Incorrect common law status - how to update

[prstar]

My boyfriend and I are both applying for PR (me under CEC, him under PNP). We were incorrectly advised that we didn't need to declare common law status on our applications (even though we've been living together over a year).
Can anyone advise what the implications for this are and how we would go about updating our status to common law?

 

[zardoz]

Yes, you MUST inform CIC that your status has changed, or was incorrect at the time of application.
I believe that the procedure is simple but you probably should raise a Case Specific Enquiry or contact the CIC call centre for specific instructions, given that you have two simultaneous applications in progress.