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So, I made it to Quebec! I was asked just one question "what's the purpose of your visit?" I answered and was let through in literally 20 seconds without a single problem. I really don't understand the drastically different approaches in each scenario, but I'm happy to be here now at any rate...

Thanks again, scylla. This makes sense. I think I'll plan for a 3 week visit and get everything in order to substantiate that visit and avoid problems... And depending what happens at that time, I'll take things from there. Hopefully all goes well!

Thanks for the response about the impossibility of going the conjugal partner route. Common law would be fine to me... But again, the difficulty here arises in that we'd need to be living together for a year, correct? This doesn't seem possible given that ties need to be maintained to a home...

Thanks again for the reply, scylla. I'm sure you're busy, but if you have time I'd like to ask you a few more questions. Though I do want to visit my girlfriend, it is a priority to ultimately/eventually go to Canada to live together. But part of the importance of building a relationship is of...

Thanks for the reply, scylla... Does this length of time apply even when I'd have a return flight confirming my departure? The worry of "not having strong ties" implies that a person might attempt to stay in Canada... But if a return ticket shows that they plan to leave, doesn't this refute this...

I'd still love to hear some input if anyone has advice!

Hello everyone! I'm a US citizen and need some advice on gaining entry into Canada. Let me explain my situation as accurately as possible, as I would greatly appreciate your input and recommendations. My girlfriend is a Canadian citizen - we've been dating for a little over a year. We initially...