Do I qualify as conjugal partner for sponsorship? (dual intent?)

[tgchi13]

sorry.. didn't want this thread to be about sexual orientation.. that really is not the issue i mentioned it mostly to describe the challenge of getting married (only a few countries allow it) . I thought that maybe that fact might make us eligible for conjugal parter sponsorship... whether hetero or other is ok! it's just great to get some feedback... it's encouraging to have some support! thank you =)

I suppose the only way to really find out would be to apply.. the worst they could say is no.. and then we could see about arranging a wedding some other way/place

maybe first see what happens with my partner's student visa.. keeping my fingers and toes crossed for that one! It would fix so many problems! we could marry in Canada first of all.. and the student visa could get renewed.. but I have my doubts about the visa getting accepted but we'll see! We have paid 100% of the tuition, return ticket to Honduras, proof of funds, acceptance letter from Québec, letter from his employer in Honduras that upon finishing his course he has a job waiting...

This isn't about sexual orientation in particular, but about conjugal applications in general. I don't think scylia was trying to make this about orientation rather making an effort to state that this IS a difficult - but not impossible - application category.

If you want my personal view, it is this: Apply as conjugal - if same sex marriage is not legal in Honduras than neither is a same sex common-law relationship safe. To me I believe that to be a legitimate barrier; unfortunately my opinion matters little. You have the option of moving there to be with him, or going to a third country to marry (still, not a bad thought and what I'd do from the perspective of where I am now - it also helps address the sincerity of your relationship). But you and you partner could do both: Apply as conjugal and marry in a third country; include in the application your wedding plans.

Good luck and best wishes for your relationship.

 

[frimousse]

Thanks for all your replies...

whoopi83... thanks for the info.. I will keep in mind the regions where marriage would be accepted... and to answer your question, no there is no barrier for me to go to Honduras but I'm not sure how I could go about getting a work visa... I will contact the Honduran consulate here in Montréal and if they can give me any information... however, Honduras is still a very conservative country and I can't imagine a commonlaw same sex relationship going down too well (if I were to move there).

Honestly I have looked into a refugee claim (but I really don't want to go there).. I have compiled articles from the UN and from Amnesty Interntional regarding ill treatment of homosexuals in Honduras... But I think I would use those articles to support my sponsorship claim (as conjugal parter.. to show it's not an option for me to move there) because I feel we don't have a legitimate refugee claim as his life isn't in any danger or anything (maybe if I were there it would complicate that)