While a successful sponsorship case will allow this, becoming a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada does not automatically happen when you marry a Canadian citizen.

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Marriages of convenience In some cases, sponsors and foreign applicants set up a “marriage of convenience.” This is a marriage or common-law relationship whose sole purpose is to let the sponsored spouse or partner immigrate to Canada. Our officers are trained to recognize real immigration applications.

your relationship is genuine and continuing….Commitment

1. proof you have knowledge of each other’s background, family situation or other personal details. You could tell us this at an interview.
2. proof you have combined your personal matters.
3. the terms of your wills.
4. proof you stay in touch when apart.

Documents Used to Prove a Bona Fide Marriage

1. Deed to property showing both names.
2. Mortgage or loan documents showing both names.
3. Lease agreement showing both names.
4. Driver’s licenses or IDs showing the same address.
5. Bank statements showing the same address.
6. Voided or cancelled checks showing the same address.

Several documents will need to be submitted with your spouse Visa application, including: your current passport or other valid travel ID. copies of the photo page and any visa or entry stamps in your previous passports. your biometric residence permit (if relevant)

The best proof of relationship is a certified copy of the civil or religious birth record of the person filing for benefits showing the parents’ names. When the relationship involves a legally adopted child or the parent of a legally adopted child, the best proof is a certified copy of the decree or order of adoption.

USCIS wants proof that you and your spouse have a real relationship — that you communicate and engage in activities together. Examples of such proof include: Copies of: Travel itineraries for vacations you took together, especially to the home country of the spouse seeking a green card.

Marriage Based Green Card Interview Questions

• Where did you meet?
• What did the two of you have in common?
• Where was your first date?
• When did your relationship turn romantic?
• How long was it before you decided to get married?
• Who proposed to whom?
• Why did you decide to have a long or short engagement?
• When did you meet each other’s parents?

The U.S. spouse could face substantial fines and even jail time if convicted of the crime of committing marriage fraud. The most severe penalties are usually applied to those who engage in conspiracy operations, such as systematically arranging fraudulent marriage.

You are not required to attend your spouse’s naturalization interview. However, you can be present in the waiting room to lend support and to be available in case the USCIS officer wants additional proof of the existence of the bona fide marital relationship that was the basis of the resident status.

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The average processing time for citizenship (naturalization) applications is 8 months as of May 31, 2020. However, that’s just how long it takes USCIS to process Form N-400. The entire naturalization process has several steps and takes an average of 15 months.

The answer is yes, because you have been a permanent residence for more than 5 years, you can apply for naturalization on that basis. You do not need to submit documentation regarding your marriage. You also do not need your spouse’s…

The short answer is no. Marriage alone won’t stop deportation or prevent you from being deported in the future. But, marriage to a US citizen can make it easier to establish your legal status in the United States.

The answer to the main question is: No, a spouse CANNOT deport their wife or husband. However, a spouse is not given control over their Foreign Spouse’s lawful status in the United States once a Green Card is approved. Note: A Green Card Holder does not lose there Lawful Permanent Resident Card if they get divorced.

The lives of most divorcees change once a marriage ends and the divorce is finalized. However, if you divorce before your joint application for full residency is filed, you could lose your status and face deportation.

You must meet certain requirements:

1. you must have been physically present in the U.S. for 10 years;
2. you must have good moral character during that time.
3. you must show “exceptional and extremely unusual” hardship to your U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse, parent or child if you were to be deported.

The quick answer is that your husband can’t cancel your spouse visa. That is because your spouse visa was issued by the Home Office and not by your husband or spouse. Therefore, only the Home Office has the power and authority to cancel your spouse visa or to make you leave the UK.