How can I address an incorrect marriage date on my marriage certificate when applying for spousal sponsorship?

[john_2024]

Hi,

I’m applying for spousal sponsorship for my wife, who is currently outside of Canada. I noticed a mistake on our marriage certificate — it shows the date as September 12 instead of the actual marriage date, September 10.

I can't get the certificate corrected right now as it would require traveling back to my home country, which is a lengthy process. Should I:

• Use the date on the certificate and explain the discrepancy in a letter of explanation, or
• Use the correct date of the marriage and ignore what's written on the certificate?

Has anyone else dealt with a similar issue? Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[Charlamanderxxxx]

Hi,

I’m applying for spousal sponsorship for my wife, who is currently outside of Canada. I noticed a mistake on our marriage certificate — it shows the date as September 12 instead of the actual marriage date, September 10.

I can't get the certificate corrected right now as it would require traveling back to my home country, which is a lengthy process. Should I:

• Use the date on the certificate and explain the discrepancy in a letter of explanation, or
• Use the correct date of the marriage and ignore what's written on the certificate?

Has anyone else dealt with a similar issue? Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks!

I would write an explanation letter detailing the issue. The officer will review the discrepancy if the dates are different. I believe it’s important to be honest.

 

[ERCAN]

Hi,

I’m applying for spousal sponsorship for my wife, who is currently outside of Canada. I noticed a mistake on our marriage certificate — it shows the date as September 12 instead of the actual marriage date, September 10.

I can't get the certificate corrected right now as it would require traveling back to my home country, which is a lengthy process. Should I:

• Use the date on the certificate and explain the discrepancy in a letter of explanation, or
• Use the correct date of the marriage and ignore what's written on the certificate?

Has anyone else dealt with a similar issue? Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Legally speaking, your certificate is the ultimate truth and not what actually was. First option is much better.