So, I have a boyfriend who is in Canada with a working visa, we are talking about getting married there, what visa should I apply or the easiest visa that will allow me to go to Canada? I hope you could give me some answers and advice. Thank you.
What visa should I apply to marry someone who is living in Canada in a working visa?
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I'm from Philippines and not visa exempt. Will it help if I say I'm going to marry my boyfriend there or any documents my boyfriend could provide for me to help my visa application? And thank you very much for replying.
I'm from Philippines and not visa exempt. Will it help if I say I'm going to marry my boyfriend there or what are the documents that may provide to help me in my visa application?
You will need to apply for a TRV: temporary resident visa.
Given that you're from the Philippines, marrying your boyfriend is not a good reason to apply for a TRV. A TRV is meant for short-term visits. Marrying a Canadian implies you intend to stay in Canada long-term.
Thank you for the reply. He's not a Canadian yet he's there for a working visa and wasn't there long. If I don't intend to stay there long should I apply for a visitor visa or the temporary residence visa?
No - that won't help. If you say you are going to marry your boyfriend in Canada that will pretty much guarantee refusal. To be approved, you need to show strong ties to your home country (e.g. employment, property ownership/rental, assets, etc.) and prove you have no plans on remaining in Canada long term.