How to answer: Have you been previously married or in a common law relationship?

[phoebengn]

Hi all,
I am working on my family class sponsorship application forms to immigrate to Canada. Should answer yes or no to this question: "Have you been previously married or in a common-law relationship?" if my spouse and previous common law partner is actually one person. So basically, my husband and I were in a common-law relationship (we did declare our relationship) before we got married. Since this question asks to list the name and information of "previous spouse or partner", I doubt it does not apply to us. I actually sent my application under inland sponsorship few months ago (I am currently living in Canada) but then withdrew it to do the outland sponsorship so that I am free to travel in and out of Canada. Because in the previous application file, my marital status was still "in a common-law relationship", I guess the officer will still have my common law relationship status on file.

Thank you for helping me out!

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Hi

That question is asking about previous relationships with other people that have ended.

 

[khakhsaab]

Hi

That question is asking about previous relationships with other people that have ended.

Hello I have same question so basically if previous common law and current married person are same we select no?

 

[PrincessButtercup]

Hello I have same question so basically if previous common law and current married person are same we select no?

Correct.

The question is asking if you were previously married or in a common-law relationship with anyone else BEFORE your current spouse/sponsor.

 

[October applicant]

Hi all,
I am working on my family class sponsorship application forms to immigrate to Canada. Should answer yes or no to this question: "Have you been previously married or in a common-law relationship?" if my spouse and previous common law partner is actually one person. So basically, my husband and I were in a common-law relationship (we did declare our relationship) before we got married. Since this question asks to list the name and information of "previous spouse or partner", I doubt it does not apply to us. I actually sent my application under inland sponsorship few months ago (I am currently living in Canada) but then withdrew it to do the outland sponsorship so that I am free to travel in and out of Canada. Because in the previous application file, my marital status was still "in a common-law relationship", I guess the officer will still have my common law relationship status on file.

Thank you for helping me out!

I am in a similar situation. What did you answer to that question? Yes or No? Did your application got approved?

 

[steaky]

I am in a similar situation. What did you answer to that question? Yes or No? Did your application got approved?

If you look at the OP's previous post, they intend to sponsor their parents for PGP in 2021. So the application must got approved.

 

[October applicant]

If you look at the OP's previous post, they intend to sponsor their parents for PGP in 2021. So the application must got approved.

So, do I have to enter 'No' to the question asking for whether or not have I been in a common law relationship previously?