Marriage and common law after COPR

[YounIO]

Dear All,

My common law partner and I got the COPR and now we want to get married before landing.
Do we need to inform IRCC about the marriage? Nothing is changing really since we both have the copr.
Please advise,

 

[iSaidGoodDay]

Dear All,

My common law partner and I got the COPR and now we want to get married before landing.
Do we need to inform IRCC about the marriage? Nothing is changing really since we both have the copr.
Please advise,

Multiple past threads on the topic says it shouldn't be an issue:
1. https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/update-marital-status-from-common-law-to-married-after-copr-and-before-landing.597386/
2. https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/copr-marital-status-mistake.611122/#post-7583372

 

[Raptor33]

Dear All,

My common law partner and I got the COPR and now we want to get married before landing.
Do we need to inform IRCC about the marriage? Nothing is changing really since we both have the copr.
Please advise,

Yes, you need to inform IRCC about your marriage. This is because your marital status may affect your eligibility for certain benefits and programs.

You can inform IRCC about your marriage by submitting a change of marital status form. You can find the form on the IRCC website.

When you submit the form, you will need to provide the following information:

• Your name
• Your spouse's name
• The date of your marriage
• The place of your marriage

You will also need to provide a copy of your marriage certificate.

Once you have submitted the form, IRCC will update your file and you will be able to access the benefits and programs that are available to married couples.

If you have any questions about your marital status and its impact on your immigration status, you should consult with an immigration lawyer. An immigration lawyer can help you understand your rights and options.