Common Law Status with Canada Revenue Agency

[marnot]

Should we change my Canadian partners status on CRA website before or after I get Permanent Resident Status?

Thanks!

 

[Wakki]

Marital status

 

[carolbb23]

Should we change my Canadian partners status on CRA website before or after I get Permanent Resident Status?

Thanks!

yes

 

[Rob_TO]

Should we change my Canadian partners status on CRA website before or after I get Permanent Resident Status?

Thanks!

You change your status with CRA when you reach 12 months of cohabitation.

Your PR status is irrelevant to your partner claiming common-law to CRA for tax purposes.