Canadian marrying Brazilian girlfriend

[pascalito]

Hi my girlfriend is Brazilian and currently here in Canada on a one year study visa. we know each other for 10 years and have proof of our relationships from past years.
we want to get marry and live together here . we both have no clue where to start(not even how to get married)
some guidance would be much appreciated as far as what steps to take and rough idea of the timelines.
Obrigado!

 

[k.h.p.]

Getting married depends on the province you're in. Typically, you get a marriage license and then you visit a marriage commissioner or other person authorized to perform marriages. Then it takes a while to get the certificate.

For the sponsorship, the overall process takes about a year. Please, read the guide instead of asking people here to write it out again, as the guide explains everything relatively well. To save you the effort of searching Google for "Canadian spousal sponsorship guide", here is the direct link: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/guide-5525-basic-guide-sponsor-your-spouse-partner-child.html

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Hi my girlfriend is Brazilian and currently here in Canada on a one year study visa. we know each other for 10 years and have proof of our relationships from past years.
we want to get marry and live together here . we both have no clue where to start(not even how to get married)
some guidance would be much appreciated as far as what steps to take and rough idea of the timelines.
Obrigado!

What happened to the girlfriend from Costa Rica you were planning to marry and sponsor last year?

 

[pascalito]

What happened to the girlfriend from Costa Rica you were planning to marry and sponsor last year?

did not work out

 

[pascalito]

Getting married depends on the province you're in. Typically, you get a marriage license and then you visit a marriage commissioner or other person authorized to perform marriages. Then it takes a while to get the certificate.

For the sponsorship, the overall process takes about a year. Please, read the guide instead of asking people here to write it out again, as the guide explains everything relatively well. To save you the effort of searching Google for "Canadian spousal sponsorship guide", here is the direct link: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/guide-5525-basic-guide-sponsor-your-spouse-partner-child.html

thanks for the info.

 

[k.h.p.]

Also, hopefully you're not selecting girlfriends based on immigration status

 

[pascalito]

Also, hopefully you're not selecting girlfriends based on immigration status

i know my current girlfriend for 12 years now from the time i lived in Brasil thanks for the info