Great summary! Thank you for taking the time and effort writing it!
I am looking for some guidance, and appreciate any help...
Here are my questions:
1. Should I marry my Chinese girlfriend in China or Canada before sponsoring her to move to Canada?
2. I'm concerned that getting married after being in a relationship for less than a year, the Canadian government may think our relationship is a scam, what information can we provide on her immigration application form to show our relationship is valid beyond simply answering the questions?
3. Once we get married and submit her immigration application, can she get a visa to live with me in Canada while we wait for her immigration application to be processed approval? What visa should she apply for while we wait?
I'm a Canadian citizen. Born, raised and living in Canada. She is a Chinese citizen. Born, raised and living in China.
We met online in October 2013 and have visited each other, first I went to China in December then she came to Canada to visit me in February. I am visiting her again in April 2014. We both have grown kids, her son is on his own and would not be coming with her. Also we are both financially secure.
Thank you!