If you marry a Canadian citizen, does that automatically give you easier access to live in Canada? Is there a long waiting period?
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I need some insight on this question too.
I'm not 100% sure about it, although I assume so.
I moved to canada on a working holiday visa to live with my canadain boyfriend who I met in my home country, Australia.
My visa is up to expire, we have tried to apply for common-law status, but because I was still in Australia, (saving money for Canada) while he moved back home to Canada, apparantly there's a gap in our relationship status (even though we didnt break up) And common-law has a good chance of being rejected. We have lived together for over a year, but because It was between two different countries, aparantly that gap of 2 months isn't acceptable.
Is marriage the best way to go about this? We wanted to wait a few years, But If it's neccesary now, we will follow through with it. Can anyone help me please?
I would really appreciate the help, seeing the Immigration CIC site doesn't directly answer my questions.
Pearl.
I'm not 100% sure about it, although I assume so.
I moved to canada on a working holiday visa to live with my canadain boyfriend who I met in my home country, Australia.
My visa is up to expire, we have tried to apply for common-law status, but because I was still in Australia, (saving money for Canada) while he moved back home to Canada, apparantly there's a gap in our relationship status (even though we didnt break up) And common-law has a good chance of being rejected. We have lived together for over a year, but because It was between two different countries, aparantly that gap of 2 months isn't acceptable.
Is marriage the best way to go about this? We wanted to wait a few years, But If it's neccesary now, we will follow through with it. Can anyone help me please?I would really appreciate the help, seeing the Immigration CIC site doesn't directly answer my questions.
Pearl.
Sorry but no, it doesn't. I've been married to a canadian since nov, 2003. I moved to Canada in june of 2003 and I'm still a "vistor". We thought that after we were married I would be able to get citizenship pretty quickly, but when I called CIC I was told that be married to a canadian didn't matter. I'm not trying to sound negative but it is a long road. In the end if you really love each other it is worth it. I hope all goes well for you.
wow, thank you.
In the end our immigration lawyer suggested we apply for a visitors visa for 6 months, and by that time, there will be legitimate evidence to supprt our common law case. It's such a shame about all of this immigration fuss, but I understand that It's somewhat neccesary. Thank you for your help, I appreciate the reply. Good luck to both of us.. and yes I think he's worth it.
In the end our immigration lawyer suggested we apply for a visitors visa for 6 months, and by that time, there will be legitimate evidence to supprt our common law case. It's such a shame about all of this immigration fuss, but I understand that It's somewhat neccesary. Thank you for your help, I appreciate the reply. Good luck to both of us.. and yes I think he's worth it.
Similar question - my boyfriend and I are looking at immigrating to Canada. His opinion is that it is easier to get PR/citizenship if we go separately and apply separately and marry once we are in Canada, which I find difficult to believe. Does anybody know whether there is any truth in that? I would have thought that Canada would accept a married couple easier. Or does it make no difference? I would really appreciate some opinions on this.