Sponsoring options: don't know where to start HELP

[keesio]

As for your relationship starting when you were 13 and he was 21 - not sure how CIC would view that especially considering the age of consent in Canada in 16. But if it's OK in his culture to date girls that young, may be that would "overcome" it.

CIC does look at the whole picture and how cultural norms are come into play. They will give some leeway... but that leeway is usually if both people in the relationship is from the same (or similar) cultural background. For example if the OP is a Canadian of Tunisian descent and grew up in a Tunisian household in Canada. Then the cultural norms of Tunisian culture are taken into account. If the OP is of Tunisian background, that would help a lot.

 

[Rob_TO]

Some of the big red flags:
-different religions (this i compounded by the fact that it sounds like that this is a big issue with your family)
-your parents don't know / not accepting. This is not always a big negative. But because you are so young, CIC will hold this against you more than if you were a lot older.
-that fact that a good majority of your relationship was when you were a minor and he was an adult

In addition there may be a red flag based on the financial requirements to sponsor. While there is no set dollar amount you must meet for income, CIC will need to be convinced that after his PR is approved you won't need to go on welfare or social assistance to support him. They may or may not consider his job or what he intends to do for work in Canada. Typically younger people who are unemployed or students, get their parents/family to write letters saying they will financially support them as required after the applicant becomes a PR. However if your parents are not supportive then they will not write you this letter, so your financial ability may be an issue. If you are by any chance working full time though at the time you sponsor, then it wouldn't really be an issue.

 

[SenoritaBella]

I wouldn't look at it as a "problem" per se because it's the reality of your relationship. You met at a young age. Some points to clarify (in your relationship story) is how you met, if you were just friends, when it became more, any shared interests that brought you together, etc. Carefully select the chats you wish to include as evidence... overly explicit messages can be a turn off, especially if the couple comes from a conservative culture. I have read appeal cases where officers mention this.

How long do you plan to keep him a secret? If you are independent now, I think telling your parents makes sense. Before you do that though, try to anticipate any questions/concerns they may have and be prepared to answer them. Considering you have different religions, they may be curious if you would convert to Islam or vice-versa, etc.

I def need help especially the age difference between us when we started dating. Any suggestions how to tackle this problem? I have a feeling this might be one of the reasons they disapprove of my application.