Hi Guys,
I have a quick question with regards to my Citizenship Card.
I was born to a Canadian father abroad and I mainly used to live abroad throughout my entire life.
Even though I've spent only a limited amount of time in Canada I am in possession of a valid Canadian Passport and of a SIN Card.
However the trick is that my Citizenship Card looks a little bit outdated as the picture shows my face when I was around 1 year old.
Currently I live in Australia and I am planning on moving to Canada in the upcoming years with my non-Candian partner.
The "Application for a Citizenship Certificate” asks me to tick a box describing my current marital status.
My fiancee lives with me since almost 3 years now and we've known each other for a little less than 6.
Technically I am in a common law relationship but the Canadian Government has no clue that I am actually sharing my life with someone overseas.
Now the thing is that I could mark single as well as common law. In the eyes of the Government I am single since I've never declared to any authority that we've been together.
Should I then say “common law” on the application form or should I perhaps call the Consulate or send in an other form saying that I have a partner since .... and then apply for replacement of my Citizenship Card?
I am fearing that if I don't declare my finacee in this application, the Immigration Department could potentially say that I was lying when I applied to sponsor her since I claim that we've been together since 2008 whereas the Citizenship Card application says otherwise?
Sorry for making it so looooong but I don't want to get it wrong.
All replies will be appreciated!
Cheers,
I have a quick question with regards to my Citizenship Card.
I was born to a Canadian father abroad and I mainly used to live abroad throughout my entire life.
Even though I've spent only a limited amount of time in Canada I am in possession of a valid Canadian Passport and of a SIN Card.
However the trick is that my Citizenship Card looks a little bit outdated as the picture shows my face when I was around 1 year old.
Currently I live in Australia and I am planning on moving to Canada in the upcoming years with my non-Candian partner.
The "Application for a Citizenship Certificate” asks me to tick a box describing my current marital status.
My fiancee lives with me since almost 3 years now and we've known each other for a little less than 6.
Technically I am in a common law relationship but the Canadian Government has no clue that I am actually sharing my life with someone overseas.
Now the thing is that I could mark single as well as common law. In the eyes of the Government I am single since I've never declared to any authority that we've been together.
Should I then say “common law” on the application form or should I perhaps call the Consulate or send in an other form saying that I have a partner since .... and then apply for replacement of my Citizenship Card?
I am fearing that if I don't declare my finacee in this application, the Immigration Department could potentially say that I was lying when I applied to sponsor her since I claim that we've been together since 2008 whereas the Citizenship Card application says otherwise?
Sorry for making it so looooong but I don't want to get it wrong.
All replies will be appreciated!
Cheers,