Hi coolshyguy. I found more information for you. Cheers! Greg. Philippines Marriage Sponsorship: A Difficult Process
In most cases, if not all, the couple will end up living in Canada. The process for a Filipino marriage is, unfortunately, a tough and lengthy one. The Filipino government imposes strict requirements on foreigners if they wish to marry a Filipino citizen. Furthermore, getting a hold of the Filipino authorities in Canada is very difficult and if you do get a hold of the authorities, it can be quite confusing to understand all the rules and fees for a marriage in the Philippines, and then sponsoring a Filipino. For any Canadian marrying a Filipino and wishing for their spouse to immigrate to Canada, the process does not end there.
For a Filipino to travel abroad, it is easier said than done. Filipino citizens can have a difficult time entering Canada, as the government does not always make it easy to obtain a visa. This is why, for any Canadian wishing to bring their partner or spouse to Canada, it is recommended that they sponsor them for permanent residence if they want their spouse to live with them in Canada. Sponsoring a person from the Philippines requires that many documents be submitted, which can be lengthy. Anyone trying to do these processes by themselves can get overwhelmed or simply get frustrated and give up.
Marriage in Philippines
If you wish to marry a Philippine citizen in the Philippines, these are the documents you must submit to the Philippine authorities in order to get married in the Philippines. These are the documents required by the government of the Philippines in order to get married in the Philippines:
- Your passport with at least 6 months validity to enter the Philippines.
- Certificate of no record of marriage
- If applicable, proof that previous marriages have been legally dissolved.
When you arrive in the Philippines you will need to acquire a Certificate of Legal Capacity to Marry. This is a document you must obtain from the Canadian Embassy in Manila. Only after you have obtained this document can you get married in the Philippines. You may only obtain this document once you have arrived in the Philippines
Certificate of Legal Capacity to Marry is required for Canadian Citizens.
Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage
Any foreigner who wishes to marry in the Philippines is required by the Philippine Government to obtain from his/her Embassy a "Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage" before filing an application for a marriage license. This certification affirms that there are no legal impediments to the foreigner marrying a Filipino (i.e, that the foreigner is already married to someone else). Instead, the Philippine Government accepts an "Affidavit in Lieu of a Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage." Canadians may execute this affidavit at the Canadian Embassy in Manila. Personal appearances of the Canadian citizen applicant cannot be waived, but the fiance(e) need not be present. Philippine authorities will not accept any substitute document initiated in Canada.
Filipino Sponsorship
Service for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who wishes to sponsor their spouse:
What You Will Need to Qualify as a Sponsor
To qualify as a sponsor, you must meet the following requirements: You intend to marry a Philipino citizen in Philipino and you intend to live in Canada with him/her.
- You are single and free to marry
- You are over 18 years of age and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada,
- living in Canada
- You are not on any social assistance program
- You are not in default of any previous sponsorship
- You are not bankrupt
- You are not in prison
Who can sponsor?
A Canadian citizen or permanent resident is able to sponsor his/her spouse, common-law partner, conjugal partner, or dependent children to come to Canada as permanent residents. Applicants for permanent residence must go through medical and background screening. Applicants with a criminal record may not be allowed to enter Canada. Applicants who may pose a risk to Canada’s security are also not allowed to enter Canada. Lastly, applicants may be denied due to medical inadmissibility.
------------- 04/04/11 AOR letter requesting PP,AOM & Petition of Divorce. 06/09/11 Medical results have been received. 08/04/11 DM. 08/13/11 Visa arrived. 08/20/11 Arrived in Toronto.
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