Visa to sponsorship

[Devilustangel]

I am dating a Canadian citizen. I currently reside in the U.S. ... I have been searching for a clear answer as to what to do ... I plan on moving there around February of next year at absolute latest ... Now I have found that I can stay there up to 6 months and apply for an extended stay but cant find appropriate reasons they will grant them ... And I don't want to rush into marriage ... Any information would be helpful

 

[scylla]

I am dating a Canadian citizen. I currently reside in the U.S. ... I have been searching for a clear answer as to what to do ... I plan on moving there around February of next year at absolute latest ... Now I have found that I can stay there up to 6 months and apply for an extended stay but cant find appropriate reasons they will grant them ... And I don't want to rush into marriage ... Any information would be helpful

You cannot "move" to Canada as a visitor. All you can do is visit temporarily. There are risks in arriving at the border looking like you're trying to move to Canada without authorization - sometimes this can result in entry to Canada being refused. If you are allowed into Canada, you will likely be allowed in for six months (although how long is up to the CBSA officer) and you can apply for an extension once you are in Canada. As a visitor, you are not allowed to work or attend school - and also won't benefit from Canada's health care program.

I assume you are a US passport holder? (It's not entirely clear from your post.)

 

[Devilustangel]

You cannot "move" to Canada as a visitor. All you can do is visit temporarily. There are risks in arriving at the border looking like you're trying to move to Canada without authorization - sometimes this can result in entry to Canada being refused. If you are allowed into Canada, you will likely be allowed in for six months (although how long is up to the CBSA officer) and you can apply for an extension once you are in Canada. As a visitor, you are not allowed to work or attend school - and also won't benefit from Canada's health care program.

I assume you are a US passport holder? (It's not entirely clear from your post.)

Yes I am him and I frequently go back and fourth since I currently reside less than 10 hours south of where he is ... eventually we do plan on applying for the family sponsorship ... but it says for the common law relationship proof that we need to be living together at least a year ... but only allowed legally for 6 months ... the other issue is I am med dependant and can't not have health insurance... so we are at a loss as to how to go about this

 

[scylla]

Yes I am him and I frequently go back and fourth since I currently reside less than 10 hours south of where he is ... eventually we do plan on applying for the family sponsorship ... but it says for the common law relationship proof that we need to be living together at least a year ... but only allowed legally for 6 months ... the other issue is I am med dependant and can't not have health insurance... so we are at a loss as to how to go about this

Yes - you must live together for a full year to become common law. To do this you would enter Canada for six months as a visitor and then extend your visit by another six months to gain the full year. When you enter Canada, you don't want to say you are moving and should only arrive with a couple of suitcases (don't bring everything you own - that will significantly increase the chances of issues at the border). Only bring things with you that a tourist would normally bring (this means leaving behind stuff like furniture, kitchen supplies, etc.).

You definitely will not be covered by Canada's health care system while here as a visitor. So you will need to take out private insurance. Private insurance will only cover emergencies. You'll have to pay out of pocket for any non-emergency medical care. You can bring up to a 90 day supply of personal medication with you when you come to Canada. After that, you'll need to visit a doctor in Canada to get a prescription and obtain your medications here. Suggest you check out the costs of your medication in Canada. You should assume you'll have to pay for it out of pocket since it's an existing condition and private insurance won't cover it.