Where do I submit my proof of common law relationship?

[Svenn]

Hello, first time poster.

So my SO just obtained a student visa and listed me as a common law partner and we are now in the process of gathering all the evidence to prove that the relationship (we've been together for four years) is valid. I've been looking everywhere for the exact location where I submit these applications on the website and I can't for the life of me seem to find it!# Can anyone point me in the right direction? Is it a mail address perhaps?

I don't suppose it was all suppose to take place in the process of her applying for her student visa? If so, is there a way to back-pedal and add to the data? We received no complaints from when we were applying and so forth.

Thank you for your time.
Svenn

 

[bongoman]

She listed you as a common law partner but did you actually apply for anything?

 

[Svenn]

Hi, thanks for answering. No I haven't submitted yet. When the common law clarification is done then I'll be applying for an open work permit. Is there anything I can apply for that solely focuses on the common law application or is it something you prove alongside another application?

 

[bongoman]

... is it something you prove alongside another application?

Yes this. If you apply for something based on your spouse's status you will need to prove the relationship.

 

[Svenn]

Okay, but what if I don't apply for anything? Will the credentials she supplied when she was applying for the student visa be what Canada looks at?
I remember that there wasn't a section to fill out in regards of providing proof. Does that mean that we were suppose to add it in the 'additional information' section?

 

[bongoman]

Okay, but what if I don't apply for anything? Will the credentials she supplied when she was applying for the student visa be what Canada looks at?
I remember that there wasn't a section to fill out in regards of providing proof. Does that mean that we were suppose to add it in the 'additional information' section?

If you dont apply for anything your relationship is not really relevant to Canadian immigration, so they wouldn't need proof.

 

[Svenn]

Even though I would accompany her and stay with her during that period? We've saved enough money to last for at least a year and I could work on getting my open work permit from within Canada (hopefully that allows me to avoid the biometrics process and can finish all the paperwork there).

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