This kind of marriage lacks genuineness. I don't mean this marriage is not genuine. As long as the marriage is registered / legal in your country, it is recognized by Canada also. Question is if the marriage was entered for immigration purpose only? ( Visa officers question about these kind of marriages)
Since your marriage is a court marriage, seems to me that you both might had problem from your families or rites. Am I correct? Good news is that even it was not done Indian traditional way, your marriage is officially okay. But, from Visa officer's side, it will be a red flag. Because, your marriage nature also falls in "Marriage of Convenience" criteria as per Canadian Immigration policy. If it's your 1st marriage, then it makes the VO more careful.
One thing I want everybody to know that Visa officers will judge your case ONLY based on the documents you submit. Without physical meeting, It's really very difficult for a VO to decide on case. Therefore, submission of your application with strong and reliable supporting evidences are very essential for assessment. When VO does not see such reliable supportings, he / she does not feel comfortable enough to decide.
In your case, It's very important to have PRE-Marriage and POST-marriage relationship, because you decided to have court marriage which are not Typical Indian Tradition. Visa officer will most likely to see how much strong was your intimacy before marriage? And how much are you developing after marriage. In your case, VO will like to see more evidence than that of other traditional marriage cases. Give it more colourful, like your together activities; such as, your residing in US together by showing Rental lease agreement, Joint account, vacation pictures, lots of pictures together, pictures with friends etc.
My suggestion is to you, if possible, try your best level to convince your families ( If this is your case, Family or rite problem), arrange a cordial reception program with attendance of both family members, relatives, friends, neighbours. Go for family trip with family members and spend some time with them and have lots of photographs with them also. Just give it little more time to adjust between you and your family members ( both sides) and then apply. You could be considered. Your chances of interview calling is very much sure. So, gather as much evidence as you could which will make your relationship more reliable and effectionate.
Remember, Canada immigration are taking serious efforts to track these kind of marriages and to put more careful attention to these marriage cases, like court marriage, love marriage, Big age gap, Big educational gap, etc.
Hope me and other members advice will help you prepare yourself and your wife well enough to go for sponsorship.
take care. Good luck
