Repercussions..

[markham]

what are the consequences punishable by law, if one marries some one for citizenship where one party is rewarded by the other.

 

[rhuarc29]

Is there any?

 

[afterhours]

it's an offence under IRPA (immigration refugee protection act) which is a federal statute, so you (the Canadian) may end up with a criminal record. That type of a prosecution would be rather unlikely though.
The foreign national who entered into a MOC (marriage of convenience) may be found inadmissible to Canada as a result of misrepresentation (resulting in removal/deportation), as well as prosecuted under IRPA.

 

[fuji]

The most likely repercussion is that the party that paid you to marry them goes on welfare and the government sends you a huge bill for it, because you're on the hook to pay all their costs of any kind for seven years.

 

[Hangman]

That, and you should have your ass kicked.

 

[oldjones]

I'don't believe we have Marriage Police who will haul you off to the Dewedding Court. But anything you or the spouse asked for or received because of the marriage would be in danger once the marriage was seen to be a fraud. And we do have laws, criminal and civil, to punish fraud. In instances like immigration, where so many geniuses have come up with the same foolproof plan, the Government Geniuses have come up with actual printed rules and procedures, so that even dummies on either side of the Immigration Office counter can—we sincerely hope—get it right and make sure things stay honest.

Why do you ask?

 

[afterhours]

The most likely repercussion is that the party that paid you to marry them goes on welfare and the government sends you a huge bill for it, because you're on the hook to pay all their costs of any kind for seven years.

also true, except it's three years

 

[markham]

honestly.. its not me as i am a dual and will never sell out my priviledge as a citizen...
freiend of my did this an wants out, but the guy who helped her with these papers won't let her out so easily.. there are no records of financial gain, because cash is king..
she was here as on a visitor visa, but found some one to help her. on her visa it states that she can never apply for PR status..so here we are..
bottom line is, if she left him just like that, what are the chances of her having everything revolt..
think of calling immigration myself to find answers, but, they will ask and think is me.. which is not..

 

[anon1]

It's immigration fraud as they were never a legit couple.
Simple solution, she leaves him and marries you.

 

[afterhours]

bottom line is, if she left him just like that, what are the chances of her having everything revolt....

tell your friend to get $200 and go see an immigration lawyer
wtf is wrong with people these days

 

[Cassini]

The most likely repercussion is that the party that paid you to marry them goes on welfare and the government sends you a huge bill for it, because you're on the hook to pay all their costs of any kind for seven years.

Additionally, she can get 1/2 of your house. The marital home is usually divided 50/50. Oagre would likely know best.

A friend bumped into a fatal-attraction type woman. Meet the wrong person and your life can become a complete hell.

 

[afterhours]

Additionally, she can get 1/2 of your house. The marital home is usually divided 50/50.

that should not be an issue since people who get into those arrangements usually live in shitty rentals

 

[markham]

Thanking All Terbites for your comments..

Bottom line Yes, they live in a shady area of town. One threw the other out on to the streets. The other half is returning back where he or she came from. An immigration lawyer not needed as the marriage did not meet the 3 year. It was close, 2 years 8 months...