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In addition, some cultures are such that people meet and marry "fast". This in itself does not mean that a relationship is not genuine, but is sure to raise concern. With this in mind, it is very important for the applicant and sponsor to include information that explains their culture, the tradition, steps taken by themselves and their families to demonstrate due diligence and that they are suitable for each other, etc.
But as we saw with Lainie Towell's case(they knew/dated for 3 years), it didn't matter how long the courtship was because he got to Canada and left her one month later.
But as we saw with Lainie Towell's case(they knew/dated for 3 years), it didn't matter how long the courtship was because he got to Canada and left her one month later.
canadianwoman said:Canadian law does not require a couple to be together for one year before they get married. For immigration purposes, a coupld must live together for one year before the Canadian can sponsor his or her partner as a common-law partner. A couple must have a marriage-like relationship for a year before the Canadian can sponsor his or her partner as a conjugal partner, and in this case there must be reasons why they cannot live together or get married. But for a married couple, the Canadian can sponsor his or her spouse as soon as they get married.
Now, if they did not know each other for very long before getting married, the visa officer might question whether the marriage is genuine, but there is no rule about how long the couple must have known each other before marrying.