Proof of second Cousins

[F.M]

Hey everyone,hope all of you are fine.
i want to know what proof does CIC wants to see if you are married to your second cousin?
i am married to my second cousin but i didn't provide them any proof that we are cousins.we have just written an explanation that we are second cousin and we have met each other on different occasions but we don't have any pictures together and we were not in any relationship before marriage( arranged marriage.we liked each other but never tried to talk about it) because of our religion and family traditions.
NOTE: we have provided them proof of our relationship after marriage.pics of wedding,reception,honeymoon,joint bank accounts,chats emails after marriage etc. i guess almost everything of what they want.

 

[sashali78]

Hey everyone,hope all of you are fine.
i want to know what proof does CIC wants to see if you are married to your second cousin?
i am married to my second cousin but i didn't provide them any proof that we are cousins.we have just written an explanation that we are second cousin and we have met each other on different occasions but we don't have any pictures together and we were not in any relationship before marriage( arranged marriage.we liked each other but never tried to talk about it) because of our religion and family traditions.
NOTE: we have provided them proof of our relationship after marriage.pics of wedding,reception,honeymoon,joint bank accounts,chats emails after marriage etc. i guess almost everything of what they want.

You apply as a married couple and that's what you should concentrate on. Actually, if you think about it, being also a second cousin with your spouse might bring additional scrutiny on your application as visa officer may think it is a marriage of convenience for the sake of immigration benefits...So your evidence should be to prove otherwise, that your marriage is genuine, rather than proving your 2nd cousin ties.

 

[canadianwoman]

Yes, don't worry about proving that you are second cousins. Your explanation in the application should be fine. The visa officers know that arranged marriages are common in Pakistan, and that it is also common to marry cousins. If the visa officer wants proof, he or she will ask for it later.