So we're engaged... a question about marriage.

[KoTaoWoof]

Hello there,

I'm Canadian, working in the army and recently engaged. We're very excited for the wedding (same sex), as well as our families but unfortunately she would need a tourist Visa. Due to her weak ties with her country it seems highly implausible. Additionally we know the value of truth in the process so I assume mentioning our plan to get married would be a sure fire refusal, in that case I'm doubtful the application is worth the time or money.

What would you do in our situation? Through some research we've considered holding the wedding and ceremony abroad. Places such as Denmark offer same-sex marriage which presumably would be recognized in Canada, additionally our families could fly out, while costly and involving some paperwork it might be our only option. I'll also mention we cannot wed in her country by law.

Is it frowned upon to get married abroad and seek a family-class sponsorship down the road, assuming the marriage is truly loving and genuine? We're two people feeling lost and hopeless at times and the flights are costly, vacation time seems far and few between. I really do appreciate any insights into our situation.

Regards,
KoTaoWoof

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Hello there,

I'm Canadian, working in the army and recently engaged. We're very excited for the wedding (same sex), as well as our families but unfortunately she would need a tourist Visa. Due to her weak ties with her country it seems highly implausible. Additionally we know the value of truth in the process so I assume mentioning our plan to get married would be a sure fire refusal, in that case I'm doubtful the application is worth the time or money.

What would you do in our situation? Through some research we've considered holding the wedding and ceremony abroad. Places such as Denmark offer same-sex marriage which presumably would be recognized in Canada, additionally our families could fly out, while costly and involving some paperwork it might be our only option. I'll also mention we cannot wed in her country by law.

Is it frowned upon to get married abroad and seek a family-class sponsorship down the road, assuming the marriage is truly loving and genuine? We're two people feeling lost and hopeless at times and the flights are costly, vacation time seems far and few between. I really do appreciate any insights into our situation.

Regards,
KoTaoWoof

Hi

There is no issue if you get married in a different country.

Your partner needs to apply for a TRV. If approved, she can come to Canada and you can marry or become common-law. If refused, you would have a strong case for conjugal sponsorship.

 

[KoTaoWoof]

Hi

There is no issue if you get married in a different country.

Your partner needs to apply for a TRV. If approved, she can come to Canada and you can marry or become common-law. If refused, you would have a strong case for conjugal sponsorship.

Good to hear we would have no issues abroad. I've heard the case would be quite weak for conjugal just based on that fact that we could become common law in her country somehow or get married abroad which would be grounds for them to deny that. Clearly getting a TRV would be amazing but yeah, unlikely if you're truthful for the reason.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Good to hear we would have no issues abroad. I've heard the case would be quite weak for conjugal just based on that fact that we could become common law in her country somehow or get married abroad which would be grounds for them to deny that. Clearly getting a TRV would be amazing but yeah, unlikely if you're truthful for the reason.

Being able to get married abroad is not grounds to deny conjugal. I would assume that being in the army, you aren't able to take a year to go live with her. Generally, work reasons don't qualify as a barrier but being a member of the Canadian Forces is a solid reason.