First of all, congratulations on your planned wedding day in Canada. The start of so many wonderful things awaits you. Yet, the excitement of planning a wedding in the country can be thrilling. So, as your wedding day draws near, starting the visa application process early couldn’t hurt the both of you.
Both you and your fiancée should start your visa application to Canada first. Then, your family and friends need to process each of their visas early to avoid any travel mishaps. That way, no one is being left out of your big day.
St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Montreal serves as a beautiful backdrop for any wedding. Courtesy of Pixabay.
How You Can Plan Ahead Your Wedding in Canada
To ensure stress-free as you lead up to your big day, make sure to book the right visa services to get the wedding. Any reputable service would take note of the specifics of each couple’s case. Some of these specifics are also provided below.
Paperwork and Legalities
The Canadian resident or citizen should be the one to file a “sponsorship visa”. This visa allows the spouse (common-law partner) to reside in the country permanently. Aside from the travel documents & marriage licenses, the couple will undergo a screening. This is to ensure that the pending marriage and relationship is ‘valid’ in the eyes of Canadian law.
Marriages solely for the purpose of entering Canada are also outlawed in the country. Immigration officers will pry on personal information regarding their relationship’s authenticity. Discuss this with your partner beforehand to ease anxiety.
Finally, let’s get real about these wedding plans: the budget. The couple need to consider a variety of wedding expenses. Seeing an international destination for a wedding are costly all the time. So, both of them need to apportion a budget to have their wedding take place in Canada. Also, determining the guest list will have to match with the said budget. This means a careful selection of wedding items, venues, guests, and other expenses.
Event Planning and Scheduling
In the world of social media, it is easy to co-ordinate your wedding plans to the guests’ schedules & tastes. So, ensure that their estimated arrival date will coincide with the time and date of your wedding. Yet, this would depend on how the visa application processes could get an approval for each guest. Of course, both the bride and the groom need to have their visas secured in the first place.
Search online for local businesses in Canada that will cater on your wedding setup. From florists to caterers, you can search for local businesses on their social media. Or, you can seek help from visa application agencies in fiancée & spousal sponsorship visas.
Weddings are a time of joy – and, as such, should go as smoothly as possible. Hiring a reputable service to get the visa application process going is crucial. So, both of you can celebrate the wedding of your dreams. Cheers to the newlyweds and to your future!
Sources:
How can I sponsor my spouse or children?, http://www.cic.gc.ca
How to Sponsor your Spouse to Canada, Canadim.com
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