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Thanks so much
I appreciate. God bless

geekybabe:


Well. It depends on you and how much this matters to you. You have already had a chance at doing it yourselves and now you need an expert to get past this and get your approval.

Your spouse in canada should reach out and ask around for certified immigration lawyers or ed immigration consultants that can help out in this matter. Not immigration content creator o. A proper immigration lawyer/ consultant (RCIC) that can help you present a strong case. You don’t have so much time. If you want this , get a second opinion while you get all the detailed documents ready.


Again, pay attention to the dates in documents so that it aligns with your relationship history.

This is the only chance you have on this application to get this approval to be with your spouse. All the best.

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How can one call ircc from outside Canada. The number provided seems not to be available

Many thanks

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Google ::
Yes, a Nigerian traditional marriage can be accepted for Canadian spousal sponsorship, but the applicant needs to "go the extra mile" to demonstrate the legitimacy of the marriage and relationship.

geekybabe:


If you are are doing spousal sponsorship you need a proper legal proof of marriage. Registry, marriage certificate. You can’t get past that. A traditional marriage has no legal documentation to it.

If you are using common law partner sponsorship then you dont require a marriage certificate but some other things and more documentation to prove your relationship.

Awesome

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Many thanks

I’d like to find out if there is a whatsapp or telegram group for those who have applied for spousal sponsorship

kolex22:

I am March too still waiting no update since June.

How far? Any update on tracker?

auto5598:
Hi fam !, can someone advice me what document to submit as proof of Marriage when only Traditional marriage was done? in a case for Spousal Sponsorship.

Why don't you save yourself the stress and do court wedding. I doubt if IRCC will accept Trad wedding as legal civil marriage. You can as well submit your application under common law partner or conjugal partner whichever you so choose if you want to avoid "court wedding for reasons best known to you"

Find below

Sponsoring your spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner
These apply to couples of any gender.

If you’re married
You can sponsor the person as your spouse if your marriage is a legally valid civil marriage.

Marriages:

will be recognized for immigration purposes, where the marriage:
was legally performed in Canada, or
if performed outside of Canada, the marriage must be legally recognized both in the country where it took place and in Canada

If you’re in a common-law relationship
You can sponsor the person as your common-law partner (any gender) as long as you’ve been living or have lived with your partner for at least 12 consecutive months in a marriage-like relationship.

If you’re in conjugal relationship
A conjugal partner is:

a person who is living outside Canada,
in a conjugal relationship with the sponsor for at least one year

You can sponsor a conjugal partner if:

there is a significant degree of attachment between the two of you, implying not just a physical relationship but a mutually interdependent relationship, and
you’ve been in a genuine (real) relationship for at least 12 months where marriage or cohabitation (living together) hasn’t been possible for any reason.


https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/guide-5289-sponsor-your-spouse-common-law-partner-conjugal-partner-dependent-child-complete-guide.html

auto5598:
While Canadian spousal sponsorship generally requires a legally recognized marriage, Canadian Immigration officials are aware of the forms of marriages in Nigeria, and will consider traditional marriage ceremonies alongside other evidence to determine the validity of a marriage

Do you have a government Gazzetta from Canada or Canadian website for this or what you got from Google or A.I.

Please can you share such link?

auto5598:
I will certainly go ahead, I was able to higher an Immigration consultant and I have been informed on what to do.. My wife is Canadian, My daughter is Canadian too and they all bear my Name.. We only didnt do court Marriage yet for some personal reason and will fix that later.. Thanks for your wishes

Sha do court if you don't want to pay the immigration consultant for the rest of your life and/or may attract a ban that you won't enter Canada for 5 years. Consultant wey want your money. If applying for spouse visa, please try to do court wedding for your own good. If not, opt for Common-law partner or Conjugal partner which ever your case might be.

However, with your information already ed in GCMS note, your only option is court wedding because anything else, makes your application suspicious and very questionable.

Thank you

Good luck

Please how long does it take to get response if you submit your response to PFL by Ircc

kolex22:
Please how long does it take to get response if you submit your response to PFL by Ircc

I think it’s within 30 days if the issue is not technical. If it’s a complex scenario it can take longer but if you don’t mind can you share what led to the PFL?

Tylerpapaz:

I think it’s within 30 days if the issue is not technical. If it’s a complex scenario it can take longer but if you don’t mind can you share what led to the PFL?

According to them the proof i submitted for my relationship is not sufficient to proof that my relationship is not for immigration purposes. So i was asked to provide additional documents to proof my relationship.

kolex22:

According to them the proof i submitted for my relationship is not sufficient to proof that my relationship is not for immigration purposes. So i was asked to provide additional documents to proof my relationship.

That’s not worrisome at all. The VO just needs to be convinced with further evidence of the relationship. Thank goodness it’s not a misrepresentation issue. You should get a response very soon.

Tylerpapaz:

That’s not worrisome at all. The VO just needs to be convinced with further evidence of the relationship. Thank goodness it’s not a misrepresentation issue. You should get a response very soon.

Hmmmm. I was actually worried when i saw the letter but i still thank God it's something i can actually deal with and allow God to perfect it 🙏 ijn

How is your application going?

kolex22:

Hmmmm. I was actually worried when i saw the letter but i still thank God it's something i can actually deal with and allow God to perfect it 🙏 ijn

How is your application going?

Still waiting and it’s gotten over a year now.

Tylerpapaz:


Still waiting and it’s gotten over a year now.

Hmmm
I go through the same too you will have to send webform constantly to get a response.

Hi guys
How long did it take to get your AOR for spousal sponsorship after submission?

Got mine within two weeks or so!!

6lam:
Hi guys
How long did it take to get your AOR for spousal sponsorship after submission?

Hi Guys ! After AOR is received, I would like to know where exactly do one attach the AOR while applying for Spousal sponsorship Visit visa? Where will one mention the AOR in the TRV application ? so Ircc can be aware?? I'll appreciate a response.