I actually have more questions than answers as I am in the same boat. Legally married in the Philippines but already separated (without any legal documentation) for 4 years before coming to Canada as LiC. Now that I am about to approach my 24th month as LiC, I am conflicted as to what I am to put into my marital status in my OWP and PR. I already have a common-law partner back home. I don't know what to put in my application?
Been researching on this topic and see what the province of BC has to say. According to them:
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How do I know if I am legally separated? When two people, who have been living together in a marriage or marriage-like relationship, decide not to live together any more, they are separated. There is no such thing as a "legal" separation; if you are living apart, you are separated."
source:
BC Website under Justice » Family Justice » Basics of Family Law » Separation and Divorce |
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Honestly this poses more questions than answers. So is it safe to say that I am separated now because I am not living with my spouse? Anybody care to help us out?