Getting MARRIED in a MONTH

[Estefania]

Here's my situation. I'm on a visitor visa. Just got an extension but I have to leave Canada in less than a month. My boyfriend wants to marry me because otherwise we will not be able to see each other for who knows how long because of Covid restrictions. We have dated for less than a year. Is it possible to get married in less than a month and possibly go back to my home country and wait for my boyfriend to apply for Spousal Sponsorship inside Canada while I'm abroad?
Thanks in advance

 

[steaky]

I think it depends if you can find a marriage commissioner and two witnesses at your marriage ceremony in time before your return to home country.

 

[armoured]

Here's my situation. I'm on a visitor visa. Just got an extension but I have to leave Canada in less than a month. My boyfriend wants to marry me because otherwise we will not be able to see each other for who knows how long because of Covid restrictions. We have dated for less than a year. Is it possible to get married in less than a month and possibly go back to my home country and wait for my boyfriend to apply for Spousal Sponsorship inside Canada while I'm abroad?
Thanks in advance

Yes, this is basically possible. As other user noted, it's the logistical aspect of getting a marriage license and having the formalities done in the time remaining. Will depend on how the local authorities are working in covid time.

Steps are go to city hall (or equivalent locally), get marriage license (short procedure, used to be feasible in less than an hour), and then find a licensed officiant. Note, it can take some weeks or longer afterward to get the marriage certificate - but sent by post I think in most provinces.

(Note: this is assuming documentation in order - for example, divorced applicants for marriage license may need documents from home country, translations, certifications, etc.)

Basically you'll have to check what's needed in your province.

 

[Estefania]

Yes, this is basically possible. As other user noted, it's the logistical aspect of getting a marriage license and having the formalities done in the time remaining. Will depend on how the local authorities are working in covid time.

Steps are go to city hall (or equivalent locally), get marriage license (short procedure, used to be feasible in less than an hour), and then find a licensed officiant. Note, it can take some weeks or longer afterward to get the marriage certificate - but sent by post I think in most provinces.

(Note: this is assuming documentation in order - for example, divorced applicants for marriage license may need documents from home country, translations, certifications, etc.)

Basically you'll have to check what's needed in your province.

Thank you so much for your reply. I have other questions if you don't mind. I know everything changes every month but in the best scenario 1) would I be able to come to visit my "husband" without me being a PR ? And 2) in case we do get married but for whatever reason he doesn't start the sponsorship application, would I lose my chance of being sponsored by my dad in the future?? (he's a lonely Canadian).
Thanks again!

 

[armoured]

Thank you so much for your reply. I have other questions if you don't mind. I know everything changes every month but in the best scenario 1) would I be able to come to visit my "husband" without me being a PR ? And 2) in case we do get married but for whatever reason he doesn't start the sponsorship application, would I lose my chance of being sponsored by my dad in the future?? (he's a lonely Canadian).
Thanks again!

1) If you are from a visa waiver country, no problem. If you have an existing visa that is still valid, no problem. If you do not have a valid TRV, you'll have to apply for a new one. These are often refused for those with pending sponsorship applications - BUT since you have had one in past (and followed the limitations on it), you'll have a better chance than many. (You may want to apply for a new TRV before the sponsorship application is submitted)

2) I'm not aware of any reason you could not be sponsored under other programs. Note, those programs (e.g. lonely canadian) may take a LOT longer.

 

[Estefania]

1) If you are from a visa waiver country, no problem. If you have an existing visa that is still valid, no problem. If you do not have a valid TRV, you'll have to apply for a new one. These are often refused for those with pending sponsorship applications - BUT since you have had one in past (and followed the limitations on it), you'll have a better chance than many. (You may want to apply for a new TRV before the sponsorship application is submitted)

2) I'm not aware of any reason you could not be sponsored under other programs. Note, those programs (e.g. lonely canadian) may take a LOT longer.

I appreciate your help very much!! Thanks a lot

 

[Spousalsponsorshipca]

I appreciate your help very much!! Thanks a lot

Why don’t you apply for a visitor extension, get married and apply inland? That way you will be able to apply for a work permit as well and stay with your partner during this time.

 

[Estefania]

Why don’t you apply for a visitor extension, get married and apply inland? That way you will be able to apply for a work permit as well and stay with your partner during this time.

Thanks for your help. He might have changed his mind about marriage.. soo..