Need some direction.

[Tamik87]

Hi everybody,

I am currently an Australian citizen aged 21, who met a Canadian man earlier this year. I have been granted a Working holiday visa and leave in January so that we can be together whilst he finishes his university degree.

I was in the process of getting into the Victorian police force, and due to this I have not completed any degree's or certificates as they were not required for this.

To study is very expensive in Canada, so is there any way I can stay there?

My boyfriend works on the Oil fields in Alberta for four months over the summer and studies for the rest of the year, so am i elegible to apply under spouse visa?

We are planning to have bills etc. in both our names to prove we have been living together and in a meaningful relationship.

I am very dedicated in contributing and currently investing in shares and looking at buying a house in Canada depending if i can get loan approval.

I have no criminal convictions and am in great health.


I am an extremely hard worker and strongly believe that I have something to give and contribute to this wonderful country.

Any advice would be very much appreciated.

[Leon]

If you live together for 12 months, he can sponsor you as a common law partner and you can get PR in Canada.

[Tamik87]

Ok, just wanting to clarify that I can get PR if he only works 4 months of the year?

Thanks so much for your help.

[Leon]

It doesn't matter if he works or not as long as he isn't on welfare.  Living together for 12 months might be a problem if he's away for 4 months a year for work.  You would have to ask CIC about that.  Maybe You'd have to add the extra 4 months and live together for a total 16 before you apply unless you get married in which case you could apply right away.