common law sponsorship

[nebz]

Hi I would like to ask about my problem, I"m wonderin If I can get my partner. Im here in Alberta in a work permit, and I am a skilled worker.I know I can get my partner but my problem is I didn't declare it when I came here. I workin here for 2 yrs and just 1 yr as a cook. my only proof is some pictures and a documents that im sending money to her. DO you guys have Idea if i can still get her? we are dating for 5yrs and w ar nieghbors and known each since we are kids.

thank you so much guys in advanced . I will appreciate your replys.. thank you so much

 

[nebz]

pls help.. I am really desperate to gt my parntner..

 

[angelbrat]

To be classed as a common law partner, you have to have been living in a marriage like relationship for at least 1 year and have proof.

As you have been in Canada for 2 years and did not declare her as your common law partner upon initial application, there is no way you can now apply for her under the Canadian common law rules.

The only way I can see, is for you to marry her but even then you will have a hard time explaining to CIC how you have been in Canada for 2 years and now have a wife from another Country. You should have declared her in your initial application.

 

[nebz]

I cant marry her because of our religions. . ANd when I go here I dont have any ideas about what common law is. My only documnts is here is the reciept that I am sending money to her and pictures and the telephon records that we still have communication.

DO i still have any options? and thanks for your answer.

 

[fernendez]

Family Sponsorship:

Q: What is spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner?

Spouse - A spouse is defined as a life partner in a committed relationship who is of the opposite or same sex/gender. This person is married to you and the marriage is legally recognized both in Canada and in the country where it took place. CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) has begun recognizing same-sex marriages in processing immigration applications. It only applies to couples where one spouse is a Canadian citizen/permanent resident and to those who marry in Canada.

Common-law partner - A common-law partner is defined as a life partner in a committed relationship who has been continuously living together for at least one year. This person can be either opposite or same sex/gender. This is often referred as a domestic partner or civil partner in certain countries.

Conjugal partner - A conjugal partner is defined as a life partner in a committed relationship for at least one year. No cohabitation is required but a relationship must be interdependent in physical, financial, emotional, and social aspects. This person can be either opposite or same sex/gender. Conjugal partner sponsorship is used to sponsor a foreigner who is unable to either get married or live with a sponsor for at least one year due to a visa requirement. In other words, a foreign partner cannot be from a visitor visa exemption country. Examples of conjugal partners can be same-sex couples who are legally barred from getting married or opposite-sex couples where one of them is legally married and unable to get divorced. Opposite-sex couples who can get married are most likely unable to apply as conjugal partners.