spouse sponsorship

[beefy222]

Hi there

Fiance and I are getting married next week. I just learned that there is a waiting period of 6-8 weeks after getting married in Ontario before one could apply for the marriage certificate + 2-3 weeks processing time.

It is not that bigger deal but it would throw our original plan out. I understand as per the checklist that
a record of solemnization or marriage license is not acceptable in place of marriage certificate. Would it be OK to still send in the "record of solemnization or marriage license is not acceptable" and write a letter explaining marriage certificate will be submitted as soon as it is received?

Thanks

 

[Hurlabrick]

Hi there

Fiance and I are getting married next week. I just learned that there is a waiting period of 6-8 weeks after getting married in Ontario before one could apply for the marriage certificate + 2-3 weeks processing time.

It is not that bigger deal but it would throw our original plan out. I understand as per the checklist that
a record of solemnization or marriage license is not acceptable in place of marriage certificate. Would it be OK to still send in the "record of solemnization or marriage license is not acceptable" and write a letter explaining marriage certificate will be submitted as soon as it is received?

Thanks

Nope! They will return your application as incomplete.

 

[21Goose]

No, a marriage certificate is mandatory. Just wait till you have it and then submit a complete application.

 

[Fopogi26]

Hi there

Fiance and I are getting married next week. I just learned that there is a waiting period of 6-8 weeks after getting married in Ontario before one could apply for the marriage certificate + 2-3 weeks processing time.

It is not that bigger deal but it would throw our original plan out. I understand as per the checklist that
a record of solemnization or marriage license is not acceptable in place of marriage certificate. Would it be OK to still send in the "record of solemnization or marriage license is not acceptable" and write a letter explaining marriage certificate will be submitted as soon as it is received?

Thanks

Better to apply in person for marriage certificate go to service ontario and when u fill up the form there should be indicating that “Use for Immigration purposes”and try to give them a explanation letter(SO) then they will expedite ur MC.goodluck

 

[Blueface]

Hi there

Fiance and I are getting married next week. I just learned that there is a waiting period of 6-8 weeks after getting married in Ontario before one could apply for the marriage certificate + 2-3 weeks processing time.

It is not that bigger deal but it would throw our original plan out. I understand as per the checklist that
a record of solemnization or marriage license is not acceptable in place of marriage certificate. Would it be OK to still send in the "record of solemnization or marriage license is not acceptable" and write a letter explaining marriage certificate will be submitted as soon as it is received?

Thanks

As others mentioned, marriage certificate is pretty much required. However you can expedite the process to get your marriage registered if you have a proof of urgency.
Check out this thread: https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/sample-letter-proof-of-urgency-marriage-certificate-ontario.190108/