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Also, under family members, do I have to include my family who are not accompanying me in Canada, or just my fiancee? EDIT: Never mind, figured out that it only means my family. For some odd reason I had it in my head that they needed my parents details...

One last thing... do we have to declare our common law partnership or am I putting myself down as 'never married' and her relationship to me as my fiancee?

Well, having been engaged since August 2008, I don't think that'll be an issue. I think the process I'll be taking is: Get extension of visitors Visa then either get married and apply for spousal or just go for a common law visa. You've been a fantastic help, no wonder you're a champion...

Well if it's a great benefit for the visa if we get married then have the ceremony at a later date (can't exactly get all of my family over here and plan a massive ceremony on short notice) What are the benefits of a spousal visa over a common law visa?

Thanks for that! Very helpful. I'm a bit worried if I put down that my reason for extension is 'applying for a common law visa' Is that likely to get me declined? If so, what would you suggest as a reason? I have the means to support myself (fiancee works part time and we're living with her...

I take it that means that if I were to apply now for an extension (less than a month from when I have to leave for home) that until I received a decision I would be allowed to stay in Canada? Also, besides the $75 application fee are there any other costs involved? Thanks.

Well, I'm in a bit of a predicament. I've been living with my Canadian fiancee with her parents in Canada for the last 5 months, I have to leave on April 10th due to only being able to stay for max of 6 months. Is there any way to apply for a Visa that will allow me to stay in the country...