Hello all! I would be extremely grateful to anyone who can offer me some advice.
I met my Norwegian partner while on vacation in summer 2005 and since then we have been in a relationship and been spending time in both countries. In the five years since we met, I have spent 1 year and 6 months living with him in Norway (two 3-month visitor visas and one 1-year 'youth on the move' work visa) and he has spent 2 years in Canada (two 6-month visitor visas and one 1-year 'youth on the move' work visa). We have currently been apart for 4 months due to his visa expiring and the fact that he couldn't find a job in Canada that was enjoyable and paid enough money. We had been wanting to take a trip to India, so he returned to Norway to work for 5 months and earn some money for us to travel, while I stayed here in Canada to do the same.
We have purchased tickets for a trip to India from September-December, at the end of which we both plan to return to Canada, him on a visitor visa with the goal of submitting an outland common law partner application. I am a student (currently also working in a restaurant and as a summer research worker at my university) and will be starting a Master's degree on January of 2011 for which I have funding of 17000 CAD per year. I will also work several night a week in the restaurant if needed. I realise that this isn't a large salary, but we have lived off of similar funds before with out a problem, we live a fairly modest lifestyle apart from travel. I have never been on welfare or declared bankruptcy and I have no debt.
Do I need more money to be his sponsor? My parents have also offered their support if needed, but I am not sure if this makes any difference to the government?
We have proof of renting apartments together, although our utility bills and bank accounts are separate. We share all of our money, we just have not officially combined the accounts. We have taken many vacations together and have proof of ticket purchases and photos. We also have photos from family vacations, christmases, gatherings, etc. with both of our families. We have tons of emails as well.
Do these circumstances seem to be the type which would be accepted for the common law sponsorship, or would we be rejected for some reason? The forms are driving me crazy. We would be willing to marry, but wouldn't have the opportunity before we return back to Canada in December. I prefer not to marry immediately if unecessary, simply because I will be starting my graduate studies soon after returning to Canada and just don't feel I would have the time to organize it. Would marriage end up being less hassle in your opinion?
Thank you so much to anyone who can answer any of my questions or give any advice. We thought this would be less complicated, but it seems like a nightmare. Should we just press forward and get the ball rolling?
I met my Norwegian partner while on vacation in summer 2005 and since then we have been in a relationship and been spending time in both countries. In the five years since we met, I have spent 1 year and 6 months living with him in Norway (two 3-month visitor visas and one 1-year 'youth on the move' work visa) and he has spent 2 years in Canada (two 6-month visitor visas and one 1-year 'youth on the move' work visa). We have currently been apart for 4 months due to his visa expiring and the fact that he couldn't find a job in Canada that was enjoyable and paid enough money. We had been wanting to take a trip to India, so he returned to Norway to work for 5 months and earn some money for us to travel, while I stayed here in Canada to do the same.
We have purchased tickets for a trip to India from September-December, at the end of which we both plan to return to Canada, him on a visitor visa with the goal of submitting an outland common law partner application. I am a student (currently also working in a restaurant and as a summer research worker at my university) and will be starting a Master's degree on January of 2011 for which I have funding of 17000 CAD per year. I will also work several night a week in the restaurant if needed. I realise that this isn't a large salary, but we have lived off of similar funds before with out a problem, we live a fairly modest lifestyle apart from travel. I have never been on welfare or declared bankruptcy and I have no debt.
Do I need more money to be his sponsor? My parents have also offered their support if needed, but I am not sure if this makes any difference to the government?
We have proof of renting apartments together, although our utility bills and bank accounts are separate. We share all of our money, we just have not officially combined the accounts. We have taken many vacations together and have proof of ticket purchases and photos. We also have photos from family vacations, christmases, gatherings, etc. with both of our families. We have tons of emails as well.
Do these circumstances seem to be the type which would be accepted for the common law sponsorship, or would we be rejected for some reason? The forms are driving me crazy. We would be willing to marry, but wouldn't have the opportunity before we return back to Canada in December. I prefer not to marry immediately if unecessary, simply because I will be starting my graduate studies soon after returning to Canada and just don't feel I would have the time to organize it. Would marriage end up being less hassle in your opinion?
Thank you so much to anyone who can answer any of my questions or give any advice. We thought this would be less complicated, but it seems like a nightmare. Should we just press forward and get the ball rolling?
Thank you for your help! That reassures me a little, this application process is literally making me feel sick and depressed.