How to get the letter from IRCC stating that your sponsorship application is admissible?

[Rephil]

Hey everyone,

I'm a US citizen currently seeking a "conjugal partner" sponsorship via my Canadian partner (she lives in Quebec). We've downloaded all of the forms necessary to start the process. As I've been looking at the Checklist (IMM 5629), I noticed that Step 2 lists: Application to Sponsor, Sponsorship Agreement and Undertaking (IMM 1344). But on the "Sponsor Guide", one of the first things listed under "What Steps Are Involved in Sponsoring a Person?" section is the following:

"Once you receive a letter from the IRCC stating that your sponsorship application is admissible, you can submit your undertaking application to the MIDI."

So how exactly does my sponsor receive this letter? Is there some other paperwork/form we fill out and send in before using the checklist as a guideline? It seems like we can't really move forward with the checklist until we have this letter. And once we receive this letter, I assume we send a copy of it along with everything else listed on the IMM 5629 checklist?

Any help would be much appreciated! Thank you!

 

[kcward7]

Hey everyone,

I'm a US citizen currently seeking a "conjugal partner" sponsorship via my Canadian partner (she lives in Quebec). We've downloaded all of the forms necessary to start the process. As I've been looking at the Checklist (IMM 5629), I noticed that Step 2 lists: Application to Sponsor, Sponsorship Agreement and Undertaking (IMM 1344). But on the "Sponsor Guide", one of the first things listed under "What Steps Are Involved in Sponsoring a Person?" section is the following:

"Once you receive a letter from the IRCC stating that your sponsorship application is admissible, you can submit your undertaking application to the MIDI."

So how exactly does my sponsor receive this letter? Is there some other paperwork/form we fill out and send in before using the checklist as a guideline? It seems like we can't really move forward with the checklist until we have this letter. And once we receive this letter, I assume we send a copy of it along with everything else listed on the IMM 5629 checklist?

Any help would be much appreciated! Thank you!

You don't qualify for conjugal. As a US citizen there are no legal or immigration barriers stopping you from establishing common law or marrying.

You need to wait until you qualify for common law or marry to apply.

 

[scylla]

Hey everyone,

I'm a US citizen currently seeking a "conjugal partner" sponsorship via my Canadian partner (she lives in Quebec). We've downloaded all of the forms necessary to start the process. As I've been looking at the Checklist (IMM 5629), I noticed that Step 2 lists: Application to Sponsor, Sponsorship Agreement and Undertaking (IMM 1344). But on the "Sponsor Guide", one of the first things listed under "What Steps Are Involved in Sponsoring a Person?" section is the following:

"Once you receive a letter from the IRCC stating that your sponsorship application is admissible, you can submit your undertaking application to the MIDI."

So how exactly does my sponsor receive this letter? Is there some other paperwork/form we fill out and send in before using the checklist as a guideline? It seems like we can't really move forward with the checklist until we have this letter. And once we receive this letter, I assume we send a copy of it along with everything else listed on the IMM 5629 checklist?

Any help would be much appreciated! Thank you!

Conjugal isn't an option for you since you face no real immigration barriers to getting married and/or living together for a year to become common law.

 

[Rephil]

Ah, okay. We've been together for almost 2.5 years. So should I try to be sponsored via Common Law then? I'm also not sure how I can live with her for a year when I'm only legally allowed to say in Canada up to 6 months. Not to mention the fear I have of staying for 6 months, returning home, and then being met with resistance at the border when they question me as to why I've been in Canada for so long previously.

 

[scylla]

Ah, okay. We've been together for almost 2.5 years. So should I try to be sponsored via Common Law then? I'm also not sure how I can live with her for a year when I'm only legally allowed to say in Canada up to 6 months. Not to mention the fear I have of staying for 6 months, returning home, and then being met with resistance at the border when they question me as to why I've been in Canada for so long previously.

You can only apply as common law if you have lived together continuously for at least one full year and have evidence to support this.

You can come to Canada for six months and then very easily extend your visit for another six months to achieve the year of cohabitation (no need to return to the U.S.).

 

[kcward7]

Ah, okay. We've been together for almost 2.5 years. So should I try to be sponsored via Common Law then? I'm also not sure how I can live with her for a year when I'm only legally allowed to say in Canada up to 6 months. Not to mention the fear I have of staying for 6 months, returning home, and then being met with resistance at the border when they question me as to why I've been in Canada for so long previously.

You're not only legally allowed to stay for 6 months. Once that 6 months is coming to an end, you apply to extend your stay as a visitor.

 

[Rephil]

Thanks for your patience and replies, it's extremely helpful.

1. If I want to spend time outside of Canada visiting my own family back in the US, will this become an issue when proving my 1 year cohabitation? Is there some kind of paperwork or proof I should carry on me when crossing the border to avoid issue or suspicion in why I've been staying in Canada for so long?

2. If I apply to extend my visit for another 6 months, what happens if my application is denied? Does it happen often?

3. By moving forward with this, and staying with my partner for a year in Canada, I'd obviously need to transport some of my belongings (desktop computer, bags of clothes, possibly a TV, etc). When crossing the border with these items, how exactly do I explain why I'm bringing these? I've been seeing multiple people mentioning on various forums that announcing that you're staying in Canada for the reason of seeking eventual permanent residence is a bad move.

My biggest nightmare is running into some kind of issue at the border and being barred from entering Canada anymore.

And some extra background info: I'm a self-employed graphic designer, so I work remotely. I'd still be working for my clients while living with my partner in Canada. I currently have a Nexus pass, and I visit every 4 weeks or so and stay for 1-2 weeks.

 

[scylla]

Thanks for your patience and replies, it's extremely helpful.

1. If I want to spend time outside of Canada visiting my own family back in the US, will this become an issue when proving my 1 year cohabitation? Is there some kind of paperwork or proof I should carry on me when crossing the border to avoid issue or suspicion in why I've been staying in Canada for so long?

2. If I apply to extend my visit for another 6 months, what happens if my application is denied? Does it happen often?

3. By moving forward with this, and staying with my partner for a year in Canada, I'd obviously need to transport some of my belongings (desktop computer, bags of clothes, possibly a TV, etc). When crossing the border with these items, how exactly do I explain why I'm bringing these? I've been seeing multiple people mentioning on various forums that announcing that you're staying in Canada for the reason of seeking eventual permanent residence is a bad move.

My biggest nightmare is running into some kind of issue at the border and being barred from entering Canada anymore.

And some extra background info: I'm a self-employed graphic designer, so I work remotely. I'd still be working for my clients while living with my partner in Canada. I currently have a Nexus pass, and I visit every 4 weeks or so and stay for 1-2 weeks.

1. You should keep your time apart to a minimum, generally under three weeks and not too many trips in one year. Otherwise IRCC may see it as a break in the 1 year continuous cohabitation requirement. There is also always some risk (not matter how small) that you may not be allowed to re-enter Canada after you leave.
2. If you state that your reasons for extending are to achieve a year of cohabitation to apply for PR and show you / your partner have sufficient funds to support your stay in Canada, approval is almost guaranteed.
3. You should only bring with you what a visitor normally brings. Clothing and a computer are fine. The TV should be left in the US (either in storage or with family/friends) along with other items you normally wouldn't bring as a visitor including furniture, appliances, kitchen items, etc.