My partner doesn't want to get statutory declaration of common-law union

[hihio123]

Hi all,

My partner and I applied for a common-law sponsorship (outland) and are at the end of the application process. Everything is checked and complete.

Biometrics are done, medical is done, background check is complete, eligibility is complete, and the pre-arrival letter is received.

A day after Background and eligibility were complete, we received an email requesting the following:

- Client Information: Receipt of information from client

- UPDATED STATUTORY DECLARATION OF COMMON-LAW UNION (IMM 5409)

- RECENT COMMUNICATION BETWEEN XXX AND YYY FOR LAST SIX MONTHS- PHONE LOGS/ MESSAGES

- ANY OTHER DOCUMENTATION XXX AND YYY WOULD LIKE TO PROVIDE TO SUBSTANTIATE RELATIONSHIP


For some reason, my partner doesn't want to provide a statutory declaration of common-law union but yet wants to continue the application. I am not sure what to do.

 

[scylla]

Hi all,

My partner and I applied for a common-law sponsorship (outland) and are at the end of the application process. Everything is checked and complete.

Biometrics are done, medical is done, background check is complete, eligibility is complete, and the pre-arrival letter is received.

A day after Background and eligibility were complete, we received an email requesting the following:

- Client Information: Receipt of information from client

- UPDATED STATUTORY DECLARATION OF COMMON-LAW UNION (IMM 5409)

- RECENT COMMUNICATION BETWEEN XXX AND YYY FOR LAST SIX MONTHS- PHONE LOGS/ MESSAGES

- ANY OTHER DOCUMENTATION XXX AND YYY WOULD LIKE TO PROVIDE TO SUBSTANTIATE RELATIONSHIP


For some reason, my partner doesn't want to provide a statutory declaration of common-law union but yet wants to continue the application. I am not sure what to do.

Application will be refused if you don't provide it. Why doesn't your partner want to provide it?

 

[hihio123]

My partner is not providing the requested information due to personal reasons and privacy concerns. Although the requirement is clear, being in different countries makes it difficult to obtain and share the necessary details. I am unsure how to address this both on a personal level and in our relationship or application-wise.

 

[Ponga]

My partner is not providing the requested information due to personal reasons and privacy concerns. Although the requirement is clear, being in different countries makes it difficult to obtain and share the necessary details. I am unsure how to address this both on a personal level and in our relationship or application-wise.

'Privacy concern' are of little value when applying for spousal sponsorship. Might be a good time to seriously consider this plan.

 

[hihio123]

That is understandable to me but not to her. Can't I explain this in a letter?

'Privacy concern' are of little value when applying for spousal sponsorship. Might be a good time to seriously consider this plan.

That is understandable to me but not to her. Can't I explain this in a letter?

 

[scylla]

That is understandable to me but not to her. Can't I explain this in a letter?

That is understandable to me but not to her. Can't I explain this in a letter?

No. The updated form is mandatory. You and your partner must complete it to confirm you are still common law and allow the application to move forward.

 

[scylla]

My partner is not providing the requested information due to personal reasons and privacy concerns. Although the requirement is clear, being in different countries makes it difficult to obtain and share the necessary details. I am unsure how to address this both on a personal level and in our relationship or application-wise.

Who is the sponsor? You or your partner?

 

[hihio123]

Who is the sponsor? You or your partner?

I am the sponsor. She is the AP

 

[scylla]

I am the sponsor. She is the AP

Does she no longer want to be sponsored? You need to explain to her that this is a mandatory document and you must respond and provide all of the information IRCC is requesting in order for the application to be approved. She would have signed one of these forms previously as part of your original application.

 

[hihio123]

When we applied back in June of last year, this document was not required, so we didn't do it. She still wants to stay with me and keep process my application. She claims that we can't do it while we live in different Country.

 

[scylla]

When we applied back in June of last year, this document was not required, so we didn't do it. She still wants to stay with me and keep process my application. She claims that we can't do it while we live in different Country.

It's a mandatory document for common law applications. It was required when you applied. It sounds like you didn't include it which is why IRCC is asking for it now.

It can certainly be completed while you are living in different countries.

It's extremely important t

 

[hihio123]

It's a mandatory document for common law applications. It was required when you applied. It sounds like you didn't include it which is why IRCC is asking for it now.

It can certainly be completed while you are living in different countries.

It's extremely important t

No idea, not that it matter now but I am pretty sure it wasn’t other wise we would have addressed this internal issue between us then.

I already troubled you guys enough. But how can it be done if two are in a different country?
Lastly thanks a lot for you all time and assistance

 

[armoured]

No idea, not that it matter now but I am pretty sure it wasn’t other wise we would have addressed this internal issue between us then.

I already troubled you guys enough. But how can it be done if two are in a different country?
Lastly thanks a lot for you all time and assistance

They do not require it in all cases. I can't tell you why they do now in this case.

Do you have any idea what her issue is with the form?

As for how to do it: you fill it out, print and sign it, scan it, person at other end prints and signs it, scans and sends it back.

 

[thanhtam23]

No idea, not that it matter now but I am pretty sure it wasn’t other wise we would have addressed this internal issue between us then.

I already troubled you guys enough. But how can it be done if two are in a different country?
Lastly thanks a lot for you all time and assistance

you can sign it digitally

but when did you become common law if you’re not living together now?

 

[hihio123]

you can sign it digitally

but when did you become common law if you’re not living together now?

What about the notarization?

We attended the same school and moved in together during our second year. Once we graduated, she had to return home to her family before her father passed away.