How to apply for Permanent Resident?

[Flo85]

Hello everyone,

I am a little confused about all the informations in the internet and advices I got.

I have been in Canada for 1 year (work&travel) and staying right now as a tourist. I am dating a canadian girl for 1 year and am planning on applying for 'permanent resident'. What do I have to do and do I have to apply for the 'common in law' beforehand or is that a seperate story since we want to wait until we marry each other?

I am happy if soneone can clarify this for me and if you need more informations I am also happy to give you that.

Thanks. Flo

 

[amikety]

For common-law, you need to live together for 12 continuous months. You will need proof of your common-law relationship, such as joint lease, joint bank accounts, property owned in both names, letters or mail addressed to both of you, and letters from family or friends as proof of your relationship.

 

[Flo85]

thank you. but is the common in law application requirement for the permanent resident?

I am from germany and would like to apply for a permanent resident. What do I have to do?

Thanks for all your help.

 

[amikety]

No, common-law isn't required. It's one option. You can also apply as a married couple.

From what I understand, you can start a common-law application now and get married whenever you feel like it - just inform CIC you've married. (They will probably ask for proof.)

 

[steaky]

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/spousal-sponsorship-t46995.0.html

 

[Flo85]

Thank you guys.

So what if I would not date any Canadian, could I still apply for permanent resident? If yes, how?

Thanks Flo

 

[amikety]

Thank you guys.

So what if I would not date any Canadian, could I still apply for permanent resident? If yes, how?

Thanks Flo

If you wish to attempt Immigration on your own, you can take this self service quiz to see if you qualify. Keep in mind, if you don't qualify right now, you can make improvments and apply later.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/eligibility.asp

Just to let you know, if you do go as a common-law spouse, your PR is conditional for the first two years. If you break up for any reason, you can be stripped of your PR.