I am an MBA Student from Canada and I have recently graduated. I am planning to apply for my PR just after my marriage as I have more than enough points for the Express entry draw. I want to be the primary application and my soon to be wife would be dependent. She has also given IELTS and has 5 years of experience. I have calculated our joint CRS score and it is more than the cutoff.
My questions are:
1. What proof do I need to show for our marriage? Is a marriage certificate enough?
2. Do we also need give other proofs such as wedding invitation copy, photos etc?
The reason I am asking this is that we are not having a function due to COVID. It's just a couple of family members. So I am confused whether a marriage certificate would be enough or not.
If you were a Citizen and intending to Sponsor your spouse to become a Citizen then you might need those in an embassy interview/ file.
For Express entry even common in law partners paper does the job, with other proofs.
So yes if you get a Legal certificate of marriage you will be fine.
Marriage certificate Purpose
To validate marital status claims Document requirements
This document is requested only when marital status is listed as married.
The marriage must be valid under the law of the country where it took place and under Canadian law.
A marriage performed in an embassy or consulate must comply with the law of the host country where it took place, not the country of nationality of the embassy or consulate.
If the applicant married in Canada, a copy of the marriage certificate issued by the province or territory where the marriage took place must be provided.
If the applicant married outside Canada, a copy of a legal certificate issued by the country, the territory or the region where the marriage took place must be provided.
If you were a Citizen and intending to Sponsor your spouse to become a Citizen then you might need those in an embassy interview/ file.
For Express entry even common in law partners paper does the job, with other proofs.
So yes if you get a Legal certificate of marriage you will be fine.
Marriage certificate Purpose
To validate marital status claims Document requirements
This document is requested only when marital status is listed as married.
The marriage must be valid under the law of the country where it took place and under Canadian law.
A marriage performed in an embassy or consulate must comply with the law of the host country where it took place, not the country of nationality of the embassy or consulate.
If the applicant married in Canada, a copy of the marriage certificate issued by the province or territory where the marriage took place must be provided.
If the applicant married outside Canada, a copy of a legal certificate issued by the country, the territory or the region where the marriage took place must be provided.
In common law partnership you shall provide a proof that you and spouse live together, have the same address, maybe a joint lease or rentals and a joint bank account. And or any other government paper that corroborate that you are in relationship.
In common law partnership you shall provide a proof that you and spouse live together, have the same address, maybe a joint lease or rentals and a joint bank account. And or any other government paper that corroborate that you are in relationship.
A couple of follow up questions:
1. Should my spouse change her name or address on her passport? I have heard some people suggesting this.
2. Our PR process might take time. I will apply for PR in a couple of months, so I was thinking that I should apply for her tourist/open work permit simultaneously. Can I apply for both Tourist visa and Open work permit at the same time?
A couple of follow up questions:
1. Should my spouse change her name or address on her passport? I have heard some people suggesting this.
2. Our PR process might take time. I will apply for PR in a couple of months, so I was thinking that I should apply for her tourist/open work permit simultaneously. Can I apply for both Tourist visa and Open work permit at the same time?
