Hello everyone, I am originally from Hong Kong and have obtained an open work permit under the "Hong Kong Pathway" launched by IRCC. I arrived in Canada in September 2023 with this work permit and am currently seeking a full-time job. In December 2023, I met my partner, who is also an open-work permit holder from Hong Kong. If my partner works in a local firm and continues to do so until the end of this year, he will be eligible to apply for permanent residency in Canada.
We have been living together since the beginning of this year, renting a condo with both our names on the rental agreement and maintaining a joint account for household finances. We plan to apply for common law partnership once my partner successfully obtains permanent residency in Canada. However, we are unsure about the specific documents we need to prepare. I have heard that IRCC may not approve applications from couples who have lived together for only 1 year, as they are concerned about potential fraudulent marriages. We are genuinely committed to building a home and family in Canada, despite having only been together for a few months. Is there a way to demonstrate to IRCC that our relationship is genuine?
We have been living together since the beginning of this year, renting a condo with both our names on the rental agreement and maintaining a joint account for household finances. We plan to apply for common law partnership once my partner successfully obtains permanent residency in Canada. However, we are unsure about the specific documents we need to prepare. I have heard that IRCC may not approve applications from couples who have lived together for only 1 year, as they are concerned about potential fraudulent marriages. We are genuinely committed to building a home and family in Canada, despite having only been together for a few months. Is there a way to demonstrate to IRCC that our relationship is genuine?