Please note that if you enter the UK on a fiance visa, rather than a tourist visa, you can then get married in the UK & apply for a spouse visa without having to return to Canada. If you enter the UK on a tourist visa and then get married, you must return to Canada to get the spouse visa.

The passmark for skilled independent migration is going to be raised to 120 points. See http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media_r ... v04059.htm

As of April 2003, people on visas valid for 6 months or less (excluding fiance visas) can no longer switch to a spouse visa whilst in the UK (this is to encourage people planning to get married to come to the UK on a fiance visa, rather than a tourist visa). You will need to go to your home country ...

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