The op2 manual is a great resource, I would definitely recommend it for people applying common-law.
I am 100% sure that you don't have to spend the full year in Canada because my partner and I spent about 10 months together in Canada and then a year in Germany and our application was approved.
If you have any more common-law questions feel free to ask!
Hi Sidcrose,
Can I email you privately, as I will be sponsored by my Canadian boyfriend this summer and it would be great to have some advice.
Amanda