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Hello
I got married my Canadian wife mor than two Yrs ago but at that time I had another marriage from my first wife, I could not divorce my first wife although we are separated because the procedure required to make divorce valid takes longer.
I succeded to divorce my first wife legally two years ago.
now we are living together more than two years, My wife is going to apply as a spouse, Is she quailfied as sponsor because I had my first marriage at the time of getting marry her?
Should we apply as spouse because we have marriage certificate or as a common-law partner?
Is she required to meet financial requirements or not because we are married legally?
Thank You
Gen
Note :By the way, In my country it is legal to have more than one wife at the same time
[24-03-2004,00:55]
GEN |
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You Should apply as a spouse (in reply to: Should I apply as a spouse or common_law partner?)
Apply as a spouse because you have a marriage certificate. I see no problem there.
Good luck.
[31-03-2004,17:18]
Tanya |
Spouse (in reply to: Should I apply as a spouse or common_law partner?)
You should apply as a spouse and not as a common law paertner, as soon as you have a marriage licence that is not broken - you are married.
[01-04-2004,00:37]
AT |
spouse (in reply to: Should I apply as a spouse or common_law partner?)
apply as a spouse definitly!
[03-04-2004,01:46]
Luna T |
How can I apply as a spouse (in reply to: Should I apply as a spouse or common_law partner?)
Dear Friends
How can I apply as a spouse and there condition in the application saying you can not be sponsored as a spouse if you have had marriage at the time of your marriage.
Please I need a expert reply
[05-04-2004,02:52]
Gen |
Cannot apply as spouse (in reply to: Should I apply as a spouse or common_law partner?)
You do not have a legal marriage. You can do one of two things: Apply as common-law partners if you have lived together for at least 1 year, or, get legally married and submit your application as spouses.
It is easier to get approval for spouses than common-law/conjugal partners. However, it sounds as if you may be able to adequately document your relationship. I would be prepared to defend/discuss why you married her before you were legally able to do so. It seems a bit suspicious.
[23-04-2004,17:31]
amcangirl |
