Same Sex Relationship planning to get married. TRV

[Qwerty1234@]

hey all,

How are you? I am just wondering if there's some cases like mine, I am in Relationship with same sex, and we're planning to get married in Canada.
he is in the Philippines right now and I'm a permanent Residence in Canada. we plan to get Him a TRV and after that marrying in British Columbia.
Questions: if we plan to get married in Canada do i need to grab right away of Marriage License? because I'm pretty nervous if the officer in Agency will notice that we have a double purpose for him to visit me.( Tourist Visa and also marrying, and planning to do a Outland application after).
or do i need to wait him here in Canada then applied for Marriage License and get married? because he will just staying here for 21 days or a month.
hope someone could asnwer my Question. and have a great day!

 

[armoured]

1. First as the most practical matter - when you apply for the marriage licence in almost any province, you'll need the primary identification. For your fiance, most likely a passport - and I think that means original. So it may not be feasible to apply for it before he arrives in Canada. But perhaps you've looked into this already.

2. Do you know how long it takes to get the marriage licence? In some provinces, issued on the spot (check in covid times, of course). Assuming that's true, no need to do in advance.

3. Most tourist visas are not being issued right now. Government just announced that they will accept applications for "long-term exclusive relationships of more than one year." This is not a guarantee will get a TRV, just that he can apply. Check very carefully because there are more detailed requirements, like you have to have physically met (no online-only relationships will be considered). Note that if issued a visa under this exemption to the covid restrictions, the CBSA officer will know that this is effectively a bit like a fiance TRV, so perhaps won't care about your plans to marry anyway. But again, the biggest hurdle is getting the TRV at all.

Good luck.

 

[Qwerty1234@]

1. First as the most practical matter - when you apply for the marriage licence in almost any province, you'll need the primary identification. For your fiance, most likely a passport - and I think that means original. So it may not be feasible to apply for it before he arrives in Canada. But perhaps you've looked into this already.

2. Do you know how long it takes to get the marriage licence? In some provinces, issued on the spot (check in covid times, of course). Assuming that's true, no need to do in advance.

3. Most tourist visas are not being issued right now. Government just announced that they will accept applications for "long-term exclusive relationships of more than one year." This is not a guarantee will get a TRV, just that he can apply. Check very carefully because there are more detailed requirements, like you have to have physically met (no online-only relationships will be considered). Note that if issued a visa under this exemption to the covid restrictions, the CBSA officer will know that this is effectively a bit like a fiance TRV, so perhaps won't care about your plans to marry anyway. But again, the biggest hurdle is getting the TRV at all.

Good luck.

Oh, thank you for answering my Questions:

i just ask by the way, not really into plans. but i really appreciate for your opinion.

maybe ill try to ask the government about that for more legit answer if he need the original one, cause we're planning not really him to stay here longer.

I'm confused about your statement about this, ( Government just announced that they will accept applications for "long-term exclusive relationships of more than one year.) and this one also (
the CBSA officer will know that this is effectively a bit like a fiancé TRV)


we've meet before and have lots of picture like a prenup photo and videos, ( wearing suit and more with a professional photographer not just in studio,
second we have lots of of picture travel together and tickets that i keep in online not sure if i have the actual copy.

and about the CBSA officer will know that effectively a fiance TRV? what do you mean about this? that if i apply a marriage license with my and his name before he came, just a example. then the officer will notice that his on the system for marrying me?
or do we need to be honest that he's going here to marrying me and go home after he married or stay for awhile like just 21 days include the wedding?

in line of the TRV process, so he could get it. i planned that maybe ill sign that ill sponsor and shoulder everything his finances and have a money on my bank account have a lots of credit line or my taxes in a year. like a invitation that i will provide everything, from money to place? it will be approve?

thank you.

 

[armoured]

I'm confused about your statement about this, ( Government just announced that they will accept applications for "long-term exclusive relationships of more than one year.) and this one also (
the CBSA officer will know that this is effectively a bit like a fiancé TRV)

During covid, non-immediate family members have until recently not been able to get TRVs at all (for regular visits, leaving aside other exemptions).

Government recently announced this:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/visitors/immediate-family.html#extended

This is 'extended family', in which sub-point is:
If your relationship is with a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you must be - in an exclusive dating relationship, have been in the relationship for at least 1 year and have spent time in the physical presence of that person at some point during the relationship.

Right now this is the only way your fiancé could apply for and get a TRV (at least getting the visa to visit you).

You'll need to look at the details of what is needed and how to apply carefully.

and about the CBSA officer will know that effectively a fiance TRV? what do you mean about this?

I called this informally a 'fiancé visa.' Government does not use this term. They're considering such people in exclusive long-term relationships 'extended family.' I'm saying this is like a fiancé visa to visit. But CBSA officer will know about the relationship. I doubt - if the visa is granted - that they'll care much at the border whether you plan to marry or not. Having this visa granted will already mean you are in an exclusive relationship with your partner.

If your partner plans to visit after covid restrictions are lifted, or if they are tightened or change, this could all be different.

in line of the TRV process, so he could get it. i planned that maybe ill sign that ill sponsor and shoulder everything his finances and have a money on my bank account have a lots of credit line or my taxes in a year. like a invitation that i will provide everything, from money to place? it will be approve?

It's easy to say he 'could' get it. TRVs can be difficult to get. Usually the criteria are more about demonstrating the applicant has strong ties to home country (job, home, their own money) and will return there rather than that costs will be covered in Canada. You'll have to look into that more carefully to show this properly and to increase chances TRV will be granted - and what to do if refused.

 

[armoured]

An additional point: you should think about what to do if your partner gets refused a TRV. (Which is not infrequent)

If not, there is a program/means of applying for such cases called conjugal partner sponsorship. It is meant for cases where applicants cannot legally get married and there is a barrier to eg. establishing common law relationships. Eg, same sex couples (not legal in many countries) who also can't reside together (he can't come here if he can't get a visa, you can't stay in PH without risking your PR status). You'll have to look up the details on that programme separately and make sure you have everything needed.

Obviously if he gets TRV and comes to Canada and you get married, you're okay.

The reason I mention this: the first step to you getting married OR being able to apply for conjugal partner sponsorship is applying for a visa (and either getting a TRV or being refused).

Hence you should apply for a visa as soon as possible. Canada often issues visas that are valid for at least a year (before entry), sometimes longer. So I would not delay in this stage, whatever your plans for timing for marriage are - as either way the process of sponsoring him will take some time.

 

[Qwerty1234@]

thank you.

he is a nurse in the philippines.

An additional point: you should think about what to do if your partner gets refused a TRV. (Which is not infrequent)

If not, there is a program/means of applying for such cases called conjugal partner sponsorship. It is meant for cases where applicants cannot legally get married and there is a barrier to eg. establishing common law relationships. Eg, same sex couples (not legal in many countries) who also can't reside together (he can't come here if he can't get a visa, you can't stay in PH without risking your PR status). You'll have to look up the details on that programme separately and make sure you have everything needed.

Obviously if he gets TRV and comes to Canada and you get married, you're okay.

The reason I mention this: the first step to you getting married OR being able to apply for conjugal partner sponsorship is applying for a visa (and either getting a TRV or being refused).

Hence you should apply for a visa as soon as possible. Canada often issues visas that are valid for at least a year (before entry), sometimes longer. So I would not delay in this stage, whatever your plans for timing for marriage are - as either way the process of sponsoring him will take some time.

thank you