Hiding previous marriage

[DollyM]

I am not going to take this as any offence because I strongly agree with you. Thank you for your valuable viewpoint. And trust me everyone who is trying to get out of India has the same reason as yours. Here, societal circumstances force you to misrepresent certain things. No one does it willfully.

Nobody is "forcing" you to misrepresent yourself. Only YOU can decide whether to be honest.

 

[DollyM]

Too much judging going on here. Ask yourself what you'd do if you were in Tammy's position.

Um..... Tell the truth? If the OP is being judged it's because she asked for help to lie to CIC. As a Canadian born citizen I take offense to would be immigrants lying their way into the country.

 

[Tammy91]

Um..... Tell the truth? If the OP is being judged it's because she asked for help to lie to CIC. As a Canadian born citizen I take offense to would be immigrants lying their way into the country.

I will share the truth with CIC. I havent really asked for help to lie. I just wanted to understand how I can hide about it from my family because if they get to know about it I would never be able to marry my man. I know many of you wont understand my situation. So, its really okay if I am being judged.

 

[xpressentry]

I will share the truth with CIC. I havent really asked for help to lie. I just wanted to understand how I can hide about it from my family because if they get to know about it I would never be able to marry my man. I know many of you wont understand my situation. So, its really okay if I am being judged.

Nothing wrong in marrying a divorced man. Your family does not need to know the past of your man but CIC needs to know. If your family gets to know, there will be nothing but judgment. If CIC gets to know, its for compliance. There are cases more complicated that yours that CIC has to deal with.

Just upload proof of your husbands divorce and never show that document to your family.

 

[jadugarbaba]

It is misrepresentation. Please report truthfully else 5 year barred if they find out.

 

[scylla]

Hello Everyone! I am an Indian and new to this forum and expecting some guidance regarding immigration to Canada. My application is at BG check right now and I am getting married soon. I plan to update CIC as soon as I get married. However, the problem is that my to be husband is divorced in abroad and we cannot share this with my family in India. Can we both get married without mentioning his previous marriage at the court? Will CIC be able to find out about his first marriage during BG check? Please guide.

No - you can't. You have to mention his previous marriage. Yes - the previous marriage will most likely be discovered during background checks. If you fail to mention his marriage and it's discovered, your application will be refused for misrepresentation and you'll be banned from Canada for 5 years. Don't lie in your application.

 

[hamgha]

I will share the truth with CIC. I havent really asked for help to lie. I just wanted to understand how I can hide about it from my family because if they get to know about it I would never be able to marry my man. I know many of you wont understand my situation. So, its really okay if I am being judged.

Why would your family even SEE your application?

 

[prakash419]

Too much judging going on here. Ask yourself what you'd do if you were in Tammy's position.

I would do the right thing. Tell the truth to both - my parents as well as CIC. Frankly speaking I am appalled and disgusted that we are even discussing this!! Its a shame. Maybe you and I see things differently.

 

[Itsmee]

Did you hubby and/or his ex ever applied to US or Canada for any visa? If yes then YES CIC would find out and there is a risk of misrepresentation.....ask a lawyer what u should do....

 

[prakash419]

I am really glad that you can empathise. It is much easier to pass comments without stepping into the other person's shoe.

Dear, you asked about lying and dishonesty, I think you do not understand or realize how sensitive a topic it is in US/CANADA and other western societies and if you intend to migrate to Canada you have to respect the culture and norms there. Lying and dishonesty are absolutely disgusting and detestable. And as I said - there can never ever be any justification or excuse for even thinking about being dishonest. The day we Indians understand this the county will be at par with western countries, but alas , dishonesty , lie , corruption, cheating have become like a way of life in India and some of the comments here (including yours) are sad representations of the state of affairs. What pains me moro if that people come to US, Canada and bring these corrupted ways with them and undermine all the good things about the western society. It disgusts me to say the least. I just wish you realize your mistake because your comments prove that you still do not understand what honesty means. I am surprised that you are justifying yourself and mocking those who are saying the right thing. God bless you dear.

 

[Itsmee]

Why would your family even SEE your application?

I think what she means is...she plans not to declare his first marriage in marriage cert therefore would not declare in CIC documentation....family will not see CIC docs but will be seeing marriage cert

...as families in Southeast Asia can be extremely and unnecessarily sensitive for these small matter....I am just clarifying not endorsing

 

[omar_ahmed21]

I will be brutally honest and direct here. I left India because of the corruption and fraud and lie that is prevalent, now I see many fellow Indians coming to the US doing similar things (e.g. I was taking IELTS and I saw Indians opening the papers before instructed to do so, I took the exam twice, and saw this both times. Similar things I see in workplace, cab drivers, in stores etc.), I myself am an Indian and I am not saying all Indians do this, but we must agree that the tendency to follow corrupt practices is very high in India and a result many people even when they are outside, do things which are absolutely unacceptable in western society. My humble request - please, please follow the rules, do the right thing. Lets make India a better place, not Canada a worse place. I am sure you are coming to Canada for a better life, but Imagine if it becomes like India. Western world is built on certain principles, values and ethics. The rules are strict (2 Indian students in my university were thrown out for cheating) and that's why the society is so successful, please do not corrupt it. My humble request, I beg you.

Note - I see many other comments coming from fellow Indian citizens that are in similar lines (e.g. somebody claiming they worked for 90 hours a week !!) Lets cherish the opportunity that Canada is giving and not abuse it.

I wish you all the success and happiness in your life and a happy married life.

I can't agree more even I'm not Indian.
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