Almost No Evidence of the Relationship and Fear of Being Suspected of a Marriage of Convenience: Immigrating to Canada Through the Family Class｜Ms. S
Date Posted:March 23, 2025
Last Updated:September 24, 2026
Ms. S came to us wanting to apply for permanent residence through the Family Class after marrying her partner in Canada. Because their relationship had been short and long-distance, she had very few photographs or supporting materials, and she was deeply worried that the marriage might be taken for a marriage of convenience. Wanting to start living together as soon as possible, and valuing certainty above all, she entrusted the application to Shiraishi VisaJP Canada.
What made the strongest impression was how kind and thorough they were from beginning to end.
Family Class
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Japan
7 months
Key Points from the Consultant
The couple had only a short courtship before marrying, and after the wedding the sponsor was in Canada while the applicant was in Japan, so they struggled to gather documents proving their relationship.
However, everything in the application was true and accurate and we submitted the documents IRCC required without omission, so the review proceeded smoothly and without problems.
The application was filed from Japan, but she travelled to Canada partway through and began living together, obtained an open work permit, and was able to complete the final steps under the in-Canada process.
We wish them both all the best in their life in Canada.
Immigration Consultant
Born in Japan. After working for a major computer manufacturer, she participated in multiple international IT projects at PricewaterhouseCoopers. She immigrated to Canada in 2003 and completed the Immigration Consultant Program at the University of British Columbia, becoming a government-certified immigration consultant. She specializes in consulting for Japanese clients, covering short-term visas (such as work permits) and permanent residency applications (FSW, PNP, CEC, Family Class, etc.).
Client Comments
Why did you decide to immigrate to Canada?
Marrying my partner, who lives in Canada, was the occasion for it. In order to live together, I decided to obtain permanent residence through the Family Class and move to Canada.
What made you choose Shiraishi VisaJP Canada?
My biggest source of anxiety was that, because our relationship had been short and long-distance, we had almost no materials such as photographs to prove it. I felt that we might be suspected of a marriage of convenience, and because I wanted to start living together even a little sooner, I decided to ask Shiraishi VisaJP Canada. I was truly grasping at straws.
What was the most memorable part of the process?
What made the strongest impression was how kind and thorough Ms. Yamashita was from beginning to end. Privately I worried that my case might be a difficult one, but thanks to her encouragement I was able to approach it with a positive frame of mind.
How was your experience using Shiraishi VisaJP Canada’s services?
Honestly, it feels as though they worked a miracle for me. I never expected things to go so smoothly, and it feels like a dream come true.
Future outlook and a message for those planning to travel to Canada
To those aiming to obtain a visa: if you are young and have time and room to spare, taking on the application yourself can be a valuable experience. But if, like me, you do not have that time, I truly feel it was the right decision to entrust it to Shiraishi VisaJP Canada, where I could leave it in safe hands.
Additional Comments
If I had not asked Ms. Yamashita, I do not think I would have permanent residence at this point. Thank you so very much for everything over such a long period.
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