Required to declare common law partnership?

[catman87]

I have an odd situation. I recently received an ITA but noticed the definition of common-law according to Canadian immigration. I originally received a provincial nomination and now this ITA as single. For just over a year, I have been living with a girlfriend in the US, however we do not have any shared bank accounts or bills, aside from the lease and while I have my heart set on immigrating, she is not sure if she wants to accompany me or not. If she chose to move to Canada, she would get a work permit or immigrate on her own accord.

Am I required to declare myself as "common law" in the application even though I have little proof of the relationship and pretty weak commitment? Based on my reading, it looks like I would only need to declare if I intended to sponsor her down the road or bring her with me.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

I have an odd situation. I recently received an ITA but noticed the definition of common-law according to Canadian immigration. I originally received a provincial nomination and now this ITA as single. For just over a year, I have been living with a girlfriend in the US, however we do not have any shared bank accounts or bills, aside from the lease and while I have my heart set on immigrating, she is not sure if she wants to accompany me or not. If she chose to move to Canada, she would get a work permit or immigrate on her own accord.

Am I required to declare myself as "common law" in the application even though I have little proof of the relationship and pretty weak commitment? Based on my reading, it looks like I would only need to declare if I intended to sponsor her down the road or bring her with me.

Yes, you are required to declare and include your common-law partner. You can include her as non-accompanying. She is required to fill out forms, submit documents/PCCs, do a medical etc.

 

[catman87]

I see, thank you Canuck_in_uk. Would this mean I need to resubmit my Provincial Nomination and express entry accordingly or because they are non-accompanying I only need to make changes in the application?

 

[canuck_in_uk]

I see, thank you Canuck_in_uk. Would this mean I need to resubmit my Provincial Nomination and express entry accordingly or because they are non-accompanying I only need to make changes in the application?

I don't know about the PNP change. I suggest you contact them. For the federal app, you just submit the app with her as non-accompanying.