Thank you, how long did you get a response from IRCC after PFL? Since you mentioned they say that they are satisfied with your reply. I’m wondering how IRCC contact applicants regarding PFL, thank you so much.
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It is incredibly dependent on various things including the reason for the PFL. Some PFLs are fairly simple and easily addressed so that would result in faster processing compared to more complex issues.
It was about 10 days since I sent them my response. The officer tried to call me but they couldn’t get in touch for two days in a row because of miscalls and poor connection. Then, they sent an email from the CIC-London office stating that they are happy with my explanation and suggesting I add my partner as accompanying. I had to ask some extra questions to decide and they promptly responded to that as well. Once I confirmed, they updated my secure account within a couple of hours with a list of required docs.
I believe that once a PFL is sent, a file is on the officer’s desk so they have to move it forward in some direction. You may not get a formal response like I did, but they will more than likely touch it.
Hi everyone, I’m looking for advice regarding my PR application (CEC – common-law partner).
My partner and I lived together in Canada from Jan 2023 to Feb 2025 (over 12 months). I had to return to India after my work permit expired, and my flight was booked even before I got the ITA. We're still in a genuine relationship and plan to live together again once PR is approved.
I just received a Procedural Fairness Letter (PFL) stating:
"I note that your partner is currently residing in India, and you are currently residing in Canada. Please note the definition of a common law partner in the Immigration Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR): common-law partner means, in relation to a person, an individual who is cohabiting with the person in a conjugal relationship, having so cohabited for a period of at least one year."
As per Kubeir, this seems to mean that IRCC believes we no longer qualify as common-law partners due to being apart for the past 6 months — even though we had already met the 1-year cohabitation requirement before I left.
Has anyone faced a similar situation? Can we still be considered common-law if the separation was temporary and beyond our control? Any tips on responding to the PFL would be appreciated!
My partner and I lived together in Canada from Jan 2023 to Feb 2025 (over 12 months). I had to return to India after my work permit expired, and my flight was booked even before I got the ITA. We're still in a genuine relationship and plan to live together again once PR is approved.
I just received a Procedural Fairness Letter (PFL) stating:
"I note that your partner is currently residing in India, and you are currently residing in Canada. Please note the definition of a common law partner in the Immigration Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR): common-law partner means, in relation to a person, an individual who is cohabiting with the person in a conjugal relationship, having so cohabited for a period of at least one year."
As per Kubeir, this seems to mean that IRCC believes we no longer qualify as common-law partners due to being apart for the past 6 months — even though we had already met the 1-year cohabitation requirement before I left.
Has anyone faced a similar situation? Can we still be considered common-law if the separation was temporary and beyond our control? Any tips on responding to the PFL would be appreciated!
What kind of permit does your common/law have? When does it expire? What NOC? Is there are reason you didn’t remain in Canada and change to VR while you waited for ITA? Did you live together alone or with a group?