I'm new to this and lost.

[magnumthepi]

I've joined this forum for informational purposes mainly.

I'm a Canadian citizen, and my partner is a US citizen, although originally from Scotland. We're not married, and we visit each other as often as we can, usually only for a few days once or twice a year. We've been trying to discuss our options. Leaving Canada is not an option for me, so we're looking into him coming here.

If I'm fully employed, are my chances for sponsoring him good at all? If so, where do I even begin? According to Canada Immigration, it looks like I could be approved to be a sponsor.

I'm just getting tired of being separated by money, borders, tolls, highways, and about 500 miles. You know, along with all those other natural obstacles that come from being in love.

 

[PMM]

Hi

I've joined this forum for informational purposes mainly.

I'm a Canadian citizen, and my partner is a US citizen, although originally from Scotland. We're not married, and we visit each other as often as we can, usually only for a few days once or twice a year. We've been trying to discuss our options. Leaving Canada is not an option for me, so we're looking into him coming here.

If I'm fully employed, are my chances for sponsoring him good at all? If so, where do I even begin? According to Canada Immigration, it looks like I could be approved to be a sponsor.

I'm just getting tired of being separated by money, borders, tolls, highways, and about 500 miles. You know, along with all those other natural obstacles that come from being in love.

1. Unless you are married or have been living in a Common/law relationship for 1 year, you can't sponsor him.

 

[mobeyk]

Just start reading the CIC site and take it from there. Its all explained: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/sponsor/index.asp

 

[magnumthepi]

Hi



1. Unless you are married or have been living in a Common/law relationship for 1 year, you can't sponsor him.

Really? I thought it was possible to sponsor a conjugal partner. It's impossible for us to be common-law, since neither of us can live in the other country and still be able to work.

 

[CharlieD10]

Unfortunately, not wanting to leave a job or school is not considered sufficient reason for qualifying as conjugal partners.

 

[scylla]

Unfortunately, not wanting to leave a job or school is not considered sufficient reason for qualifying as conjugal partners.

I agree with Charlie. Conjugal won't work for you. This class is for extreme circumstances where living together or getting married is literally impossible. You'll need to apply as either common law or a married couple.

 

[Harju]

Why don't you must get married and then you can start the sponsorship process right away?

 

[BethanyKeegan]

Would a person be eligible for conjugal if they have filed for divorce from their once spouse and that spouse will NOT complete the divorce paperwork required, thus making it impossible to marry the current person?

 

[PMM]

Hi

Would a person be eligible for conjugal if they have filed for divorce from their once spouse and that spouse will NOT complete the divorce paperwork required, thus making it impossible to marry the current person?

No, if there is nothing stopping from living together in a common/law relationship for a year.

 

[magnumthepi]

Why don't you must get married and then you can start the sponsorship process right away?

It's looking to be the best option. Thank you.

 

[Victorfoxtrot]

Really? I thought it was possible to sponsor a conjugal partner. It's impossible for us to be common-law, since neither of us can live in the other country and still be able to work.

CIC don't hold that as a valid reason I'm afraid. I was in the exact same situation, and had no choice but to give up my job, leave the UK and live in Canada as a visitor together for a year and then submit our application. Marriage wasn't an option for us at the time due to a divorce being processed.