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KAMAKAZI
Joined: 14 Mar 2008 Location: Jamshil
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Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 1:05 am Post subject: How does this work? |
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Hello all!
Quick question. If you get legally married in Korea to a Korean, but have yet to return to Canada, are you technically still considered "single" there? |
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jetrash

Joined: 02 Jun 2007 Location: the united steaks
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Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 1:07 am Post subject: |
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no.
nice try ,tho. |
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Imrahil

Joined: 04 Feb 2008 Location: On the other side of the world.
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Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 3:13 am Post subject: |
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If you have registered your marriage at a Canadian Embassy, or Consulate, here in Korea and at the local district office where you live in Korea. You are then considered legally married in both countries. |
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KAMAKAZI
Joined: 14 Mar 2008 Location: Jamshil
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Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 3:38 am Post subject: |
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Imrahil wrote: |
If you have registered your marriage at a Canadian Embassy, or Consulate, here in Korea and at the local district office where you live in Korea. You are then considered legally married in both countries. |
OK. But since we havent been back to Canada together since we got married, there shouldnt be any visa problems for her if we try and stay there long term, correct? |
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NightSky
Joined: 19 Apr 2005
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Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 3:41 am Post subject: |
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KAMAKAZI wrote: |
Imrahil wrote: |
If you have registered your marriage at a Canadian Embassy, or Consulate, here in Korea and at the local district office where you live in Korea. You are then considered legally married in both countries. |
OK. But since we havent been back to Canada together since we got married, there shouldnt be any visa problems for her if we try and stay there long term, correct? |
not sure what you're asking, clarify please. |
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Imrahil

Joined: 04 Feb 2008 Location: On the other side of the world.
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Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 3:44 am Post subject: |
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If you mean: will she be a landed immigrant, or have Canadian citiizenship? The answer for both is no. She will enter Canada as a regular tourist. For anything else, you will have to fill out the application forms. |
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KAMAKAZI
Joined: 14 Mar 2008 Location: Jamshil
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Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 3:53 am Post subject: |
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Imrahil wrote: |
If you mean: will she be a landed immigrant, or have Canadian citiizenship? The answer for both is no. She will enter Canada as a regular tourist. For anything else, you will have to fill out the application forms. |
Yes, thats what I meant, thx! But if my wife has no Canadian citizenship or is a landed immigrant, what do I declare on my Canadian tax returns if the government doesnt recognize her yet? Married, single or other? |
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Imrahil

Joined: 04 Feb 2008 Location: On the other side of the world.
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Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 3:54 am Post subject: |
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How long have you lived in Korea for? If you have lived here for over 2 years you are automatically considered 'out of state.' |
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KAMAKAZI
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Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 4:28 am Post subject: |
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Imrahil wrote: |
How long have you lived in Korea for? If you have lived here for over 2 years you are automatically considered 'out of state.' |
Yes, over 2 years. So what exactly does "out of state" require as far as back home regarding Canadian law?? Do I not have to file Income tax returns etc. ??? |
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Imrahil

Joined: 04 Feb 2008 Location: On the other side of the world.
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Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 4:50 am Post subject: |
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From what I understand you only need to pay taxes the first year you are gone. After that, as long as you can prove that you have paid taxes over here. You should not have to pay any taxes when you return, as long as you resided out of Canada. AKA you have not returned to live in Canada any time imbetween. But if you have any questions just call or email revenue Canada. |
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