Do I need to marriage certificate when I start? Ontario 3 month wait?

[JustMarried81]

Hey guys can I just use the certificate I got from the wedding day? It's just a "Record of Solemnization of Marriage" Has our names, 2 witnesses, date, city, and License Number in RED.

These are the emergency things in case I want it in a hurry. I don't have any of these.

For Proof of Urgency, you may provide a photocopy of one of the following documents
• A medical emergency
• A letter confirming new employment
• A letter form a consulate, embassy confirming an appointment
• Travel reservations including airline tickets, reservations or travel itinerary
• A letter confirming an appointment for an immigration hearing
• A wedding invitation, where the applicant is the bride or groom
• A letter from an RESP dealer

 

[parker24]

Hey guys can I just use the certificate I got from the wedding day? It's just a "Record of Solemnization of Marriage" Has our names, 2 witnesses, date, city, and License Number in RED.

These are the emergency things in case I want it in a hurry. I don't have any of these.

For Proof of Urgency, you may provide a photocopy of one of the following documents
• A medical emergency
• A letter confirming new employment
• A letter form a consulate, embassy confirming an appointment
• Travel reservations including airline tickets, reservations or travel itinerary
• A letter confirming an appointment for an immigration hearing
• A wedding invitation, where the applicant is the bride or groom
• A letter from an RESP dealer

I called CIC three times about that, for once, they all agreed, no, they will not accept that and will return the application if you don't have the actual certificate It was REALLY annoying to wait for it but sadly, you will have to.

 

[JustMarried81]

I called CIC three times about that, for once, they all agreed, no, they will not accept that and will return the application if you don't have the actual certificate It was REALLY annoying to wait for it but sadly, you will have to.

Sucks!

To get ready for the process and everything, takes months! :O

+2 months to get accepted.
+9 months time frame
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1 year and 2 months. ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

 

[parker24]

Sucks!

To get ready for the process and everything, takes months! :O

+2 months to get accepted.
+9 months time frame
=====================
1 year and 2 months. ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

I hear ya. We got married Sept 2011, applied March 2012 and he landed Jan 2013. It's a horribly lengthy process!!

 

[JustMarried81]

I hear ya. We got married Sept 2011, applied March 2012 and he landed Jan 2013. It's a horribly lengthy process!!

You only live once, 1 year is a very long time!