Hmmm...Since CRA recognizes two spouses for tax purposes...

[Ponga]

CIC should do the same, right?

http://www.assante.com/advisors/fmalinka/documents/N-CLU-More%20Than%20One%20Spouse%20May%20Apr%2007.pdf
(second and third paragraphs,page 1 left side).


My CL sponsor was still separated when our CL officially started and therefore her filing status was listed as separated, rather than CL (we never even considered having her change it with CRA...until a few days ago, since I'm a Non-resident...obviously). Out of sheer panic, we had planned for her to refile ASAP, but based on this article, CRA recognizes a legal spouse as well as CL simultaneously `for income tax purposes'.

So...maybe I'm worrying too much since CIC should also realize that a person can be separated and CL at the same time.

Would submitting a CL sponsorship application with the sponsor being shown with CRA (and Option C) as separated be disastrous to our application?


As always, the community insight here is very valuable to us. Thank you.

 

[canadianwoman]

I would not worry about it. In your PR application you have clearly stated that your partner was separated at the beginning of the relationship. IF the visa officer asks why her status is not common-law on the Option C, you can explain that she was separated at the time, and living with you. My guess is the officer will not ask.

 

[Ponga]

Thank you for your feedback.

Since she is not listed as single on her Option C, I'm going to file this one under `don't worry about it'.

Thanks again. I appreciate your opinion.