Getting a PR through marriage with Student Visa

[dimushi]

If I come to Canada with Student Visa and marry a Canadian girl in 6 months. In these 6 months I could prove to them that marriage isn't just for PR (pictures, phone bills that we're calling each other)... so would I get a PR and do I NEED to live with her to prove that we're married? And if I get a PR, will my 4 year college be enough for those 3 years that are required to apply for canadian citizenship?

I really need those answers because I'm deciding to study in Canada and my girlfriend and I can't always have relationship on distance and she won't go out of Canada.

 

[Leon]

If you marry and she sponsors you and you are approved, then you would get PR.

It would be helpful if you actually live with your wife if you are trying to prove that the marriage isn't just for PR

If you get a PR and then live in Canada for 3 years, doesn't matter what you are doing, studying, working, nothing etc. then you can apply for citizenship.

One good thing about having your PR while you are studying is that your college fees will drop dramatically.

 

[dimushi]

Thank you VERY much for your answer.

My girlfriend and I are tracking this topic together, so she would like to know also, does she need specific income or can she too be a student to sponsor me?

And I didn't know about lesser fees for college, that would be great, because it's very expensive for international students.

Again, we both very much appreciate your answer.

 

[Leon]

She will not be denied because she doesn't make a lot of money but she also can not be bankrupt or on welfare.