tourist visa for my boyfriend

[chubiebu]

hello guys,

I am a permanent resident in Winnipeg, I've been here for almost 2 years now. Working as a LPN in a hospital. I had a vacation in Philippines last February and came back on March, i stayed there for a month. i have a boyfriend and we've been together for more than 2 yrs and he is in the Philippines. Now I'm 3 months pregnant My boyfriend and I we're planning to get him a tourist visa. Unfortunately, he doesn't have a work right now, because before i went home last February he resigned from his work because he was planning to go to Singapore to work. And now, since I am pregnant, he decided instead of going to Singapore, he just wanted to come here and be with me when i give birth on November. I'm planning to send him a letter of invitation. My question is:

1. Is there a chance that he can get a tourist visa before I give birth?

2. Can we get married here?

3. How can we satisfy the Immigration Officer that he's going back to the Philippines?

One thing, If we can't get married here, In order to satisfy the IO that he's going back home, can we say to the IO that after I give birth, my baby and I will be going home to the Philippines with him, when his tourist visa expire, and then get married there? Coz that is the other option we have if we cant get married here.

what is the best thing to do, in our situation? please help..

thank you

 

[Pippin]

You have been here for nearly two years now. What was your situation BEFORE coming to Canada? Did you and your boyfriend have a "commonlaw relationship" where you lived together for a minimum of 12 months? If this is the case, and you have adequate documentation of the fact you shared a life together, you may be able to sponsor him as a spouse. I am no expert on this, but it was a thought and may be worth consideration.

 

[canadaforall]

You have been here for nearly two years now. What was your situation BEFORE coming to Canada? Did you and your boyfriend have a "commonlaw relationship" where you lived together for a minimum of 12 months? If this is the case, and you have adequate documentation of the fact you shared a life together, you may be able to sponsor him as a spouse. I am no expert on this, but it was a thought and may be worth consideration.

This is a good idea and i agree with pippin. If you apply for tourist visa, it will surely not be granted, because they will suspect him as an immigrant not just a tourist. They will think he will not return to his country of birth. No short cut in some of these issues. better for you to take a long way and succeed , than take a short cut and fail.

Hope it helps.

 

[some_where_in]

I am 10% agreed with pippin and canadaforall. The will never give him tourist visa if he tells this reason. Instead if he can fulfill tourist visa quirement to visit Canada, then there is a little bit chance of getting tourist visa.

 

[Pippin]

I am 10% agreed with pippin and canadaforall. The will never give him tourist visa if he tells this reason. Instead if he can fulfill tourist visa quirement to visit Canada, then there is a little bit chance of getting tourist visa.

We agree that it may be difficult to get the TRV, that is why the idea of going for spousal sponsorship and immigration was suggested. I just wasn't sure if the relationship with the boyfriend began two years before coming to work in Canada, or immediately before leaving Phil. as you said you have been here for nearly two years. With no job and a pregnant fiance in Canada, I don't think you have a "snowball's chance" (Canadian expression meaning NO WAY) of convincing a VO that your boyfiend would return home after the holiday. I am not an expert, but it seems to me that the simplest way is to fly back to Phil. get married and sponsor him, if you don't have proof of a consecutive 12 month shared relationship. Look forward to hearing what you decide to do. Good Luck.