Canadian and american/please help

[cannuckgirl]

Hey everyone, I am new on this forum and have a few questions.

I am a Canadian citizen and am dating an American. We met in 2005 while working on a cruise ship and have currently been together for 26 months. We are now wanting to move in together her in Ontario but don't know our best choice. Due to our jobs and countries we have not been able to live together on land,  I am wanting to know what are best choices are. He is allowed to stay in Canada for 6 months at a time, but he cannot do this without working (wouldn't be able to support his self). He does want to immigrate to Canada with me, but we are hoping marriage is not the only choice . I would appreciate any help you can give. I've been to many sites, but find all the info helpful,  too much and too confusing.

Thank-you!

[craig53]

Quite honestly with the amount of time it takes for regular, non provincial nominee status immigration you all might as well think about the marriage aspect of it. Or just start the process and by the time you get anywhere you'll probably be ready to get married anywyay. You should checkout provincial nominee status for him in one of the provinces that's pushing that right now, such as maritimes or Alberta-- don't know Ontario's outlook on that.