Sponsoring my girlfriend, not so simple

[sof220]

Apparently she had all the necessary documents for the university when she applied back in September, maybe because she was already in the country and didn't need a student visa.
I am here until July of this year, and for her to get another student visa would mean that she would have to leave the country and come back again.

How can we make the civil wedding not seem that we are doing it just for immigration?
Neither of us want to stay in Spain for longer than needed.

Thanks.

 

[steerpike]

How can we make the civil wedding not seem that we are doing it just for immigration?
Neither of us want to stay in Spain for longer than needed.

Both sets of parents should attend the wedding. And other relataives as well if possible. If they dont attend you have to explain why not.

 

[sof220]

That makes sense, thanks!

Last question, for the application forms there are a couple that are region specific and refer to the country of residence. Which one would we need? The one for Spain or the one for Georgia because she isn't a citizen or resident of Spain.

 

[QuebecOkie]

You may already know this, but just to be sure...

One of the things you do as you go through the PR process for her is to promise the Candian government that you will be responsible for her for three years following her receipt of Canadian PR status. If she should collect social assistance during that time, even if you two have separated, you will have to pay the Crown back for what she collects.

I'm not judging. Plenty of real relationships have developed in less time, and plenty of people have been together much longer and are in crappy relationships. Just want to make sure, as things seem to be moving pretty quickly, that you understand the gravity of your undertaking.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

That makes sense, thanks!

Last question, for the application forms there are a couple that are region specific and refer to the country of residence. Which one would we need? The one for Spain or the one for Georgia because she isn't a citizen or resident of Spain.

She must use the Georgia guide.

 

[SenoritaBella]

When you apply for admission, the school does not bother with your status in the country. It when you want to register for classes, that they would ask for proof of status so they can apply the right amount of fees.

I don't understand how she is able to be accepted to a school when she doesn't have legal status in Spain. I think you guys should try to correct her immigration status before applying because it might raise a few eyebrows with CIC if she continues to live abroad illegally and you're trying to sponsor her.

 

[SenoritaBella]

1. Holders of Georgia passports need a visa to visit or transit Canada. See here: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp?country=Georgia
2. You are leaving Spain for Canada in July. Canada will not issue her a temporary resident visa because she has already overstayed her tourist visa in Spain, so they will be concerned she will do same here.
3. If she does not return to Georgia, is the plant to continue living in Spain illegally? What if she's caught and deported?
4. It will not be lost on CIC that things(?marriage) were done so quickly, so keep that in mind if you sponsor and be sure to address it.

Apparently she had all the necessary documents for the university when she applied back in September, maybe because she was already in the country and didn't need a student visa.
I am here until July of this year, and for her to get another student visa would mean that she would have to leave the country and come back again.

How can we make the civil wedding not seem that we are doing it just for immigration?
Neither of us want to stay in Spain for longer than needed.

Thanks.

 

[sof220]

I am aware of that, she is well educated and has a good degree, welfare would not be a problem, but thanks for looking out.

1. Holders of Georgia passports need a visa to visit or transit Canada. See here:
2. You are leaving Spain for Canada in July. Canada will not issue her a temporary resident visa because she has already overstayed her tourist visa in Spain, so they will be concerned she will do same here.
3. If she does not return to Georgia, is the plant to continue living in Spain illegally? What if she's caught and deported?
4. It will not be lost on CIC that things(?marriage) were done so quickly, so keep that in mind if you sponsor and be sure to address it.

1) Yes we are aware of that, that is why we are going through all of this.
2) Again, this is why I am looking at sponsorships and not a TRV.
3) If she gets caught and deported then we will have a problem, trying for that not to happen.
4) I don't understand the question, sorry.

 

[Ponga]

I am aware of that, she is well educated and has a good degree, welfare would not be a problem, but thanks for looking out.


1) Yes we are aware of that, that is why we are going through all of this.
2) Again, this is why I am looking at sponsorships and not a TRV.
3) If she gets caught and deported then we will have a problem, trying for that not to happen.
4) I don't understand the question, sorry.

1. She will likely not be allowed to enter Canada if CBSA is aware of her overstay in Spain.

2. You would not have the time to submit your Outland application prior to your return to Canada, so that would be a non-issue in your hopes that it would possibly help her get into Canada.

3. Agreed. Deportation (anywhere) is never good. Being removed is bad enough, but a full-blown deportation...Yikes!

4. The point is that CIC will scrutinize a `quick marriage'. This does NOT mean that they would deny the application...only that they will look closer than a marriage that did not `seem' to be rushed, solely for immigration purposes.