Proof of funds/common law

[Juzza]

Hi everybody,

I'm looking for an information regarding the proof of funds and the partner.
The CIC website says:

"If your spouse is coming with you, you can count money you have together in a joint account. You may be able to count money in an account under their name only, but you must prove you have access to the money."

I was wondering if the same rule applies to my partner (using her account) even if she's not my spouse.

Thanks !

 

[mr.preetsingh]

Hi everybody,

I'm looking for an information regarding the proof of funds and the partner.
The CIC website says:

"If your spouse is coming with you, you can count money you have together in a joint account. You may be able to count money in an account under their name only, but you must prove you have access to the money."

I was wondering if the same rule applies to my partner (using her account) even if she's not my spouse.

Thanks !

Yes, this applies if you are living under Common Law

 

[Juzza]

Yes, this applies if you are living under Common Law

Have you done that in your case?
I find it a bit weird that the CIC clearly uses the word spouse and does not precise Common Law.

 

[mr.preetsingh]

Have you done that in your case?
I find it a bit weird that the CIC clearly uses the word spouse and does not precise Common Law.

They use common law. I am married.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=347&top=14

 

[Juzza]

Thank you Preet.
I know they do use common law.

But regarding proof of funds, I find two different information.
On this forum for example (and overall online but on unofficial websites), you can read:

"Acceptable proof of funds are:
-bank accounts in your name or the name of your accompanying spouse/common-law partner;"
https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/proof-of-funds-requirements-explained.45043/#post-323657

But, when I go on the official immigration website, the sentence is not the same:
"If your spouse is coming with you, you can count money you have together in a joint account. You may be able to count money in an account under their name only, but you must prove you have access to the money."

They do not mention common law, only spouse.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/become-candidate/eligibility/proof-funds.html

I'm not able to find any answer online neither, even if it seems quite unlikely that no one has never been in this situation before.

 

[mr.preetsingh]

Thank you Preet.
I know they do use common law.

But regarding proof of funds, I find two different information.
On this forum for example (and overall online but on unofficial websites), you can read:

"Acceptable proof of funds are:
-bank accounts in your name or the name of your accompanying spouse/common-law partner;"
https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/proof-of-funds-requirements-explained.45043/#post-323657

But, when I go on the official immigration website, the sentence is not the same:
"If your spouse is coming with you, you can count money you have together in a joint account. You may be able to count money in an account under their name only, but you must prove you have access to the money."

They do not mention common law, only spouse.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/become-candidate/eligibility/proof-funds.html

I'm not able to find any answer online neither, even if it seems quite unlikely that no one has never been in this situation before.

In "common law" case this is also applicable.

 

[Juzza]

In "common law" case this is also applicable.

Thanks a lot for your time

 

[MihaiS]

Hello,

On the same subject, how to do a letter explaining how to plan to support yourself and partner? It is on checklist-support documents no 5, living outside Canada. Bank statements, letters from banks and how to write the letter?
Thanks in advance