Living with Girlfriend - Will that be an issue with Immigration Officials??

[Kuz]

Hi everyone,

I have a one year work permit obtained through experience Canada program.

I'm moving there next Thursday. When I land, I'll be living with my Canadian girlfriend in Sarnia.

If I tell immigration officials when i land next week that I'll be living in Sarnia with her - will that be an issue? Will they think that ultimately I'll be looking to get permanent residency by applying as a common law partner with her? (if you live with someone for one year in Canada, you can apply for common law partnership).

Will they get suspicisous that my ultimate reason for taking the Experience Canada program is so that me and her can apply for common law partner status when the year is up so that i ultiamtely get residency.

Will this be an issue?

Should I find a different address instead? Or not tell them about my relationship with her,, just in case?

I'd appreciate opinions on this.

Thanks in advance!

K

 

[scylla]

When dealing with immigration officials - it's best to only provide information when asked.

State her address as the place you'll be living. No need to mention that this is your girlfriend's address. It's just where you've made arrangements to live while in Canada on your working holiday visa.

Even if you mention the girlfriend, you shouldn't have any issues since you're entering on the working holiday visa. But again, as a general rule - just answer the questions you're asked. Don't elaborate.

 

[chandika38]

You're right scylla,
make it short and sweet.Dont give them so much Information.
The more you talk the more you get in trouble.