Hello there,
I have a question, my AOR is Feb 2020 for the CEC program. I applied with my common-law partner non-accompanying via Express Entry, while she is already in Canada on the open work permit that she's got as mine dependant as a common-law partner. We decided to do that because she wanted to study anyway in Canada to get a nice job and apply herself after she finishes her study via Express Entry or I could sponsor her later on after getting the PR approval. In addition, my CRS to apply without her was much higher means I could get the PR with no issues.
The thing is that I've been requested to submit additional documents about couple weeks ago to verify that my partner will not accompany me under my application. I verified that, no problem. After all, my girlfriend tells me that she got pregnant. It is the awesome news, but at the same time, I'm confused about what should I do, because I've already verified to VO that she will not accompany me with my application.
Please recommend, what should I do in this case? Had anyone had this problem before? I'm planning to make her a proposal and marry her, but due to COVID-19, not sure when the ceremony will be held and when I can get the marriage certificate.
Should I inform VO about her 1-week pregnancy? When is it better to do, when I get the verification from the doctor that she is pregnant? I could not find this information anywhere on the official website. It seems like I need to update information only if I have a new dependant like a newborn child, my marital status and so on.
Can I change her to an accompanying common-law partner due to a change in circumstances? Will it affect my application and CRS score as I already applied and my application is 3.5 months progress?
Maybe it is better to get married and after informing VO regarding my situation or it is better to get the PR and do an inland sponsorship application because from my understanding it's almost impossible to study and have a newborn?
Thank you so much in advance for your help!