Irish needing help.

[Jamyjamz]

I had a working visa and arrived in Canada on November 19th 2010 , i stayed for one year. I returned to Canada on my second working visa in April 2012 and will currently be staying until next april.
I am dating a Canadian for a year and a half and we have been living together since April when i returned.

I need to find a way to stay here.

My current job can be classified as a sales associate, Front house manager or Food server. I have been working in my job since april 30th. The company is a bakery and cafe. Unfortunately they are unable to sponsor me.

I have a four year honor degree in Graphic design and multimedia.
I am 23 years old and from Ireland.
Studying in canada is not an option.


Can you please give me some information of what i can do.

Kindest regards,
Jamie

 

[Desjardins]

I don't know exactly but there might be a way for your girlfriend to vouch for you, if you fancy things get serious between you two.

I also just thought I might PoST here to move it to the top of the forum so more would see it.

I seriously hope you can stay here, and I wish you the best of luck
cheers

 

[amikety]

Hi Jamie,

After one year of living together, you can look at common-law sponsorship with your girlfriend/common-law wife.

http://www.albertacanada.com/immigration/immigrating/ainp-fs-family-stream.aspx

This is one of the guides. (There are several, but the basics are pretty much the same.)

There is no income requirement. You both need relatively clean backgrounds and proof of an ongoing, genuine relationship. It costs $1040 right now.

Of course, your girlfriend will need to be comfortable with the sponsor undertaking. It's a pretty serious commitment.

If you go into the "Family Class" section, read the first thread by Leon (the pinned one).