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[Iay]

Thank you so much Iay for your reply. I've done my research regarding first cousin marriage and yes it is legal and accepted in Canada. I am just worried that the immigration might find out that we are cousins if I don't declare it. And if I do declare that we are cousins it concerns me that they might think we just married for convenience so I could sponsor him.

So there is no need for me to change my last name before starting the processing of his sponsorship? How about my civil status, how do I change it to Married? Any help please. Thank you very much.

Yes you don't need to change your name.
Another thing tho, you said you are 9 years boyfriend/girlfrien? When did you come to Canada? Did you marry him when you are already a landed PR in Canada or before you landed? Did you become common-law partners during those 9 years? Like lived together for more than a year?

I am asking because if you do, it is a factor to tell if you can sponsor him or not.

 

[Steph C]

Hi everyone! I am newbie here. This forum is definitely helpful that's why I decided to open up my situation here. I just need help from you guys regarding my case.
I am a Canadian Permanent Resident and married my boyfriend for 9 years (who is actually my first cousin) in Singapore where cousin marriage is accepted and legal since it is not allowed in our home country -- Philippines.
My questions are:
1. Should we admit in the immigration forms that we are cousins, or should not? Will the immigration be able to find out about it if ever I deny that we are cousins?
2. Can I start processing the sponsorship of my husband without changing my last name to his surname, or is it strongly advisable to change my last name first before starting the sponsorship? How do I change my last name and my civil status?
Thank you so much for those who would be willing to answer my questions. It would be truly appreciated. Please do help me. Thank you so much.

If you look around the forum you will see plenty of people from India or Pakistan or some other Muslim countries who married their cousin. It's common practice especially among Muslims. I don't think CIC will have a problem with it, but since you're both Filipino you have to explain it in a cultural context, and show that your relationship is genuine. Also you don't have to change your name.. Canada does not expect you to and many women don't do it. Plus if the Philippines wouldn't recognize your marriage I don't see how you could change your name.

 

[iole]

Yes you don't need to change your name.
Another thing tho, you said you are 9 years boyfriend/girlfrien? When did you come to Canada? Did you marry him when you are already a landed PR in Canada or before you landed? Did you become common-law partners during those 9 years? Like lived together for more than a year?

I am asking because if you do, it is a factor to tell if you can sponsor him or not.

Thank you Iay!
I came here January 2012 as a PR. we married only this month in Singapore, but we've been boyfriend-girlfriend for the last 9 years. During my application for residency I did not declare that we lived together for more than a year since our parents and relatives didn't know about our relationship since it is considered taboo in the Philippines. That also makes it hard for us to provide proofs of our relationship since we didn't have much photos to submit but a lot of Skype logs and conversation.

 

[iole]

If you look around the forum you will see plenty of people from India or Pakistan or some other Muslim countries who married their cousin. It's common practice especially among Muslims. I don't think CIC will have a problem with it, but since you're both Filipino you have to explain it in a cultural context, and show that your relationship is genuine. Also you don't have to change your name.. Canada does not expect you to and many women don't do it. Plus if the Philippines wouldn't recognize your marriage I don't see how you could change your name.

Thank you so much Steph C for your response. I don't really know if I should declare that we our cousins and tell the immigration our real story, which would easier for us since we don't have to make up stories on how we've met, and do people know about our relationship, since our families and relatives do not actually know. We find it hard to answer the simple questions in the immigration forms, like "When do we first met, How did we meet?", since we are trying to hide the truth that are cousins. Should I just tell the immigration the truth, do you think they would still grant my husband a visa if we do? Any help please? Anyone who could share their ideas? Thank you very much.

 

[kanaky18]

hi to all..im new here....plan to pass all documents dis may...im here at new caledonia... @ acel, ano lahat yung pinasa nyo? yung complete? hehe

 

[kanaky18]

anyone who are planning to submit their application dis may also?

 

[Mrs. D]

Thank you so much Steph C for your response. I don't really know if I should declare that we our cousins and tell the immigration our real story, which would easier for us since we don't have to make up stories on how we've met, and do people know about our relationship, since our families and relatives do not actually know. We find it hard to answer the simple questions in the immigration forms, like "When do we first met, How did we meet?", since we are trying to hide the truth that are cousins. Should I just tell the immigration the truth, do you think they would still grant my husband a visa if we do? Any help please? Anyone who could share their ideas? Thank you very much.

Hi..ill send you a message. I think you have same situation like my sister-in-law.. She is also married with her long time secret bf of her and happened to be her first cousin too. So after marriage her name came out in NSO like ths e.g nicole soriano soriano. They have their visa granted last 2008. Bythe way they already have a kid that time and presented huge of photos and documents or proofs of their strong and genuine relationship.. Good luck

 

[mdc]

YOU SHOULD LEARN TO SPEAK TAGALOG TO MAKE YOUR WIFE FEEL MORE COMFORTABLE AND LOVED

Ha ha ha,ur right Tagum..go go go learn tagalog!!

 

[Steph C]

Thank you so much Steph C for your response. I don't really know if I should declare that we our cousins and tell the immigration our real story, which would easier for us since we don't have to make up stories on how we've met, and do people know about our relationship, since our families and relatives do not actually know. We find it hard to answer the simple questions in the immigration forms, like "When do we first met, How did we meet?", since we are trying to hide the truth that are cousins. Should I just tell the immigration the truth, do you think they would still grant my husband a visa if we do? Any help please? Anyone who could share their ideas? Thank you very much.

Just tell them the truth, it will help explain a lot! Otherwise there will be many unanswered questions and they may see you as not genuine.

 

[kenchen]

congrats bro....buti kpa may visa kna soon,,kami wla parin ppr,,in process pro wlang ppr,,,ano kaya nangyari sa cem.... ??? ???

hi sis, makikibalita lang sana ako, may ppr ka na ba? same kasi in-process date natin, ako wala pa din ppr.

 

[Satara86]

Hi everyone! Pls help.. What are the requirements for new born baby? Im giving birth this coming june. My husband already approved as a sponsor and im the principal applicant. My husband is in manitoba and hes a PR then Im from philippines. Thanks

 

[WoodyKatie]

Hi everyone! Pls help.. What are the requirements for new born baby? Im giving birth this coming june. My husband already approved as a sponsor and im the principal applicant. My husband is in manitoba and hes a PR then Im from philippines. Thanks

sis, mg-email ka sa cic para malaman nila na may dependent kn. I think ssbhin lng nila na magfill up ka ng dependent form para sa baby and need m cya ipamedical kaya after m manganak, email mo na cla agad para mbgyan ka instructions.

 

[Satara86]

sis, mg-email ka sa cic para malaman nila na may dependent kn. I think ssbhin lng nila na magfill up ka ng dependent form para sa baby and need m cya ipamedical kaya after m manganak, email mo na cla agad para mbgyan ka instructions.


Thanks, sis..

 

[Brella]

Hello po sa inyo. Im from Olongapo, and my husband living canada sponsored me and my daughter, Naipasa na po namin ang application last year sept. 11 2012. May dumating na din po na email sakin requesting our passport at confirmed flight bago mag MAY 14. May 14 daw po expiration ng visa and ready na to be issued. Last 2 weeks ko pa po naipadala lahat ng requested documents nila including passport ang confirmed flight Sa may 4. pero hangang ngaun wala pa din akong nttangap na email or tawag galing sa kanila. 3 days nalang po flight na namin pero hindi parin dumadating yung visa. Im starting to really get worried . Meron din po ba sa inyo na same situation sakin? Sana po may makasagot. dahil ngaalala na po tlaga kame. Maraming salamat po in advance sa mga sasagot. :-*

 

[Stormthunder]

Hello po sa inyo. Im from Olongapo, and my husband living canada sponsored me and my daughter, Naipasa na po namin ang application last year sept. 11 2012. May dumating na din po na email sakin requesting our passport at confirmed flight bago mag MAY 14. May 14 daw po expiration ng visa and ready na to be issued. Last 2 weeks ko pa po naipadala lahat ng requested documents nila including passport ang confirmed flight Sa may 4. pero hangang ngaun wala pa din akong nttangap na email or tawag galing sa kanila. 3 days nalang po flight na namin pero hindi parin dumadating yung visa. Im starting to really get worried . Meron din po ba sa inyo na same situation sakin? Sana po may makasagot. dahil ngaalala na po tlaga kame. Maraming salamat po in advance sa mga sasagot. :-*

Anu ppr mu???? Sa akin pass ku na nung march 20 sa Amin ng baby ku till now wala p clang message o tawag para sa update ng visa nmn..... Citizen ba asawa mu????july pa expiration ng medical nmn