Is marrying then immediately applying outland suspicious?

[Blueeyes294]

We have been together 8 years.

Two years ago when we moved him (the Canadian) back to Canada, I (the American) was interviewed extensively at the border and when the immigration officer was done interviewing me about our relationship and typing she said "now if you ever decide to get married and move to Canada you will be all set because you will already be in the computer as a couple".

So now we want to move me there.

For ease of application we figured we would elope to Las Vegas and then send in completed application Family Class, documentation, etc as soon as we get my FBI check back.

Will it look suspicious if we elope? What about "who from your family was at the wedding" etc?

Will it look suspicious if we apply so soon after getting married?

Will the officer who processes my application check the computer and see that we were together two years ago?

Thanks so much for your help and your time.

 

[sounion]

We have been together 8 years.

Two years ago when we moved him (the Canadian) back to Canada, I (the American) was interviewed extensively at the border and when the immigration officer was done interviewing me about our relationship and typing she said "now if you ever decide to get married and move to Canada you will be all set because you will already be in the computer as a couple".

So now we want to move me there.

For ease of application we figured we would elope to Las Vegas and then send in completed application Family Class, documentation, etc as soon as we get my FBI check back.

Will it look suspicious if we elope? What about "who from your family was at the wedding" etc?

Will it look suspicious if we apply so soon after getting married?

Will the officer who processes my application check the computer and see that we were together two years ago?

Thanks so much for your help and your time.

It might look odd, but really they just want to see that it's a genuine relationship and that it isn't one of convenience. When you fill out the application, you'll have to show that it's a legit relationship. So, include things from the past 8 years that you've done in your relationship. We had emails, photos, etc. to show our relationship was genuine. If you've been together for 8 years, I'm sure they won't need to check any notes in a computer to ensure you guys mean it

Eloping, not sure if that sketchy. I wouldn't imagine so. My wife and I got married abroad and it was a simple affair with only 4 people at the wedding. As long as you're honest and explain why family wasn't there, it shouldn't be an issue. They're looking for honesty, not why you didn't do things in a 'traditional' manner. Include pictures and the like for it.

Anyway, like I said, if you've been together for 8 years, I don't think you have anything to worry about

Hope this helps!

 

[truesmile]

Agreed! Together 8 years, not suspicious at all to apply right away after the wedding.

 

[Franzi]

I agree! Also, we got married on March 24, 2012 and sent off the application on May 15, 2012. We would've send it earlier, but it took a bit longer to get everything together. We met in August 2010 and started dating in November 2010, so I really think you will be fine as long as you include pictures from your time together and explain why you are eloping.

Good luck to you!

 

[canadianwoman]

Will it look suspicious if we elope? What about "who from your family was at the wedding" etc?

They prefer family and friends to be there, but it is not a deal breaker. Your length of relationship makes it look unlikely it is a marriage of convenience. Plus the applicant is American, and they don't really suspect MOCs from them.

Will it look suspicious if we apply so soon after getting married?

No. It looks suspicious if you get married, then live apart for a long time without applying.

Will the officer who processes my application check the computer and see that we were together two years ago?

They definitely check the computer. Whether they will notice this note is another question. If the vo sees it, great; if not, it doesn't matter, because you have lots of other evidence of your long relationship (I hope).

 

[jarajovi]

Blueeyes - I'm glad to read those posts, we are gonna do the exact same thing.

We've been together 6 1/2 years and we just booked Las Vegas yesterday

Did you get married already? Good luck for you guys!!!

 

[amikety]

We eloped sorta.... planned the wedding in 2-3 weeks. No family at the ceremony, but we had some friends.

Don't worry terribly. 8 years together is a long time. If you lived together for some of them, that helps too!