Conjugal Partner: "Explain why..."

[Baffled]

Thanks. Will get on this as soon as possible. Not sure if we can gather all of this proof before my extension due date. Wonder how I can prove that we are trying to do the application so I can extend my stay in Canada and get this done, as that is a requirement to get another extension.

 

[rhcohen2014]

Also some banks allow you to open up a joint account while here as a visitor. Just need to ask around until you find one that will do it. I remember seeing other people successful with this but can't recall which bank they used.

i'm not sure it's as easy to do for commonlaw couples (though i could be wrong). we had to show our marriage certificate to be able to open a joint account before i was a pr. most banks require at least this much. i'm not sure what is needed to prove commonlaw, or if they will only accept marriage certificates. the only way to know is to go the bank and ask. calling the bank may not be as successful as actually going down in person.

 

[rhcohen2014]

Thanks. Will get on this as soon as possible. Not sure if we can gather all of this proof before my extension due date. Wonder how I can prove that we are trying to do the application so I can extend my stay in Canada and get this done, as that is a requirement to get another extension.

you can pay for the fees and do the medical before you send in your application and that is considered proof of plans to apply. if they are requesting proof it it being submitted, that's a different story. the one thing to keep in mind when doing a medical early, is you want to do it as close as possible to submitting, as it is only valid for 12 months.

 

[taffy7]

I added my husband to my credit card and my bank account with TD , he just needed ID which he used his passport. My husband is not even in the country and is able to use our credit card in the U.K.

 

[Baffled]

Well then this can get close...

"Must have proof of application for permanent residence for further applications."

So, like you said, do you think the application fee and medical exam will do?

 

[Baffled]

I added my husband to my credit card and my bank account with TD , he just needed ID which he used his passport. My husband is not even in the country and is able to use our credit card in the U.K.

Thanks Taffy, will try there after we talk to her bank.

 

[taffy7]

Absolutely!! Has your partner got her option c print out and do you have your police certificate yet ?

 

[Baffled]

Absolutely!! Has your partner got her option c print out and do you have your police certificate yet ?

Option C not yet.

Police certificate - Sent it late Jan 2015 and still waiting. They say 14 to 16 weeks, 18 weeks worse case scenario for response, and still waiting .

 

[SchnookoLoly]

So you can show proof that you've applied for it as well, along with your medical and paying the application fees.

 

[Baffled]

So you can show proof that you've applied for it as well, along with your medical and paying the application fees.

Okay, great to know. Thanks.

 

[Ponga]

Scotia Bank was easy to deal with when we changed a single account to a joint account. All they needed was government issued photo ID (foreign Passport) and the presence of the account holder to sign the form. In and out in about 10 minutes.


And as others have suggested, sending in the application before requesting an extension is great, but...make sure you have included solid evidence of your cohabiting, because otherwise it will likely be denied, because it is the foundation for common-law sponsorship!

 

[Baffled]

Scotia Bank was easy to deal with when we changed a single account to a joint account. All they needed was government issued photo ID (foreign Passport) and the presence of the account holder to sign the form. In and out in about 10 minutes.

And as others have suggested, sending in the application before requesting an extension is great, but...make sure you have included solid evidence of your cohabiting, because otherwise it will likely be denied, because it is the foundation for common-law sponsorship!

Ahh, good to know thanks Ponga.

What we will do for the extension is pay the fee and get the medical exam, send that in with the request to extend my stay in Canada.

Then while that is going on we will try to get the following:

Joint Bank Accounts
Joint Residential Lease/Joint Rental Payments (letters from property management)
Joint Utility Bills
Correspondence letters to myself and girlfriend (got some of those)
Joint Ownership of the dog
Car insurance listing both of us on the policy

Hope this will be enough. They aren't looking for time frames for any of the above, are they? Example, from date to date they have had the joint accounts.

 

[Ponga]

That's all good to include with your proof, but remember that the best proof you can have is something in writing from her landlord or property manager. THIS is what shows that you were both legally responsible for the rental unit and that you were [likely] cohabiting their as your primary residence. Having mail that you both received at that address over the span of your time there is the next best thing.

You pretty much answered your own question by asking "They aren't looking for time frames for any of the above, are they? Example, from date to date they have had the joint accounts."

Sending a bunch of `new' proof, won't help you unless you have the aforementioned paperwork showing that you were living there.
Your list will, however, certainly help if you do. It will also help moving forward, since CIC sometimes (more often than not, lately) likes to ask for continued proof during the process...when you least expect it. Make sure you gather and retain anything and everything that can prove that you are continuing to live together as well.

 

[innosense]

CIC is still going to wonder what stopped u from getting married. You are here physically and you can have a simple court marriage and explain that you will have bigger celebration once you are a PR and begin working. You have good proof for establishing genuine relationship.

Even you can relax once you send off ur application.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

CIC is still going to wonder what stopped u from getting married. You are here physically and you can have a simple court marriage and explain that you will have bigger celebration once you are a PR and begin working. You have good proof for establishing genuine relationship.

No, CIC will not wonder why they didn't get married. The common-law sponsorship class exists because CIC recognizes that some people in serious and committed relationships don't want to get married simply for immigration.