Common law outland question

[sabir777]

Hello,

My girlfriend and I are in the process of completing our common law application and had a question regarding the outland application. We currently reside in Canada, however I am going to be leaving the country to visit family while the application is being processed (she’s sponsoring me). I understand that when applying inland you cannot leave the country for a long period of time, however does this apply for Outland as well? For example, if I were to be out of the country for 4+ months while the application is being processed, will that affect it? Thanks!

 

[scylla]

Hello,

My girlfriend and I are in the process of completing our common law application and had a question regarding the outland application. We currently reside in Canada, however I am going to be leaving the country to visit family while the application is being processed (she’s sponsoring me). I understand that when applying inland you cannot leave the country for a long period of time, however does this apply for Outland as well? For example, if I were to be out of the country for 4+ months while the application is being processed, will that affect it? Thanks!

No issues. You are good to go.

 

[Crystel13]

No issues. You are good to go.

Wouldn't it affect the fact that they are commonlaw and therefore must live together to be considered as such? (Just wondering how it works).

 

[scylla]

Wouldn't it affect the fact that they are commonlaw and therefore must live together to be considered as such? (Just wondering how it works).

No - it doesn't. They are applying outland. Once they have lived together for a year continuously they are good to go.

 

[Crystel13]

No - it doesn't. They are applying outland. Once they have lived together for a year continuously they are good to go.

I see. Thanks for the reply.

 

[Snowflakes0528]

Would they have to put living in Canada or outside Canada