Can we get married in the U.S. but live in Canada immediately after?

[electricaura]

Hi,

My partner and I would like to get married in the United States (he is American, I am Canadian) but live in Canada almost immediately afterwards. Does getting married in America delay the process for him being able to cross over the border - will it mean that we have to live separately while the application is being processed?

Thanks very much!

EA

 

[BostonGirl]

Some advice I was shown...

Read through the information on the US2Canada website under Visiting/Visitor Records

 

[BostonGirl]

http://www.us2canada.com/visitorrecord.php

 

[electricaura]

Thank you thank you thank you! any more thoughts and advice are welcome

 

[Miryam]

My partner and I would like to get married in the United States (he is American, I am Canadian) but live in Canada almost immediately afterwards. Does getting married in America delay the process for him being able to cross over the border - will it mean that we have to live separately while the application is being processed?

My husband and I got married in the US (I'm Brazilian though), then he came back to Canada, I went to Brazil, applied for a new visitor visa to Canada and came to Canada a few days after getting the visa. We were together during the whole processing of our outland sponsorship application. Once I received the passport with the visa and the Confirmation of Permanent Residence by FedEx, we drove to the border and did the landing.

 

[sogwap]

Hi,

My partner and I would like to get married in the United States (he is American, I am Canadian) but live in Canada almost immediately afterwards. Does getting married in America delay the process for him being able to cross over the border - will it mean that we have to live separately while the application is being processed?

Thanks very much!

EA

There should not be any difference where the marriage takes place, as long as it is legal and well documented (for immigration purposes).

Coming from the US, he is a visa exempt and can visit pretty much anytime for up to six months. Just don't try packing up his house for a permanent move. They will likely turn him away without PR status.

At least 30 days before the six months is up he can apply for an extension. However the bigger problem for most is that they can not work or get a health card until after you gain PR status. If you are planning to do PR please be advised that the FBI security check can take up to 3 months or longer to get back.