Marriage on a study permit

[foxtrot374]

Hi guys, I'm incredibly happy I've found this forum and am able to get some vital information.

My question is: is it ok to get married right after landing with a study permit? Won't it be considered odd by CIC? I know a lot of people get married on TRV or study permit, but the question is: do they wait to get married?

Also, I don't meet my residency obligation yet (During the last 5 years I've been here only for couple of months). Does this mean I cannot sponsor her yet?..

Thank you.

 

[Alurra71]

You can get married on a study permit, you wouldn't be the first and I'm quite positive you won't be the last. I don't know what to tell you about your PR obligations ... I am assuming you are a PR yourself....

 

[foxtrot374]

Thank you for your reply, I certainly hope so

 

[foxtrot374]

And yes, I am a PR

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Hi guys, I'm incredibly happy I've found this forum and am able to get some vital information.

My question is: is it ok to get married right after landing with a study permit? Won't it be considered odd by CIC? I know a lot of people get married on TRV or study permit, but the question is: do they wait to get married?

Also, I don't meet my residency obligation yet (During the last 5 years I've been here only for couple of months). Does this mean I cannot sponsor her yet?..

Thank you.

It is fine to get married while on a study permit.

When exactly did you become a PR and how long have you spent in Canada? If you don't meet the residency requirement, you will need to wait until you do to be able to sponsor her. Don't try to sponsor her anytime before, as it will be rejected and you can lose your PR.

 

[foxtrot374]

I've been PR since 2009 but didn't live in this country till April 2013.. So we have to wait till April 2015 and then apply, right?

Thank you for your answer.

 

[scylla]

I've been PR since 2009 but didn't live in this country till April 2013.. So we have to wait till April 2015 and then apply, right?

Thank you for your answer.

Yes - you must wait until you meet the two-year residency obligation.

 

[foxtrot374]

Thank you for all your answers and help.

 

[frege]

Yes - you must wait until you meet the two-year residency obligation.

If you had a good reason to be abroad (e.g., caring for a sick relative), this might not be the case. But barring unusual circumstances, you need to be careful.

In fact, I'd avoid leaving the country at all, if possible. Any interaction with CIC - such as when you enter Canada - will be a new opportunity for them to question your PR status.

 

[foxtrot374]

I've been studying, I doubt in qualifies for "a good reason"..
Thank you for your answer.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

I've been studying, I doubt in qualifies for "a good reason"..
Thank you for your answer.

No, studying doesn't qualify. Wait out the 2 years in Canada and then you'll be fine to sponsor your wife after.