secret marriage

[suvra.saha]

Hi, I am permanent resident of Canada. My boy friend (now husband) is in US (in a student visa)and he got a visit visa to Canada. After he came to Canada we got married and he went back to us. As we are from different religion and back home (Bangladesh) inter religion marriage is not well accepted we got married without informing our family. In sponsorship questionair there is a question if our family know about our relation and if the answer is no we have to explain. Can anyone suggest me what should we do and how it will affect the application process?

 

[nsr]

You have no option other then telling the truth in the entire application. Otherwise if interview comes then one lie can take you guys in deep trouble later. However this truth is red flag in itself for CIC, so their are chance of interview because parents didn't attend and different background of you guys. But if you tell truth it would be lot easier for you guys even if interview comes.

If you guys would be lucky enough then it may be a quick process without any interview.

For the explanation related to answering 'No'. Ask this question to yourself. You would definitely know better yourself like why you didn't tell or why you didn't try to convince them.

 

[suvra.saha]

Thanks for your reply. We are also thinking to tell the truth. Anyway can you suggest any immigration lawyer with whom we can consult.

 

[nsr]

where are you located?

 

[chala]

The reasons that you wrote here for the secret marriage are legitimate and acceptable for PR approval. That's all you need to write in your application. And you don't need a lawyer so don't waste your money. What you do need is reasonable proof that your relationship is genuine and continuous. CIC don't even care if you're married or common law as long as your relationship is genuine and conjugal. So make sure that you submit sufficient proof of your relationship. Good luck with your application.

 

[suvra.saha]

I am in Calgary. For last 4 years we were having a long distance relation. Last month we got married.We did communicate through messenger/skype every single day. Will those record will be enough to proof that our relation is not fake?

 

[CdnandTrini]

Reply: secret marriage

I am in Calgary. For last 4 years we were having a long distance relation. Last month we got married.We did communicate through messenger/skype every single day. Will those record will be enough to proof that our relation is not fake?

Hello suvra.saha and when submitting your PR application you can include all of the above along with other proof. I suggest you send samples of all of your messenger/Skype and e-mails. For example a few from every week, especially those that may include discussion of your family challenges regarding your relationship and eventual marriage. The truth is that weddings/marriages of all kinds can cause discourse in families and as the other poster already mentioned, you and your husband had valid reasons to keep yours quiet.

Also collect any photos of the 2 of you together (label/write details on the back of them with date, event etc.), plane or train tickets, boarding passes, copies of passports and stamps, copies of gift receipts, greeting cards, wedding purchases (dress, rings), credit card statements, money transfer receipts. There is a lot of info. on this forum you can also search for tips on how to put together your application.

Do you or your husband have any close friends or colleagues that attended your wedding or that either of you have been able to be open with about your relationship/marriage? If so, you can ask them to hand write letters of support and include those in your application as well.

Best wishes and blessings on your marriage.

 

[CanadianJeepGuy]

Hi, I am permanent resident of Canada. My boy friend (now husband) is in US (in a student visa)and he got a visit visa to Canada. After he came to Canada we got married and he went back to us. As we are from different religion and back home (Bangladesh) inter religion marriage is not well accepted we got married without informing our family. In sponsorship questionair there is a question if our family know about our relation and if the answer is no we have to explain. Can anyone suggest me what should we do and how it will affect the application process?

All things are considered in every application. You should always tell the truth. CIC is well versed in the obstacles of interfaith, inter-caste, interracial relationships. They will understand this. What you need to focus on is providing as much documentation to prove your relationship is genuine. This will include photos of you together, airline tickets visiting each other, gifts you have given each other, communication records, affidavits of friends and colleagues that recognize your marriage as true and valid. Who witnessed your marriage? They would have had to sign the marriage certificate.

The application process is a statement of claim. You claim you are married and it is legitimate. It is now your responsibility to provide the proof of this that convinces CIC beyond any reasonable doubt that your relationship is true. I have read so many threads where people, through fear of being rejected, have falsified their stories to the point of it being impossible to substantiate. CIC is not here to draw any moral conclusion only to verify that your marriage is not one of convenience.

 

[suvra.saha]

Thanks all... I am gathering all old photo, conversation history and will make a binder. Please keep us in your prayers.

 

[CdnandTrini]

Thanks all... I am gathering all old photo, conversation history and will make a binder. Please keep us in your prayers.

You are most welcome and yes I will keep your marriage and immigration journey lifted up in prayer. Blessings.