Moving to Canada?

Question

Hey there,

I've been in a relationship for several years with a European (German). I'm Canadian. I plan to propose to my significant other. Should we get married here in Canada and we apply for a visa for my fiance, will that visa entitle them to become a permanent resident of Canada? I mean, if we get married will she automatically be allowed to immigrate to Canada and become a Canadian citizen? I don't know how it works. Any help is appreciated. Thanks...and wish me luck! =)

Oh, what if we get married in Germany and I decide to move there? I probably have speak fluent German, huh?

Answer 1

You have a lot of work ahead of you my friend. My wife came to Canada to study at York University. In her case she had a visa which allowed her to live and go to school in Canada. This is not an immigrant status. She after landing in Canada did apply for Landed Immigrant status. This she had to do from outside Canada.
This is what you must do and there is no other way to achieve it.
You must make appication for your fiance to come to Canada as an landed immigrant from outside Canadian borders. You can not do this from within Canada. First step is to obtain her medical history and make sure that her medical history is acceptable under Canadian medical rules. the next step is get Police clearance on her which comfirms that she does not have a criminal past.You will also have to submit proof as to how long you have known her, submit proof of your engagement to be married and also you must be able to submit proof that she has $10,000.00 in Canadian funds in a Canadian bank prior to her being allowed to land in Canada.You must also sign a declaration with the Canadian Immigration Authorities in which you sign a guarantee of full financial, medical and housing support for her for the first three years that she is in canada as a Landed Immigrant. She must also show proof of required amount of points in education and skills as required under the Immigration Act.
This is not an easy process, it is time consuming and usually takes up the three years to come to completion.
As your intention is marriage, if you marry her in Germany, this time frame can be shortened to two years.
I have a friend whom married his wife overseas as it would allow her to move to Canada in two years instead of three years.

My wife was turned down the first time she applied. The fact that we were engaged to be married held no weight at all.

A friend of mine is a Church Minister whom helps people in these circumstances. his advice to us was to reapply for Landed Immigrant Status for her under a Common-law relationship as it apparently held more weight then did a marriage certificate. This was also varified by the Immigration Office.

So, we appied for Landed Immigrant Status for her under the heading of Common Law Relationship and everything went as smooth as you could ever immagine. Landed Immigrant Status was awarded her forthwith and that my friend only took one year to achieve.

Here is something else you should consider, you can get her a one year visitor's visa to come to Canada as a visitor, and I advise you to do so if you are not in a hurry to get married. But you will still have to apply for an Landed Immigrant Certificate from outside Canada. This can be done through Buffalo, N.Y., U.S.A.. In the meantime, she can live here with you and truly establish a sound relationship that our Government will recognise and at the end or close to the end of her one year visa, she can apply for an extension of that visa which will allow her to stay in Canada while her application for landed Immigrant Status is being processed.
I wish and your intended bride every success in this venture!

Answer 2

First off, I probably wouldn't talk about something I didn't understand ~ kinda like you talking about what it means to be a liberal. Secondly, I love my country. When I see someone (i.e. the Bush administration) pissing on the Constitution, I speak out and defend my country. I don't run away. I really didn't want to debate you point by point, because you can't use logic with people who just make up their own facts, but.... -Libs don't want a "massive redistribution of wealth". You know who does? George Bush. He's practically taking money out of the middle class and giving to the top 1 percent. The FACT is that the middle class is shrinking, and the gap between the rich and poor is getting bigger. That's our concern. Want to experiance a country with the problem of having almost no middle class? Why don't YOU move to Mexico then. -Libs don't want a weak military. This is just assumed since Reps want a crazy amount of military spending, the Libs must want none. Not true. -Gay marriage ~ personally, no, I wouldn't have a problem with gay marriage. I think the government should stay out of people's personal lives. I thought cons used to want that too? -3rd trimester abortions - I don't know anyone who supports that, and it almost never happens ~ unless the mother's life is at risk. -Comparing libs to Nazi's. Very logical... I didn't realize Nazi's were environmentalists... -I think pot should be legal for medical purposes. I guess it seems logical to you that doctors can use morphine - arguably the most addictive drug on earth - for pain, but pot's not OK...even though it's actually not addictive...

Answer 3

ok, if your bring you significant other to Canada, bring a driving abstract from Germany on them, a police clearance, how many years driving experience clearance letter from Germany. They will not be anything automatically in Canada. They should bring plenty of money with them. You should contact immigration Canada about any further questions

Answer 4

e mail canadian immigration

Answer 5

Move to the USA!