No. The requirements for marriage in Canada are the same for any couple, same-sex or not. The laws vary from province to province, but all provinces permit same-sex marriage and no province has a residency requirement.
Yes. Canada has no residency requirement for marriage.
Yes, there is no residency or citizenship requirement for marriage in Canada.
Yes. There is no residency or citizenship requirement for marriage in Canada.
You must file for divorce in either Canada or in a US state that recognizes same-sex marriage. Most states have a minimum residency requirement.
Yes, there is no criminal background check for marriage license applicants in Canada. Also, there is no criminal background check for Americans seeking to enter Canada and they may do so without a visa, although the time period they may remain in Canada is limited. There is no residency or citizenship requirement for marriage in Canada. The same laws apply to same-sex marriage as to any other marriage in Canada.
Yes. There is no requirement or screening for sexual orientation for marriage in Canada. It is important to note, however, that one can only be married to one person at a time.
There is no requirement for you to file anywhere else. The marriage is legal everywhere.
Citizenship is really not an issue in marriage laws. The requirements for marriage would be the same as for any two Canadian citizens getting married in your Province. Marrying a Canadian citizen is a common way for people to establish permenant residency in Canada. And Congratulations!
most jurisdictions have some type of residency requirement that has to be met in order for the jurisdiction to grant a divorce. In Canada you or your spouse have to have been ordinarily resident in the province in which you are seekig the divorce, for 12 months. However each jurisdiction will have it's own requirements. You should seek legal advice in your locality.
There are no restrictions on whom a refugee may marry. A refugee can definitely marry a US citizen, and they would also be able to attain permanent US residency through the marriage.
Yes, cashiers can apply for permanent residency, or PR, in Canada. If you have relocated to Canada from the US or other countries, you must have held a job for two years and be able to provide proof of job history to obtain permanent residency.
Yes, legal marriage in Canada is recognized in the United States. Before gay marriage was acceptable in the US, many people went to Canada to get married.