Canada eliminates fianceé........

[Del]

category under the new Immigration laws that take effect June 28th.

One will no longer be able to sponsor his/her fianceé, however, common-law and same-sex partners will now be able to be sponsored.:-)

Go to: www.cic.gc.ca for all the details.

[Stevo]

... in response to Canada eliminates fianceé........, posted by Del on Jun 17, 2002

I checked over the link you provided and buried in the details it states that fiancees are considered part of the 'family class' eligible for sponsorship (they did add common-law and same-sex partners as you stated, as well).

Stevo

[Stevo]

... in response to I think you're being a little hasty..., posted by Stevo on Jun 17, 2002

here's what the site said...

'The Fiancee category has been eliminated as the number of applicants under this category has been steadily declining, a trend that is expected to continue."

Man, this seems to be a major problem, isn't it?

Stevo

[Del]

... in response to Sorry...you were right!  I think you can..., posted by Stevo on Jun 17, 2002

What with all the talk about "a common N. American perimeter" BS - maybe this is the 'thin edge of the wedge' insofar as your Fiancée Visa goes too?
Maybe "Spouse OK" but, "no Fiancée Visa" in the near future there too??

[BrianN]

... in response to Sorry...you were right!  I think you can..., posted by Stevo on Jun 17, 2002

[Del]

... in response to sounds more like political bs to me... n..., posted by BrianN on Jun 18, 2002

In two weeks, a Canadian will no longer be able to sponsor his/her fiancée - and, the likelihood of one's 'potential partner' obtaining a "Visitor's Visa" is slim to none.
Therefore, the only way will be to marry abroad and then apply.
However, at the same time, the time-line for 'support' has been reduced from 10 years to 3 years.
Go figure!!!!!!!

[BrianN]

... in response to BrianN - what's the difference?, posted by Del on Jun 18, 2002

It does force the issue to marriage overseas.  Typical politicians legislating every aspect of life they can get their friggin hands on.

[MarkInTx]

... in response to BrianN - what's the difference?, posted by Del on Jun 18, 2002

This seems like a really severe policy to be enacted without it being reported somewhere first...

Incredible!

And they cited the fact that "fewer" finace Visas were being applied for? That doesn't sound right to me...

[Stevo]

... in response to Was there no inkling?, posted by MarkInTx on Jun 18, 2002

the number of fiance(e)s went from 4k to 3k to 2k over the 3 year period from '96 to '98.

Stevo

[Del]

... in response to Was there no inkling?, posted by MarkInTx on Jun 18, 2002

so yes, there was forewarning of this.
It appears that the bulk of the 'spousal/fiancée' applications may be originating from areas where 'arranged marriages' are more common - thus the "reduction" in applications.
Like my Grandpa said; "Figures don't lie, but, liars figure!"