together over a period of visits, plane tickets, receipts, letters, e-mails, and affidavits from family and friends attesting to their relationship, and personal knowledge of the sponsoree. Plus, they'll each have to do a process of interviews, and lying about anything will get him deported, and never allowed back in Canada. It's a long and trying road, and it's not the one that I would pick, as it's also very expensive (usually in the range of 10,000-30,000 dollars CDN). For more info, check of the CIC (Citzenship & Immigration Canada) at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/offices/ Tell her good luck, she'll need it! __________________ ~~ He with a sharp tongue slits his own throat ~~

04-24-2005, 08:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
MexicanOnABike Location: up north	hmm.. then what do you recommend for them to stay in canada?? he needs to work cuz they're running out of money. doesnt he need to be a canadian citizen or something to work here? __________________ - Movie Reviews - Ratings-

04-24-2005, 09:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
ophelia783 Insane Location: West Virginia	He either needs to be a citizen, a resident or get a work visa. To get a work visa, you need to get a job, and have your emplyoer tell Immigration why he gave you the job as opposed to a citizen, and what special skills you have that would qualify you to have been brought in. This also can take up to 6 months to get from the start of the application process. In other words, there pretty much is no way for them to legally be together and work in any amount of time shorter than 6 months, and it could be as long as 2 years, depending on what route they take. Also, he can only stay here legally without a visa for 6 months. If she really wants him here, they should get cracking. __________________ ~~ He with a sharp tongue slits his own throat ~~

04-25-2005, 11:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
MexicanOnABike Location: up north	thanks for alll your help!! you saved me some time researching this.. i hope it works out for them and you too. __________________ - Movie Reviews - Ratings-

04-26-2005, 12:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
ophelia783 Insane Location: West Virginia	Hey, I'm glad I could be of some help....I'm sorry if it came out a little harsh, I just know from personal experience how frustrating it is, and can be. I also believe that if you truly are supposed to be together, and have a strong relationship, rushing into marriage isn't the best idea. Convince them to try to live apart for a while; it'll prove how strong their relationship truly is. Wish them good luck for me, and thank you. __________________ ~~ He with a sharp tongue slits his own throat ~~