Conjugal Sponsorship for Girlfriend

[hudsoncanora]

Hello,

Has anyone applied for a conjugal sponsorship during this pandemic?

My girlfriend is residing in Fiji and because of the pandemic neither of us have been able to travel. We've been in a relationship since November 2019 and our wedding dates have been postponed. We are considering having her apply for jobs and hopefully get a LMIA but that could take a long time. Should I apply for the conjugal sponsorship instead?

We aren't married neither have we lived together. Not sure what we should do so any suggestions would be welcomed.

 

[hudsoncanora]

Also we've never had sex, not sure if that affects the application or not.

 

[scylla]

Hello,

Has anyone applied for a conjugal sponsorship during this pandemic?

My girlfriend is residing in Fiji and because of the pandemic neither of us have been able to travel. We've been in a relationship since November 2019 and our wedding dates have been postponed. We are considering having her apply for jobs and hopefully get a LMIA but that could take a long time. Should I apply for the conjugal sponsorship instead?

We aren't married neither have we lived together. Not sure what we should do so any suggestions would be welcomed.

Unfortunately this isn't grounds for spousal sponsorship and you should expect to be refused. Wait until you've gotten married before you apply to sponsor her for PR.

Has she tried applying for a TRV to come here and visit you?

Finding an employer who is willing to go through the LMIA process is generally extremely difficult. Hopefully you will either be able to visit her soon or she can get a TRV and come here so that you can get married. That's probably the most realistic option.

 

[scylla]

Also we've never had sex, not sure if that affects the application or not.

In that case you most certainly do not have a conjugal relationship. A conjugal relationship is a marriage like relationship.

IRCC will classify your relationship as dating which doesn't qualify for sponsorship.

 

[hudsoncanora]

We would have had sex by now had the borders been open

 

[scylla]

We would have had sex by now had the borders been open

Even with that, it unfortunately still wouldn't meet requirements of a conjugal relationship.

 

[hudsoncanora]

The description by IRCC for conjugal relationship is quite vague, I'll have to see with an immigration officer if our evidence for planning the wedding will help qualify for this sponsorship. Thank you for your advice.

 

[scylla]

The description by IRCC for conjugal relationship is quite vague, I'll have to see with an immigration officer if our evidence for planning the wedding will help qualify for this sponsorship. Thank you for your advice.

See detailed definition in the link below.

FYI - there is no way for you to speak with an immigration officer to determine how they would assess your application. The people you reach if you call the IRCC help desk are just help desk staff who are there to answer basic questions. They are not immigration officers and cannot tell you if your application will be successful or not.

Details for conjugal:

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...ss-determining-spouse/assessing-conjugal.html

 

[hudsoncanora]

Sorry I meant immigration consultant.

 

[scylla]

The description by IRCC for conjugal relationship is quite vague, I'll have to see with an immigration officer if our evidence for planning the wedding will help qualify for this sponsorship. Thank you for your advice.

Very detailed information on how IRCC defines and assesses conjugal relationships can be found in the manual. Start reading on page 19:

https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/migration/ircc/english/resources/manuals/op/op02-eng.pdf

 

[scylla]

Sorry I meant immigration consultant.

IMO - stay away from consultants. If you want to pay for advice, go for an immigration lawyer.

 

[hudsoncanora]

Thank you Scylla.

 

[YVR123]

But did she apply for TRV? Temporary border closing isn't considered as a barrier.