I have done a proxy marriage, I dont know its not acceptable. What is next please ?

[fedmolac]

Since you are already legally married according to your religious marriage documents and your spouse’s passport shows you as the spouse, the next step depends on whether the marriage is recognized for immigration purposes and what country you are applying through.

A few things to consider:

• Gather all your marriage documents, including the Islamic marriage certificate (Nikah Nama), registration documents (if available), spouse details on the passport, and proof that the marriage is genuine (photos, communication history, visits, etc.).
• Before applying for a visitor visa just to marry again, it may be better to check whether your existing marriage can be accepted for a spouse sponsorship application or immigration process.
• A second marriage ceremony may not solve the issue if the original marriage is already considered valid, and immigration authorities usually focus on the legal validity and genuineness of the relationship.
• Requirements can vary depending on whether you are sponsoring your spouse to Canada or applying for another country’s visa.

It would help to know:

1. Which country is your spouse currently living in?
2. Are you trying to bring your spouse to Canada?
3. Was the Islamic marriage registered with the local government, or is it only a religious ceremony?

With those details, someone can guide you more accurately.

Thanks for your valuable post.

Yes, my marriage is legally recognized in India, and I have extensive evidence of our relationship, including all our communication history, thousands of photos and videos, and much more. All of my family members attended the marriage ceremony. My name is also listed as her spouse on all of her government documents, including her passport, national ID, and others.
Additionally, I have several newspaper advertisements that my family and I published stating that we were looking for a suitable bride for me. This is a common way of seeking marriage proposals in addition to using matrimonial websites.

The reason I could not attend the physical marriage was that I am a single father taking care of my son. My son lives with me in Canada, and he is too young to be left alone, even for a single day. Travelling with him would also significantly affect his studies.

To answer your question:
She is in India, and I want to sponsor her to come to Canada through the spousal sponsorship program. My marriage is fully recognized in India, and in Canada.

 

[armoured]

Thanks for your valuable post.

Yes, my marriage is legally recognized in India, and I have extensive evidence of our relationship, including all our communication history, thousands of photos and videos, and much more. All of my family members attended the marriage ceremony. My name is also listed as her spouse on all of her government documents, including her passport, national ID, and others.
Additionally, I have several newspaper advertisements that my family and I published stating that we were looking for a suitable bride for me. This is a common way of seeking marriage proposals in addition to using matrimonial websites.

The reason I could not attend the physical marriage was that I am a single father taking care of my son. My son lives with me in Canada, and he is too young to be left alone, even for a single day. Travelling with him would also significantly affect his studies.

To answer your question:
She is in India, and I want to sponsor her to come to Canada through the spousal sponsorship program. My marriage is fully recognized in India, and in Canada.

When you say your marriage is fully recognized in Canada, how are you establishing this?

As your own immigration lawyer noted (if I understand your previous post), your marriage appears to be a proxy marriage and hence will not be recognized by IRCC for immigration purposes.

I don't see any way around that.

[The other newbie poster doesn't seem to have taken that into account. Content looks AI-generated, probably building a 'legend' for linkspamming in near future.]

 

[fedmolac]

When you say your marriage is fully recognized in Canada, how are you establishing this?

As your own immigration lawyer noted (if I understand your previous post), your marriage appears to be a proxy marriage and hence will not be recognized by IRCC for immigration purposes.

I don't see any way around that.

[The other newbie poster doesn't seem to have taken that into account. Content looks AI-generated, probably building a 'legend' for linkspamming in near future.]

what should I do now? I cannot go to India for remarry. And she cannot come to Canada without visa.

How you want me to proceed?

 

[armoured]

what should I do now? I cannot go to India for remarry. And she cannot come to Canada without visa.

How you want me to proceed?

You spoke to a lawyer. What did the lawyer say?

All through this thread the advice has been the same.

I am not aware of any other option other than getting married again - how this is done, you'll have to figure out.

 

[fedmolac]

You spoke to a lawyer. What did the lawyer say?

All through this thread the advice has been the same.

I am not aware of any other option other than getting married again - how this is done, you'll have to figure out.

Yes, I spoke to lawyer. She told the same, have to go to India for marriage.

 

[Naturgrl]

Yes, I spoke to lawyer. She told the same, have to go to India for marriage.

Because it was by proxy and is not recognized by IRCC for immigration purposes. Meet in a third country and get married.

 

[canuck78]

Yes, I spoke to lawyer. She told the same, have to go to India for marriage.

Children aren’t in school all year so not sure how a child means that you can’t travel to India. Have you actually met in person? IRCC doesn’t care about wedding pictures if you were not part of the ceremony in person.