Canadain Visa for fiancée

[devindia]

Hi All,
I'm PR in Canada and recently got engaged in Indian girl. I'll be getting married in April 2016. I want my spouse to accompany me after marriage when I return back to Canada.
I aware of spousal sponsorship after marriage. I'm planning to apply for multiple visitor visa for her before marriage clearly stating purpose in invitation letter providing all financial support to her with required document return ticket after 3 months. Also I'll be mentioning she will not be staying longer that allowed. I have good permanent job and financially strong to support and would not like to jeopardize my career and status in canada and only intention is my wife to stay with me after marriage for approved period.

Please suggest if above will be the right way of getting visitor visa or there is any other option so my spouse can accompany me after marriage any help will be much appreciated.

Thanks
Dev

 

[scylla]

There's certainly a good chance that the visa is going to be refused. But by all means go ahead and try - you might get lucky. Good luck.

 

[devindia]

There's certainly a good chance that the visa is going to be refused. But by all means go ahead and try - you might get lucky. Good luck.

Thanks.. I'll try my luck..

 

[unicornpants]

She'll likely only be eligible for a visitor visa for whatever length (I'm not sure what the limits are). She would have to leave the country when it expires, of course. She will need proof she can support herself but I suppose you can be the proof. Basically they will want to feel comfortable that she is legitimately visiting (i.e. won't be working without proper permits), she'll be supported and she will leave when the time is up.

Unless I've misunderstood, just because you're married, doesn't mean she can't visit. That's why all of us are here. We've married someone from somewhere else Make sure you check CIC's website for info to be sure what you may need. Best to play by the rules then be surprised when you get here or risk her having to be sent home immediately on a return flight.

 

[scylla]

She'll likely only be eligible for a visitor visa for whatever length (I'm not sure what the limits are). She would have to leave the country when it expires, of course. She will need proof she can support herself but I suppose you can be the proof. Basically they will want to feel comfortable that she is legitimately visiting (i.e. won't be working without proper permits), she'll be supported and she will leave when the time is up.

Unless I've misunderstood, just because you're married, doesn't mean she can't visit. That's why all of us are here. We've married someone from somewhere else Make sure you check CIC's website for info to be sure what you may need. Best to play by the rules then be surprised when you get here or risk her having to be sent home immediately on a return flight.

Your situation is completely different since your spouse holds a visa exempt passport and can visit without applying for a visitor visa first.

The OP's wife requires a visitor visa to come to Canada. While there is nothing stopping them from applying - refusal rates are quite high in these cases since CIC knows the spouse has plans to remain in Canada long term. So much much easier said than done for non-visa exempt passport holders.