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Common-law Sponsor Question

galpinj

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May 11, 2016
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Hey guys,

I realize I've been posting quite a bit today, but it's only because everyone's input has been invaluable to my girlfriend's application!

I have (hopefully) one final question:

There are a ton of spots in the application that ask for information from the spouse/common-law partner; however, I am pretty certain that for many of these sections I (as the sponsor) do not actually need to submit extra documentation.

For example, "non-accompanying family members declaration" is to be done by spouse, common-law partners, or dependent children. Although I am the common-law spouse, I am exempt from this form as I am the sponsor, correct? Another similar form is the Schedule A Background (IMM5669E); they have an option for the principal applicant (my gf) and one for "the spouse" (me). I don't actually need to fill in this form for myself as I am the sponsor, right? Only my girlfriend needs to fill in this form.

There are many places where the two terms seem to conflict, and so I just want to be certain that the application is complete before we submit everything.

I'm aware that this problem is fairly convoluted, and so I'd like to thank everyone in advance for their efforts in helping me!
 

Ponga

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The problem is that CIC uses those same forms for other immigration streams, beside the Family Class Spousal Sponsorship.

Your assessment is correct. You do NOT need to fill those out. If your partner and you were being sponsored together, you would.

She should list you as her Common-Law partner on IMM5406, even though you are her sponsor. This one confused most of us.
 
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galpinj

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Thank you so much man! I was pretty confident about it, but wouldn't it suck to submit everything and have it returned 6 months later?

Good to know I'm on the right track