Do I need to fill out the Conjugal Relationship section?

[jbewing]

Hey all,

Quick questions in regards to filling out the Sponsored Spouse Questionnaire:

On question number 21. it asks "Are you in a conjugal relationship?" and then states via asterisk: " * Conjugal relationship refers to a comitted and mutually interdependent relationship of some permanence where a couple has combined their affairs to the extent possible (marriage-like)."

Since I'm married to my sponsor do I still need to fill out this section or is it waived?

Because technically we're in a conjugal relationship, but at the same time it seems to be defining it as if this section is only important for non-married couples.

Help

 

[jbewing]

One more question.

I'm technically visiting Canada however in the Living Arrangements and Financial Support section it asks if I'm currently living with my sponsor (my wife). Now technically the answer is yes, but if I'm only visiting would I say no? Or is not that specific and they just want to know if I share a bed with my wife?

Last thing: question 29 states "Are you living with someones other than your spouse?" now the answer is, again, technically yes because my wife and I are living with her parents due to financial reasons. Should I say yes and list them as people I'm living with or do I say no?

These are the only things keeping me from finishing the questionnaire at the moment.

 

[amikety]

No, that section is for Conjugal Sponsorship cases. If you're married, you're filing as Married.

I would answer that question yes. You are visiting, but also living with your spouse. Just avoid the word "moved" or saying you're "living in Canada." I used terms such as "visiting" and "co-habitating." There's a muddy section for visa exempt spouses where we can live with your sponsor in Canada, but legally still be a visitor. I'm sure CIC is wise to it by now and their main concern is you aren't working/studying without a permit.

Living together helps show the relationship is genuine, so definitely claim it! If you don't, then both claim to reside at the same address, you'll really confuse the VO!

 

[jbewing]

No, that section is for Conjugal Sponsorship cases. If you're married, you're filing as Married.

I would answer that question yes. You are visiting, but also living with your spouse. Just avoid the word "moved" or saying you're "living in Canada." I used terms such as "visiting" and "co-habitating." There's a muddy section for visa exempt spouses where we can live with your sponsor in Canada, but legally still be a visitor. I'm sure CIC is wise to it by now and their main concern is you aren't working/studying without a permit.

Living together helps show the relationship is genuine, so definitely claim it! If you don't, then both claim to reside at the same address, you'll really confuse the VO!

Thank you so much.

Okay, I assumed as much concerning the Conjugal question but just wanted to double check because the linguistics of these applications seem to be more lawyer speak than laymen terms.

 

[amikety]

Thank you so much.

Okay, I assumed as much concerning the Conjugal question but just wanted to double check because the linguistics of these applications seem to be more lawyer speak than laymen terms.

Try not to overthink the process. You'll drive yourself insane

 

[canadianwoman]

I'm technically visiting Canada however in the Living Arrangements and Financial Support section it asks if I'm currently living with my sponsor (my wife). Now technically the answer is yes, but if I'm only visiting would I say no? Or is not that specific and they just want to know if I share a bed with my wife?

Say 'yes' and explain that you're visiting.

Last thing: question 29 states "Are you living with someones other than your spouse?" now the answer is, again, technically yes because my wife and I are living with her parents due to financial reasons. Should I say yes and list them as people I'm living with or do I say no?

Say 'yes' and explain. There is nothing wrong with a 'yes' here, unless you happen to be living with a terrorist or your ex-spouse.