If I marry a man who is a Canadian citizen is he automatically sponsored?
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If I marry a man who is a Canadian citizen is he automatically sponsored?
Asked on July 15, 2015 under Immigration Law, Maryland
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SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
No, nothing is automatic.� If you marry a Canadian citizen, depending on where you get married and what your immigration status is, you will be able to petition for his permanent residence.� If you marry in the US while he is lawfully present in the US, you can file both applications at the same time.� If he is in Canada it will have to be through consular processing.
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