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'Some goals are so worthy, it's glorious even to fail.' (Param Vir Chakra awardee Lt. Manoj Pandey)

All pf us are here to help newcomers, with what little we know and hope they take it from there and follow to completion. Some are actual cases and a few of us have gone through such a situation and there our experience counts.

I am a researcher. I split hairs. I look at all the facts and provide an insight into each and every case. Then, I look back into a lot of previous cases providing weight to each and every word there in. Then I base my posting, Not an advice, but a little help. Then I want the person to open up and give me additional details.

The just accept the same and they do not return to post back to us here if it was helpful OR not ! There I rest my case.

FH.

Please read the OP's post. My response is very clear. Get out of Canada, before they locate her and Deport her. fh.

You are lucky, The boy is brave heart or stupid in love or both :-). I respect whatever it is.
Anyways that was my first reaction. Btw Be prepared for long struggle , including separation for unspecified period. Marriage will be an easiest part here. All you need is 2 enthu-friends to sign as witness.

There is no single path to achieve the goal, every case is unique but few things to keep in close vigilance and stay prepared will be

1. Photographs are not enough to prove relationship and its longevity. You have to keep the documentary proof of your travel together , living together (rental agreements) , sharing lives, club memberships, etc. Travel (Vacationing ) and dining together prior to marriage date , considered important milestones in the conjugal or live-in relationships and is admissible for sponsorship application if questioned.

2. your strong ties with Canada - This is important since longevity of relationship is questionable. are you working on SIN currently , since how long ? You must enroll in college in case you are on student visa or work legally if on work permit at the time of marriage. If neither , your marriage will be considered an 'arrangement' for your stay back in Canada.

3. You mentioned either of you are unable to afford for your international student fee. Is your BF working for past few years ? if not how does he plan to sponsor you without sufficient funds and paper evidence of stability ? He needs to build his financial credibility and you must build your school or work records or go back earlier instead of being a wanderer.

4. You go back after marriage whenever the visa culminates and your then husband should visit you in your native country, more than once, to showcase motives to stay together and close relationships which not a mere arrangement. if possible have a marriage function arranged including families and more travels together. Keep this option in mind when it comes to going back.

Btw how did your BF, a single, young, I am assuming not many years of work experience, had sufficient points to immigrate ? Must be on work permit or employment offer in Canada. How did he enter Canada ? You need not answer here. I do not need that answer , that will be considered for the case though.

Btw I am not sure what is your impression of implied status, as you will not be on implied status automatically on getting married to a PR or on spouse sponsorship application. The implied status comes into play only if you apply for extension to your temporary resident status (visitor, student or work permit). In you will be able take another extension , then you might escape the separation period.

Try also to consult an immigration lawyer who takes first visit free of charge. You might have to read between the lines and infer facts of the his world from his free suggestions.

All the best.

The OP posted her query 2 years ago. Like many others, she has probably disappeared from CD. Hope I am wrong. It will be interesting to know her status since she had intent of marriage "2 or 3 years from now" which puts the timeline around now.

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Dimple2001