Brazilian gf to Canada for 4th time, now as fianceé, should that be disclosed?

[ftanired]

My (Brazilian) girlfriend already came to Canada 3 times to visit me (I'm a Canadian citizen). In July (2011) she's coming here again for the 4th time, but this time as my fianceé, because last year we got engaged.

Soon she will have to apply for a tourist visa, which she obviously will need for her visit to Canada in July.

Some important facts to know:

1. She will be here for 2 weeks.
2. We plan to get married in the city hall during her stay here.
3. Once she goes back to Brazil, I will start the sponsorship process for her.

My questions are:

1. In the tourist visa application (i.e.: in the invitation letter), should we disclose that we are engaged? I prefer to be honest and do it, but are there any potential consequences? Should she disclose the civil wedding plan?

2. When she's going through immigration in the Canadian airport, should she disclose, to the immigration officer, that she's coming here to get married, and that after she goes back to Brazil I will begin the sponsorship process for her?

Thanks!!

 

[bonbon9]

Hi!

Congratulations on your engagement! I would state that she is your fiancee, but I would not disclose the date of your marriage or any additional details. Just make clear that your intention is to marry her and you're aware that you'll have to go through the sponsorship process in the future.
Don't forget to include proof that she will be going back after two weeks, enrollment in an university or a letter from work, and proof of being financially able to visit for 2 weeks.

When I applied for my Multiple Entry Visa, my now husband wrote a letter saying that his intention was to marry me in the future and sponsor me so I can be with him in Canada. I was working at that time and gave proof of it too. I got the visa with no problems

I figured they like to hear the truth and that you don't intend to bring her and make her stay illegally (you know the rules), and that she has the financial support so she won't need to work illegally.

Good luck!