Queries for immigration at the airport

[carmenlau]

I have a multi entries TRV. I came to Canada on 2 visits on October 2017 (21days) and March 2018 (72days).

I bought a one way ticket this August 2018 , this time is because me and my fiancé (citizen) are getting married and having our ceremony in September then we will apply for inland spouse sponsorship.

My questions:

1. Is it really bad that I bought a one way ticket and might not be allowed to enter Canada when I’m at the airport ?

2. Do my fiancée need to write a letter to show to immigration that my visit this time is for our wedding and spouse visa application later on?

3. Should I prepare ahead our prove of relationship?

 

[scylla]

Get a return ticket before traveling to Canada. Excellent chance the airline will not let you board the airplane to Canada without a return ticket.

 

[carmenlau]

Get a return ticket before traveling to Canada. Excellent chance the airline will not let you board the airplane to Canada without a return ticket.

I already sort out with my airline company, they won’t stop me from boarding the plane. The only party that might do that is the immigration.

Hence, my queries are should my fiancé write me an invitation letter or so on to prove the reason I got a one way ticket.

 

[Buletruck]

Having flown from several countries in Asia (including Malaysia), I think you might find the counter staff at the airport a little less accommodating When it comes to a return ticket. Keep in mind, if you are changing aircraft anywhere, they can refuse you board when you transfer as well (been there, done that. Had to buy a return ticket in Hong Kong and Singapore for those reasons). A return ticket is cheap insurance.
As for a letter from your fiancé, that combined with no return ticket could be used as a reason to refuse you entry (you are not an actual visitor). Dual intent is a valid reason for entry, but a return ticket goes a long way in proving you understand the intent.
My advice, buy a ticket to leave Canada (anywhere)just before you check in for your trip. Air Canada allows a full refund if the ticket is cancelled in 24 hours. Providing your flight falls in that timeframe, you can meet the boarding requirements, provide CBSA with a return flight and cancel it as soon as you get through immigration.

 

[carmenlau]

Having flown from several countries in Asia (including Malaysia), I think you might find the counter staff at the airport a little less accommodating When it comes to a return ticket. Keep in mind, if you are changing aircraft anywhere, they can refuse you board when you transfer as well (been there, done that. Had to buy a return ticket in Hong Kong and Singapore for those reasons). A return ticket is cheap insurance.
As for a letter from your fiancé, that combined with no return ticket could be used as a reason to refuse you entry (you are not an actual visitor). Dual intent is a valid reason for entry, but a return ticket goes a long way in proving you understand the intent.
My advice, buy a ticket to leave Canada (anywhere)just before you check in for your trip. Air Canada allows a full refund if the ticket is cancelled in 34 hours. Providing your flight falls in that timeframe, you can meet the boarding requirements, provide CBSA with a return flight and cancel it as soon as you get through immigration.

Thank you so much for this tip!
So basically I just need to get a ticket out of Canada regardless the destination is not my home country?

 

[Buletruck]

Yup, as long as it's for a destination outside of Canada, you should be good. It shows an onward journey.

 

[vensak]

Thank you so much for this tip!
So basically I just need to get a ticket out of Canada regardless the destination is not my home country?

Just be sure that you have either visa free for that "anywhere else" or you have a valid visa there.