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Did exactly the same on my application that was received by CIC on May 19th 2015. I don't see any reason for our mistake to mean anything other than a refund somewhere down the line and indeed, got the following reply on that topic from yet another person who did exactly the same thing. Feeling...

Unfortunately you don't meet the requirements to be considered under the common-law class. As to whether you'd be able to apply as conjugal or not, I'll leave that to other members that may have a better understanding. Source...

Thank goodness! There was me worrying about nothing. Now to hope there's nothing else I messed up and keep my fingers crossed for AOR sometime soon! Cheers for all of the replies folks!

Hi there, Not really sure how we made this mistake but when we sent our application we accidentally paid the wrong fees - in a way that resulted in us overpaying :/ We selected on the payment screen: - Sponsorship Application ($75) - Spouse or Common-law Partner ($550) - Right of Permanent...

Hi all, Sent off my application for the OWP along with my inland application a couple of weeks back, but I noticed a few days ago that the OWP form (IMM 5710) had been updated prior to my sending it (I sent one dated 03/2015 but the current version is dated 04/2015). I'm so tired of sitting at...

... thinking of mistakes ... think I made a big one. Have just noticed that the version of the OWP form I sent was dated "03/2015" but that the latest version on the website is "04/2015"... :o Now, I personally can't see any difference between the two, but I'm just wondering if this is likely...

Personally, I sent my application in a small box and shipped it using Canada Post Xpresspost to the regular address as it's being shipped by Canada Post as opposed to another courier. Think the alternate address is more for FedEx/Purolator

My understanding, and I'm sure someone will correct me if this isn't the case, is that anyone can apply for the OWP with their PR application as long as they are within status - i.e., current permit or visitor visa / implied status.

Hoping you, or someone else that's got their OWP so far can answer this - when you say you received your OWP, do they just mail it to you? Or do you have to flagpole to receive it? Just wondering as I'm potentially changing address in a few months time. Thanks!

Hi folks, I'm sorry if this is a silly question - I'm sending my OWP application at the same time as my PR application - do I need to send them TWO copies of my ID docs etc, one for the OWP and one for the PR? Thanks!

Great, thanks for the help!

Hi all, Final question before I send this - I promise. My partner and I have one child together, who by birth is a British and Canadian Citizen. IMM 0008 asks if you have any dependents to list them, but only if they aren't already citizens. As our son is already a citizen, obviously we...

Well we were planning on including as much as possible - even stuff that's only loosely relevant! It's good to know that they'll just reach out if they're in need of more information - with the current long timeframes just want to avoid delaying things any more! Cheers Ponga, just putting...

Hi all, After much time preparing our application, we're pretty much done - except for one thing - we're a little stick on IMM 5285 (Questionnaire) Question 5: Are you in a common-law relationship… if yes, provide written and documentary evidence etc... The form specifies certain examples...

Yeah, that made me laugh too! As I say, everything above the board folks :)

Yes, she declares the income on her tax returns and it shows on her option C. Guess I have my answer then! Thank you all!

Hi all, Hoping I can get some expertise here! My partner is currently finishing off her paperwork in order to sponsor me, and is currently stuck on IMM 5481. Essentially, the form asks if you are UNEMPLOYED, EMPLOYED, or SELF EMPLOYED. My parter stays at home with our child, but also minds...

Hi there, So we're finally applying for permanent residency after a few years of messing around with bits of paper. I know that there's currently a pilot scheme running where inland applications for spousal PR can also apply for an open work permit and be approved for the WP w/in 4 months - my...

Hi all, Please excuse the slightly lengthy story here. I am currently living in Canada with my Canadian common-law partner and 2-year-old son on my second IEC work permit which expires in just under 3 weeks. I do not currently have any new work permit or anything lined up beyond that point due...

Hey, thanks for the advice. You're right, certainly the cohabitation is where I need to focus, but equally it'll be the most difficult to prove for the reasons I stated above. I guess we'll just have to find as much as possible to tie us to that address. I'm sure we both have stuff linked to...