Trying to get my american boyfriend to live here

[JSOCBH]

Hi,
My american boyfriend and I have been dating for 4 years. He wants to move to canada. I'm planning on doing the common-law application was just wondering....

1- Does he just cross the border and we then apply after 5 months to extend his stay ?

2- What kind of proof does he need to prove he has lived with me? Does a joint canadian bank account with the same address work? His american bank sends letter to his canadian address, does that work?

3- When is the best time to send the application? Before extending the stay or after? I've read that some people sent their application right before extending their stay, i don't understand how they would prove their common- law living with them for a year with just 6 months of proof. I suppose its a matter of always extending your stay when its about to expire and stating that the reason of extension is for the common-law application?

4- Is it possible for him to cross the border before and during the application if he is only staying in the States for 2-3 days?

5- Also, he would be moving to Quebec, is it easier if we lived in Ontario ( we plan to) ? I know you can change your address while your application is being processed, but would i still need to get the Quebec certificate to sponsor? Is it best to stay in Quebec during this whole process?

6- Lastly, is it easier/simpler/ less stressful to send an application for married couple, instead of common- law?


Thank you and sorry if these questions have been answered (i couldn't find them if so). Would really appreciate the help!

 

[KBH]

1 - Yes, but when he crosses he needs to be carrying proof of how he will be supporting himself in Canada since he won't be working

2 - Joint Canadian bank account, driver's license with the same address, utility bills with both your names, both your names on one lease are all things people usually submit. The lease or mortgage tends to be the most important.

3 - You may have misunderstood in this case, as you cannot apply for sponsorship until you have been living together for 12 months consecutively. If his stays are extended for six months at a time, you would need to extend his stay twice before applying for PR (once after the first six months, and once after the second six months). Some people do have luck extending for a year at a time. For the PR app, if you apply inland with OWP, the OWP application gives him status once you've applied for that and you no longer have to keep extending his stay. If you apply outland, his stay needs to continue being extended.

4 - If he is crossing the border while you are establishing common-law, you will not need to apply to extend his stay, as his 6 months will reset any time he crosses. During the PR app processing, If you are applying outland, he can cross back and forth from the US as much as he wants without risking any impact on the application. If you are applying inland, this is not recommended, as if he were ever to be denied readmission to Canada the app would be considered abandoned and he would need to re-apply.

5 - The requirement for a CSQ is based on where you plan to land and settle rather than where the sponsor is presently living (at least I think, but maybe someone else can confirm). The CSQ is an extra step you would want to avoid if you do not actually plan to live in Quebec once he lands.

6 - Yes, by far. Less proof is required and you would not need to wait 12 months where he cannot work while you establish common law.

 

[JSOCBH]

1 - Yes, but when he crosses he needs to be carrying proof of how he will be supporting himself in Canada since he won't be working

2 - Joint Canadian bank account, driver's license with the same address, utility bills with both your names, both your names on one lease are all things people usually submit. The lease or mortgage tends to be the most important.

3 - You may have misunderstood in this case, as you cannot apply for sponsorship until you have been living together for 12 months consecutively. If his stays are extended for six months at a time, you would need to extend his stay twice before applying for PR (once after the first six months, and once after the second six months). Some people do have luck extending for a year at a time. For the PR app, if you apply inland with OWP, the OWP application gives him status once you've applied for that and you no longer have to keep extending his stay. If you apply outland, his stay needs to continue being extended.

4 - If he is crossing the border while you are establishing common-law, you will not need to apply to extend his stay, as his 6 months will reset any time he crosses. During the PR app processing, If you are applying outland, he can cross back and forth from the US as much as he wants without risking any impact on the application. If you are applying inland, this is not recommended, as if he were ever to be denied readmission to Canada the app would be considered abandoned and he would need to re-apply.

5 - The requirement for a CSQ is based on where you plan to land and settle rather than where the sponsor is presently living (at least I think, but maybe someone else can confirm). The CSQ is an extra step you would want to avoid if you do not actually plan to live in Quebec once he lands.

6 - Yes, by far. Less proof is required and you would not need to wait 12 months where he cannot work while you establish common law.

Thank you so so much!