Crossing with common-law partner(US/CAN)

[xoxokirsten]

Hello all,

My partner and I are an American/Canadian common-law couple. Our outland application is close to being completed and will be mailed off soon! The application fees were paid today, my medical is done and I should be receiving my FBI letter in the mail soon.

Now here is what I'd like some insight on. Because we are so close to submitting our application and the fees have been paid along with our application close to completion would it be wise to cross with my common-law partner now, along with what we have completed and the application receipt, and tell the officer that he will be sponsoring me for permanent residency and go from there?

I have read on here of some couples doing this before they submit and I'd just like some more insight or advice.

 

[scylla]

Exactly how much time are you spending in Canada vs. the US? How often do you cross back and forth?

 

[scylla]

In an earlier post you had said the following: "I cross frequently for school in US, for about six hours Monday-Thursday, then the rest of my time is spent in Canada with my partner."

If this is in fact what you are doing then you really are living in Canada and not behaving as a visitor. It is also reasonable that CBSA may look at this as an abuse of visitor priviledges. I would expect your problems at the border will continue until your application is fully processed and you are approved for PR.

The only advice I would give you is to not argue at all with CBSA officers if they look like they may deny you entry into Canada. Better a denial than a ban.

 

[Ponga]

I completely agree with scylla...you really ARE living in Canada and need to tread very lightly with the CBSA. If they suddenly slap you with an Exclusion Order, things INSTANTLY become extremely complicated!