Hi,
I would like some advice on my situation:
I am a lesbian with a partner, we want to marry. However, it might be difficult for her to get a visa to Canada.
We are aware of the common law option, where I can move to the Philippines for a year. However, this will force me to sell my home (at this time when the market is depressed), give up my livelihood (I am in a better shape to provide for us when I have a job) and basically give up my life in Canada, where we eventually choose to stay. I have no relatives here to look after my things. I ask because there is a statement in the Canadian immigration website saying something like if you could have lived together or chose not to because of a job, etc, and you apply as conjugal partners, then your application might be denied. Does this apply in this case?
I am exploring the option of conjugal partner when we eventually reach one year because I have reservations in relocating to the Philippines where life is harder and the crime situation is scary. Around three years ago, my brother suffered a home invasion in Manila and he was traumatized. The perpetrators even went so far as threaten his househelp, days after the crime, to force him to drop the police investigation.
Again, I am willing to move to the Philippines for a year but am exploring all other options. Please respond if you have any advice. I also welcome referrals to immigration professionals/lawyers who I can consult regarding my situation before making my decisions.
Thank you.
I would like some advice on my situation:
I am a lesbian with a partner, we want to marry. However, it might be difficult for her to get a visa to Canada.
We are aware of the common law option, where I can move to the Philippines for a year. However, this will force me to sell my home (at this time when the market is depressed), give up my livelihood (I am in a better shape to provide for us when I have a job) and basically give up my life in Canada, where we eventually choose to stay. I have no relatives here to look after my things. I ask because there is a statement in the Canadian immigration website saying something like if you could have lived together or chose not to because of a job, etc, and you apply as conjugal partners, then your application might be denied. Does this apply in this case?
I am exploring the option of conjugal partner when we eventually reach one year because I have reservations in relocating to the Philippines where life is harder and the crime situation is scary. Around three years ago, my brother suffered a home invasion in Manila and he was traumatized. The perpetrators even went so far as threaten his househelp, days after the crime, to force him to drop the police investigation.
Again, I am willing to move to the Philippines for a year but am exploring all other options. Please respond if you have any advice. I also welcome referrals to immigration professionals/lawyers who I can consult regarding my situation before making my decisions.
Thank you.