Ok here's the story. I am a Canadian living in Mississauga. My girlfriend is an American from Buffalo. We recently bought a house in Stoney Creek, Ont. So far it is only in my name, closing date is not until OCT 08, so we trying to figure out if we can/should put it in both of our names. Our intention is to marry in summer of 2009. She works for a U.S. company but works from home (usually from my place in Mississauga). Originally our thoughts were to have her apply as a skilled worker for permanent res (she would pass no problem) so that we could live together until we get married next summer. Then we realized that it would probably be a waste of time and money to apply for this visa since it take upwards of 20 month to get approved. We mind as well wait to get married and then apply as spouses.
Basically my question is can we live together in Canada until we get married in Sept 2009? She usually returns to the U.S. every 2 or 3 weeks sometimes to visit her family and sometimes for business. Can she stay in Canada while returning to the U.S. every once and a while? I know she can legally on visit for only 6 months but does returning to the U.S. every once and a while 'reset the clock"?
As of right now she is staying with me in Mississauga but still has her N.Y. address, Licence, Vehicle Plates..etc. We also have a cottage purchased together in both of our names, in Niagara Falls, Ont. When she comes to Canada from the U.S. she usually tells Canada customs that she is going to her cottage.
Any ideas?
Basically my question is can we live together in Canada until we get married in Sept 2009? She usually returns to the U.S. every 2 or 3 weeks sometimes to visit her family and sometimes for business. Can she stay in Canada while returning to the U.S. every once and a while? I know she can legally on visit for only 6 months but does returning to the U.S. every once and a while 'reset the clock"?
As of right now she is staying with me in Mississauga but still has her N.Y. address, Licence, Vehicle Plates..etc. We also have a cottage purchased together in both of our names, in Niagara Falls, Ont. When she comes to Canada from the U.S. she usually tells Canada customs that she is going to her cottage.
Any ideas?