visa question.
Jun 20th 2001, 5:17 pm
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hi all,
I have a question. I have lesbian friends. The question is can they get married?
because one of them is Japanese and can't stay here anymore. They told me they want
to get married legally in Canada so this Japanese girlfriend can stay here
permanently. Is there any possible way that they can legally get married or somehow
this Japanese girlfriend can live with her lover (who is Canadian) without any visa
problem in Canada?
any input will be appreciated.
Lisa
I have a question. I have lesbian friends. The question is can they get married?
because one of them is Japanese and can't stay here anymore. They told me they want
to get married legally in Canada so this Japanese girlfriend can stay here
permanently. Is there any possible way that they can legally get married or somehow
this Japanese girlfriend can live with her lover (who is Canadian) without any visa
problem in Canada?
any input will be appreciated.
Lisa
Jun 20th 2001, 7:45 pm
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Hi:
The procedure for same-sex couples differs quite significantly from the procedure for
family class sponsorships.
The overseas same-sex partner must submit an application for permanent residency at
an overseas Canadian visa office. The overseas partner must specify on the
application for permanent residency that they are applying on the basis of
"humanitarian and compassionate grounds", as a same-sex partner. This will exempt
them from having to qualify under the Independent Immigrant point system.
The Canadian (or permanent resident) partner does not have to qualify financially,
and therefore does not have to submit a "Sponsorship Application" to the Case
Processing Centre in Mississaugua, Ontario. However, the Canadian (or permanent
resident) partner should forward a "letter of support" to the Canadian visa office
indicating that they are willing to provide financial support to their overseas
same-sex partner.
The overseas same-sex partner must satisfy a visa officer that their relationship to
their Canadian or permanent resident partner is bona fide, and not a union of
convenience. The overseas partner must have an intention of residing with the
Canadian (or permanent resident) partner.
For more information go to http://www.webimmigration.com/famsamesex.html
Yours truly, Ingrid Y. Chen, B.A., LL.B.
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Webimmigration.com, Embrace Opportunity 225-141 Bannatyne Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada R3B 0R3 Tel: 1-204-943-3303 Fax: 1-204-943-2625 Email: [email protected]
Visit our website at http://www.webimmigration.com
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The procedure for same-sex couples differs quite significantly from the procedure for
family class sponsorships.
The overseas same-sex partner must submit an application for permanent residency at
an overseas Canadian visa office. The overseas partner must specify on the
application for permanent residency that they are applying on the basis of
"humanitarian and compassionate grounds", as a same-sex partner. This will exempt
them from having to qualify under the Independent Immigrant point system.
The Canadian (or permanent resident) partner does not have to qualify financially,
and therefore does not have to submit a "Sponsorship Application" to the Case
Processing Centre in Mississaugua, Ontario. However, the Canadian (or permanent
resident) partner should forward a "letter of support" to the Canadian visa office
indicating that they are willing to provide financial support to their overseas
same-sex partner.
The overseas same-sex partner must satisfy a visa officer that their relationship to
their Canadian or permanent resident partner is bona fide, and not a union of
convenience. The overseas partner must have an intention of residing with the
Canadian (or permanent resident) partner.
For more information go to http://www.webimmigration.com/famsamesex.html
Yours truly, Ingrid Y. Chen, B.A., LL.B.
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Webimmigration.com, Embrace Opportunity 225-141 Bannatyne Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada R3B 0R3 Tel: 1-204-943-3303 Fax: 1-204-943-2625 Email: [email protected]
Visit our website at http://www.webimmigration.com
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