No longer Common-law but has PR Card. Change Marital Status?

[Biehn]

Hello everyone,

Without disrespecting my previous partner, I've come to find that she was "doing things" behind my back, and as such I realized that the relationship was not what it was supposed to be(common-law/love). I don't know what to do now, because not longer after we split our relationship, my Permanent Residency Card came in the mail. I'm an honest man, I want things to be done legally and honestly, but I didn't lie about my intentions or our relationship at the time of the application submission.

In other words, what do I do now? Do I file to CIC to change my marital status on my brand new PR Card? If I do that, will it invalidate my PR Card? What are you suggestions and thoughts?

I'd ask for no judgement or harsh remarks, I've forgiven the hurts and pains that have been done, and I wish to deal with this matter in a professional and legal manner, without losing all the money and time I put into the PR.

Thank you for your time.

Respectfully,

-Robert

Just a few details:

My PR Card should be coming in the mail with the next few months, though I am a landed Permanent Resident as of today, sorry about the previous mistake of saying my PR Card already arrived(went down to the border today with my Confirmation of Residency and everything was approved and signed and they congratulated me).

My ex-partner and I lived together for almost 2 years/common-law. We are still in the same household, but I am moving out at the end of June.

My ex-partner and I are in mutual understanding of this relationship, so there is no threatening of law or removing PR or anything like that.

 

[itscoezy]

So sorry to hear about this

I don't have much experience on life after landing but from what I have read once you have become a PR, if the status of your relationship changes that does not effect the PR.
I haven't seen a PR card but I wouldn't think it would say anything about marital status on it (Could someone chime in on this?) therefore you shouldn't have to update anything with CIC.

Goodluck!

 

[OnlyClover]

although you have 2 yrs relationship with your wife, there is a news released from CIC regarding PRC for spousal ppl. You can google the title "News Release – Conditional permanent residence proposed to deter marriages of convenience" to read the news.

 

[itscoezy]

although you have 2 yrs relationship with your wife, there is a news released from CIC regarding PRC for spousal ppl. You can google the title "News Release – Conditional permanent residence proposed to deter marriages of convenience" to read the news.

Wouldn't that only apply to new applicants though, his PR starts today so he doesn't have that condition. Or no?

 

[Morlon]

you're okay to change it cause not like u did it couple months after, and you have a debatable explanation, so you should be fine.

 

[Biehn]

itscoezy: Thank you for that information. It is very saddening, but it is the reality of what I have to face. I suppose, this is just part of being a man and growing in wisdom, age. In the least, it has only made me a stronger man who wishes to be even better than he was before! The reason I want to update the CIC is because I have a strong conscience, and I want anything that the government knows/posses to be as close to the truth as possible. Even if it is for her mind and my mind to know only, I want it to be the truth and that is what was, is no more. It is sad, but it is honest and that is the way it should be.

OnlyClover: As the previous poster stated, I got my Permanent Residency Confirmation/and then readmitted into Canada as a Permanent Resident today.

Morion: I would venture to agree with you. However, as much clarity and facts as I can get are much appreciated!

 

[missmini]

hi sorry that things didn't work out....anyway the changes ppl talk abt r not law yet so it has no affect; plus u already got ur PR and it's not a conditional one, it's full....

u r now PR and the change in marital status has no affect, the PR cannot b removed unless ur ex-partner makes official complaint or u have problems with the law or u misrepresented urself during the application and they found out (if she does complain she really needs proves against u and even with those usually the PR is not removed)...

the marital status didn't use to appear on the card but it is on their records....however i don't know what u need to do to change it....i don't even know if there is a point in changing it now or even if u try don't know how they would do it....when u fill in ur taxes next year u will change it for that...and any CIC application u'll do in the future (if any) u will declare ur new status

 

[CharlieD10]

Not sure it means anything to CIC as long as you did not misrepresent yourselves. I doubt your marital status is on your PR card, for privacy reasons this is not something you are compelled to reveal to persons, and putting it on your PR card would preempt that!

So far as CIC is concerned, the only thing that affects you is your ability to sponsor a new spouse. You cannot do so as the 5 year sponsorship bar is in place now. The 2-year conditional status has not been legislated, and would have no effect on you as it is not applicable retrospectively.

For CRA, you were common-law as at the time of your last tax filing (if you did one) and for your next, you would not be. That's about it as far as updating the government regarding your status goes.

Relationships do breakdown. Even though it has, if you can both agree to deal with things amicably, then hopefully you will come out on the other side wiser persons. Good luck.

 

[Biehn]

Wow!

Thank you for all the responses.

So what I've gathered is this:
1. My PR remains untouched(we are in peaceful terms)
2. I can change my marital status(the border guard told me), but there is no need to really do it.
3. Taxes, next year I file as single. Simple.
4. I am unable to sponsor anyone for 5 years.

I've got a few more questions if you wouldn't mind:
1. I'm confused. I got granted my PR Status at the Port of Entry, does this mean my PR card will be sent to me automatically? Or do I need to send in some sort of application for the PR Card? I'm not sure...I thought I paid for the PR Card and sent in the application for it when we did the initial sponsorship application/pr application.
2. Is there anyway I can remove the sponsorship application or void it? We aren't together, I don't want her to have the burden of knowing that she is still "responsible" for me according to the government. Perhaps, if my Marital Status was changed she wouldn't be legally bound to me anymore?


Thank you again!

Robert
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[CharlieD10]

1. Your first PR card is automatically mailed to whatever address is on your COPR, which would be wherever you live with your common-law partner, I am guessing. It takes about 38 business days from the time of landing for it to get to you.

2. No. The undertaking is between her and the Canadian government, you are a beneficiary of the undertaking, not a party to it, and therefore cannot legally effect any changes to it. All you have to do to make sure she does not have to assume any responsibility for you is ensure you are/become self-sufficient and do not fall back on government assistance.

 

[missmini]

ok for 1. yes the PR card is getting done now and it will b sent 2 u at the address u provided when u landed, i suppose ur current address....it usually takes a few weeks to have it mailed, not sure if u'll have it until u move

for 2. her contract with the gouverment became active in the moment u landed, there's nothing u can do now....she could have withdrawn her sponsorship before u landed but u would not have been able to land anymore...now, she has to be financially responsible for u for 3 years....if u take any gouverment aid it is her in trouble and it is her who has to repay it i'm sure u don't want that...sponsorship is a serious thing, many ppl take it too easy :

hope it clarifies ur concerns....good luck!!