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I am a 30 year old disabled female American. My husband is a 31 year old male Canadian. We are trying to find a way for us to stay together and are willing to move to any country to make it possible and trying to be positive no matter which country we look at. We are looking at Canada, first of all. We could look at the USA secondly if Canada is a no-go and move on to the idea of other countries as our research progresses. We have been together for years here in Canada and having difficulty in getting me my Canadian citizenship and we do not want to give up and separate.
My questions are: In Canada, which religions´ marriages are recognised? In the USA, which religions´ marriages are recognised?
Or perhaps there´s a table somewhere that mentions which ones are recognised by what country? Is it even possible for me to marry legally in Canada? I am fully aware that marriage will not get me citizenship.
Thank you so much.
[14-01-2010,01:11]
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seremina |
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Seremina
Any marriage performed by anyone that is authorized to conduct marriages that would be recognized in that particular country will be recognized by Immigration regardless of that particular religion. Period.
Roy
www.cvimmigration.com
[14-01-2010,10:08]
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Roy |
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Religion has nothing to do with marriage in either country.
Why would you think that you have to be religious at all to have a legal marriage?
[14-01-2010,10:45]
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wannabecanadian |
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weddings in North America are only recognized if officiated by an officer of the court. Many religious church leaders have that recognition. Couples can choose between a religious ceremony or one performed by an Justice of the Pleace in a location of your choice. In other countries, I understand that the roles are split and you have a religious ceremony as well as a legal ceremony.
Seremina, if the courts in your home country recognizes the marriage - so does Canada and the US. They give no preference of one over the other.
hope that helps.
[14-01-2010,12:11]
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Sharon |
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Roy, thank you, but I have no way of knowing which ones are authorised. That is why I asked which religions´ marriages are recognised for each of the two countries.
Wannabeacanadian, I am not sure I understand your question. I am aware that it is possible to marry legally. But I am asking about which religions´ marriages are recognised in those two countries.
Sharon, ah. Thank you. My home country is the USA. My husband´s home country is Canada. I was told each country had a list of which religions´ marriages, divorces, etc., were recognised, and that the list differs between the USA and Canada. So I was curious. I also know the citizenship thing changes if the marriage takes place in the USA, because citizenship can be gotten by marriage. In Canada, I understand it does not work that way.
I appreciate the replies and information.
[15-01-2010,00:27]
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seremina |
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Not sure I understand your confusion. You don´t have to be religious to get married and whomever performs the ceremony is of no interest to either country. You can get married under any religion or none at all; a marriage certificate is a legal document, not a religious one.
[15-01-2010,11:28]
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wannabecanadian |
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Wannabeacanadian,
I have never heard of any religion being able to give a marriage certificate, as that is a legal document, unless... the marriage certificate was gotten beforehand at a city hall and brought to the religious ceremony.
For example, let´s say a couple decides to have a Christian marriage. In some countries, a Christian marriage is recognised and it does not need a marriage certificate. Just presenting the religious marriage record is sufficient.
Let´s say a couple decides to have a Buddhist marriage. Or perhaps a Wiccan marriage. Some countries do not recognise these religions´ marriages. So the record is worthless in legal matters; it only serves as a beautiful sentimental value.
I hope you understand, now?
[15-01-2010,16:34]
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seremina |
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I think Roy had your answer from the first reply.
"Any marriage performed by anyone that is authorized to conduct marriages that would be recognized in that particular country will be recognized by Immigration regardless of that particular religion. Period.
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underlining "recognized in that particular country will be recognized by Immigration".
Thanks.
[15-01-2010,16:45]
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Gustavo |
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Not really, but regardless, you need the legal document (marriage certificate, usually obtained by your county office and signed at the ceremony by the person marrying you) for either country to recognize your marriage. Once again, the religious aspect has zero to do with being legally married.
good luck.
[15-01-2010,17:13]
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wannabecanadian |
