Help me assess my situation for Common-law sponsorship please

[bluesocks79]

Hi, I'm trying to figure out what we need to do for the best results..
So let me lay down all the information first.

- I've been living in Canada since 2003, as an International Student and Worker. (I worked here and there but couldn't collect 1 full year to apply for CEC myself)

- My Canadian partner and I have been dating for 5 years with friends and families acknowledgements.

- We've been living together since last December.

- Both of us are currently unemployed.

- Her income comes from occasional freelancing and sales of goods, but it's not enough to support both of us.

- My parent, a foreign worker, who owns a property in Canada, has been allowing us to live together at her place with no rent charged, this is indicated in a contract we all signed on.

- She's been helping out with groceries and necessities for the past living months. All recorded with receipts and notes.

So when it becomes 12 consecutive months of living together, is it possible for us to apply for any Family Sponsorship? Are there any requirements we are missing out? Does she have to have some sort of a job before we apply?

I'll be waiting for your replies. Thank you!

 

[Aquakitty]

Since you are applying common-law, you need a lot of solid proof that you cohabitate together for one year, such as bank statements, bills, rental agreements etc.

Regarding finances, it's kind of a double standard. While there is no actual financial requirement for her to sponsor you, you still have to show how you both intend to support yourself once you "land". But, the good news is you have been surviving since 2003 so that is in your favour imo.

You say you were a student, did you graduate so that when you get your PR you can get a job with a degree?

 

[bluesocks79]

Since you are applying common-law, you need a lot of solid proof that you cohabitate together for one year, such as bank statements, bills, rental agreements etc.

Regarding finances, it's kind of a double standard. While there is no actual financial requirement for her to sponsor you, you still have to show how you both intend to support yourself once you "land". But, the good news is you have been surviving since 2003 so that is in your favour imo.

You say you were a student, did you graduate so that when you get your PR you can get a job with a degree?

Pretty much. I've graduated from highschool and 4 year university, and have worked in my field for about 8 months. And I plan to continue working in my field, so does my partner who's also been to same university as I did. So our plan is to "land" me in Canada so that I can safely search for better jobs that won't worry about my foreigner status.