Hi guys,
I came to Toronto last month(April) on PR.I got engaged in March before coming to Canada.I am planning to get marry somewhere in October/November 2018.What is the best way my fiancee can come to Canada after marriage.I have explored different options as follows:-
1) Spouse visa:- It takes around 8-10 months so don't want to wait for that long. Your best option without any complication
2) Visitor Visa:- She is not working , she is studying and will be completing her studies in June so she does not have strong ties in India.Neither she has any travel history.Will she get visitor visa? Visitor Visa is likely to be rejected in my opinion. Given that she'd have to declare that you are living in Canada as PR. Visa Officer will know that she has stronger ties in Canada than India. Cannot use non-immigrant visa for immigration purpose.
Her mom has travel history.Can she apply with her mom under family visitor visa class?
3) Student Visa:- Can she come as an international student in January intake and can we marry here after that in Canada? If yes, will her student visa be convert into open work permit? Theoretically yes. However, if you have a marriage certificate from India. It is equally valid legal document. The moment she declares that her spouse is in Canada, VO will believe that she will have stronger ties and reason to be in Canada than in India. Again using non-immigration visa for immigration purpose - may lead to rejection. Additionally, assuming she wants to get herself a higher education. There is the whole process of appearing for GMAT/GRE/IELTS, getting degree evaluated, writing essays, letter of recommendation, paying tuition fees etc. In short lot of effort. And in theory, Academic cycle lags 1 year from the time of admission. For example, Students starts applying to schools in Sept - Nov time frame for classes starting Aug of next year. It's May end already. I doubt any school having Fall admission will enroll international students. P.S - if she applies to school after becoming PR she may be eligible for lower interest bank rates / in-state tuition (if any) etc.
4) PR visa :- She is preparing for IELTS in the mean time but getting 8 7 7 7 depends on luck. That's your second best option in my opinion. She will have to go through IELTS, get her degree evaluated, get work experience letters, get medical, and PCC etc.
So guys, please suggest what would be the best way.I am looking forward for your valuable feedback's.