My husband has never been bothered by the fact that I have arthritis and other autoimmune diseases. He is genuine. We are both Jehovah’s Witnesses. He’s not using me to get into Canada. When he first met me he was doing contract work in Finland and he was going to continue to live there. But our relationship got serious. So when his contract ended, he went back to Italy to the company he was working for. Would it help if he lived in a country where some of his family members live?
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Agreed with this. Reminds me of another thread on here, with almost the same background.
I'm not passing judgment or saying that your relationship isn't genuine. I'm simply pointing out what a visa officer would see.
No, living in a country with his family wouldn't help.
Yes but be prepared for a lot of scrutiny. Is this his first marriage? Are you of childbearing age? In many countries a marriage with an older woman, someone who can’t have children, with someone who has been married before or with someone disabled would not be allowed by the family. Unfortunately that is the reality. Are you able to financially support him? Are you working? Due to the large volume of Nigerian asylum seekers currently in Canada and your husband’s lack of permanent status in Europe that also becomes a red flag. Getting married during your first in person visit is also a red flag and unusual for most Canadians. You should be planning on visiting another time at least in person even if it after you submit your sponsorship application. If your husband is working as an engineer he should be able to pay for all or part of your expenses.
I’m well aware of the Jehovah Witness faith , I was raised in it from infancy till early 20’s though no longer affiliated. Did you consult with the elders in your congregation regarding your situation? Did you go too meetings together in Italy ? Did you get married in a Kingdom Hall ?The elders can always contact your spouses congregation in Italy , Nigeria or Finland and get back ground information you might not be aware of.
It’s always better to get an impartial opinion regarding situations such as this
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Yes we both did all those things. His elders contacted my elders and so forth. We’re both active members in our congregations. My elders contacted his elders in Nigeria and in Italy and they were not concerned. In Italy you can only get married in a Catholic Church. So we were married by the mayor of Ponte San Pietro. Our plan was to have our marriage talk in Canada and then have another reception. We had a small reception in Italy. Once you’ve said your vows, you can’t say them again in the Kingdom Hall. And yes, we went to meetings in Italy and had a special meeting with the elders there as well. Thanks for asking. I’m sorry that you fell away from the truth, but everyone has their own reasons. Thanks for your concerns.
We talked for a year online, video chat and called each other at least 3 times a day. He tried to come visit me when he had a break from work but Canada refused him entry. I went to Italy and spent a month with him and we decided to get married. My grandma married my grandpa after only knowing each other for a very short while. They were happily married until he passed away. This is his first marriage. I was never able to have children but I adopted a teenager whose now a married adult and she has given us 3 beautiful granddaughters. My husband has been in EU for 5 years, you need to live in Italy for 10 years before becoming a citizen. I met his family online and he met my family online. Nobody was opposed to our marriage. My husband speaks Italian but the government in Italy is very racist. So he has been having difficulty getting permanent jobs. He mostly has been able to get contract work. When he first moved there, it was a different government and life was stable. Then the government was overthrown and a racist government came into power. That’s not why he wants to move. He actually would like me to move to Italy. But I wouldn’t be allowed to be a permanent resident of Italy because I would be a burden to there healthcare system. Where as my husband is in great health and that is why we decided to make our home in Canada.
Just pointing out the things that IRCC will be concerned about. Getting married after a month is not a big deal but when immigration is involved and when one citizenship is sought after versus the other it becomes an issue. The current influx of Nigerian asylum seekers doesn’t help your situation as well as the fact that your husband is only working on a contract and it will likely be difficult for him to get a permanent position in Italy. Italians will be selected before foreigners. To be fair there is a huge problem with youth unemployment in Italy. Wish you the best but just be prepared for potential delays or scrutiny.
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