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Common-law partner checklist (IMM 5589) question

KAS9

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Mar 17, 2017
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Hi Everyone,

I am a Canadian citizen applying to bring my partner to Canada from the USA. We are applying as a common-law couple, and we do not have any children. I have a question regarding the checklist. For box 7, "PROOF OF RELATIONSHIP TO SPONSOR" it says, "do you and your common-law partner have at least one child together?" I checked "no". Underneath this, it has a paragraph that starts with "if you answered yes, please provide a birth certificate..." and then it says in bold "Also provide:proof of financial dependency, proof that your relationship is recognized by friends/family, etc."

My question is, do I only need to provide proof of financial dependency, and proof of our relationship, etc., if we answered yes to having dependent children? I've been trying to include an image of the part i need help with, because I think that would help explain, but I'm having difficulties doing that. Any input is greatly appreciated! thanks!
 

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KAS9 said:
Hi Everyone,

I am a Canadian citizen applying to bring my partner to Canada from the USA. We are applying as a common-law couple, and we do not have any children. I have a question regarding the checklist. For box 7, "PROOF OF RELATIONSHIP TO SPONSOR" it says, "do you and your common-law partner have at least one child together?" I checked "no". Underneath this, it has a paragraph that starts with "if you answered yes, please provide a birth certificate..." and then it says in bold "Also provide:proof of financial dependency, proof that your relationship is recognized by friends/family, etc."

My question is, do I only need to provide proof of financial dependency, and proof of our relationship, etc., if we answered yes to having dependent children? I've been trying to include an image of the part i need help with, because I think that would help explain, but I'm having difficulties doing that. Any input is greatly appreciated! thanks!
Ah, I can see how you interpreted that. However, it's asking you to further provide more proof of relationship - it isn't related to the dependent children question. So to answer your question, yes most definitely provide photos of you and your partner and select 2 documents out of 3 options on the checklist.