I’m Canadian, my boyfriend is Mexican

[Jessymaudem]

I’m Canadian and my boyfriend is Mexican, we are not married yet and we both live in the US. If we plan to move to Canada, how do I get residency or citizenship for my boyfriend? Do I get married in the US?

 

[bellaluna]

I’m Canadian and my boyfriend is Mexican, we are not married yet and we both live in the US. If we plan to move to Canada, how do I get residency or citizenship for my boyfriend? Do I get married in the US?

Do you have proof of having lived together for 12 consecutive months?

This is a good place to start. Be sure to click all the numbered links at the top and read. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...mily-sponsorship/spouse-partner-children.html

 

[Jessymaudem]

We have the same living adress for over a year and a half. So yes.

Do you have proof of having lived together for 12 consecutive months?

This is a good place to start. Be sure to click all the numbered links at the top and read. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...mily-sponsorship/spouse-partner-children.html

 

[bellaluna]

We have the same living adress for over a year and a half. So yes.

Great, there's a good chance you can actually apply from the US at this very moment, but you'll have to be prepared to show that you'll be moving to Canada once your partner's permanent residency application is approved.

You may also want to check out the family sponsorship forum to get more information, and if you have more questions:
https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/forums/family-class-sponsorship.5/