CR-1 Canadian Marriage Certificate

[ayazk 17]

Hi all,

 

I know this has been asked before, but I need some clarification.

 

I got legally married in Canada last week, and they gave me a "Record of Solemnization of Marriage," and said the actual marriage certificate could take 10-12 weeks to process. I don't know if I can wait this long to file my I-130. 

 

1) Can I send in my petition with the Record of Solemnization and state that I will send the Marriage Certificate when available?

2) How can I expedite getting the marriage certificate?

   - I know people have said to contact a member of parliament. What exactly do I say to them? We got married in Vaughan, Ontario, so do I contact the member of parliament there? 

 

Thank you

[Ryan H 3,812]

Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures to Canada regional forum; issue is Canada specific.

[Lemonslice 4,851]

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Ontario: Applicants should obtain "large" certificates or certified copies of a registration from the Office of the Registrar General in Toronto (Macdonald Block, 900 Bay Street, second floor, tel: 416-325-8305) or at Ontario Land Registry Offices and Government Information Centers located throughout the province. Further information, including locations and information on ordering by mail is available online.
Note: For marriages in Ontario, the certificate torn off the marriage license and given to the couple at the conclusion of the ceremony confirms that the marriage took place, but is not a legal document. Applicants must obtain a marriage certificate or certified copy of marriage record from the Office of the Registrar General.

Source: https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/fees/reciprocity-by-country/CA.html

Edited August 8, 2017 by Lemonslice

[ayazk 17]

Not to be rude, but this didn't really answer either of my questions

[NikLR 13,227]

1) no 

2) no

 

[Lemonslice 4,851]

On 8/8/2017 at 4:20 PM, ayazk said:

Not to be rude, but this didn't really answer either of my questions

Not to be rude is rude - still been a pleasure helping you I guess :/

 

I told you exactly which documents are acceptable, with source if you want to verify.

I thought you'd be able to understand it meant that you have is not and you'll have to wait to file. I think contacting the registrar (I even copied their number!) to see about expediting the issuance of your certificate would be a better place to start.