where to marry

[WoooHooo]

my boyfriend and I decided to get married..I asked him finally..he from canada ..im from USA, I plan on moving to canada..question is can we get married in canada? is there pro's and con's to this?

 

[McDutch]

Doesn't really matter.

I got married in Canada and i'm Dutch.
It's more important to have a wedding and take pictures of it. IT will help greatly later on

 

[Creampop]

would this be YOUR first marriage? What province would you want to be getting married in? each province has didn't rules to applying for marriage certificate especially if the non-citizen has been divorced. If you are getting married in the US check with your state make sure that your husband doesn't need the long form of his Birth certificate (most just have the short form) but it doesn't have all the information that may be needed come to think of it check as far as townships go we decided to get married in Niagara Falls US cus I was divorced just seemed easier to do it in the states then get written permission from the government to get married were told any clerks office in NY would issue it but in NY City they wanted long form but in Niagara Falls they accepted short form I'm thinking cus it was a border city I dunno anyways I'm rambling... but with alittle more information and I could give better answers...

 

[WoooHooo]

he lives by kingston ON..I am just 45miles over the border in 1000 islands NY..I think getting married at his house with a few family and friends would make for nice pics..I dont want big wedding..sometimes it feels that what they want to see pics of?

 

[WoooHooo]

first marriage for us both

 

[McDutch]

Small weddings are easier to "fake", big $20.000,...not so much

The guys looking over your application have most likely seen SO much fraud, that they will pick anything apart.

 

[Creampop]

We got married in a Bed & Breakfast in Niagara Falls, so small you wouldn't even have noticed lol me and my husband of course, my mom, his mom and our 2 boys. Doesn't matter how big it is... it isn't like you met last month and ran off and got married you will have Family and friends there have a nice dinner afterwards...

 

[McDutch]

I'm not saying a small wedding isn't legit, i'm just saying a big wedding will be in your favor

 

[Asukal]

I'm not saying a small wedding isn't legit, i'm just saying a big wedding will be in your favor

I agree with you candian embassy got strik because of this faud marriage issues...

 

[canadianwoman]

A US/Canada couple has less to worry about. A small wedding won't hurt you - just make sure to make it look as special as possble, have some kind of reception or dinner after, and go on a honeymoon! Not doing these things can be explained away, but it is a lot easier to not have to.
Now couples where one is from a country where there is perceived to be a lot of marriage fraud: in this case I agree that a big wedding will look more convincing. Ditto if in the culture of the applicant a big wedding is considered normal, such as India.

 

[WoooHooo]

That is what I was thinking..I am not saying USA is the best country all places have their good and bad..but why would anyone want to fake wedding just get into canada

 

[Creampop]

Because US is much harder on immigrating... take for instance if you wanted to sponsor your husband to come to the US you must make $35,000 a year to do so... in Canada they waive the income requirements. Someone who was arrested for drugs no matter how much of whatever and they ain't getting into the country... etc...

 

[parker24]

he lives by kingston ON..I am just 45miles over the border in 1000 islands NY..I think getting married at his house with a few family and friends would make for nice pics..I dont want big wedding..sometimes it feels that what they want to see pics of?

Hey that's right near me! I'm in the 1000 Islands too, but in Canada

Anyway, hubby and I got married in a small wedding, about 11 people there. Sponsorship was approved, and waiting on the second part. But I think the whole American/Canadian thing is okay with the small wedding thing. It's not a huge difference between here and there so the chances of fraud is slim (not saying it doesn't happen, just slim). But a small wedding is totally okay! Congrats!

 

[amikety]

That is what I was thinking..I am not saying USA is the best country all places have their good and bad..but why would anyone want to fake wedding just get into canada

Regarding why people would want fake weddings.... Some Canadian citizens and PR 'sell' spousal sponsorship. Others 'marry' a relative to commit fraud. Sponorship fraud is a big deal in some places. Canada is a great place to live (free quality healthcare for one) and a lot of people would love to immigrate here. Plus, as mentioned, it's easier than the USA.

On a helpful note - make sure you have a picture of yourself, your spouse, and the person performing the ceremony (pastor, judge, commissioner, etc).

We had 8 adults and 3 children at our wedding. It was an elopement planned in 3 weeks. We invited several more people, but given the time crunch, many couldn't attend. We held the ceremony at a friend's house and got married in front of the fireplace. We had a best man and a flower girl... that's it! I also smashed cake into my husband's face... CIC is definitely getting that picture... I'm still alive after doing that... Total proof our relationship is real!

We will be taking a honeymoon in November if the weather permits. (We aren't driving through the Rockys in a blizzard, no thanks.) If not, I'm going to go to one of those discount travel sites and try to book a cheap weekend getaway closer to our home.