Hi, I first entered Canada on a student permit in 2005. I was granted 3yrs due to my passport expiring. I renewed for 1yr in 2008. I also had an off-campus work permit. In 2008 due to some financial issues I was unable to complete registration though I was technically going to class and working on and off. Despite that, I was able to re-register for fall 2009 and had my study permit extended once again for a year. I had to withdraw in the fall of 2009 due to a traumatic medical issue. After that, I saught what I believed to be professional help to assist me with my status. I filled out paperwork and eventually received a work permit. I worked full-time and even renewed again with said person. In short, I've worked full-time for the past 9yrs. It's now come to my attention that I've been out of status the whole time and this person was fraudulent. I worked using my actual SIN (which is expired). And have paid taxes from my jobs. I've never filed a tax return as I was told that since I wasn't a PR/Citizen I wasn't entitled to a return. At the end of day, this was my fault for trusting the wrong person and not doing my due diligence.
Now that I'm aware. I want to rectify the situation. I know I would have to stop working. I've been with my boyfriend for 7 years, we've lived together for 5years. And we have a 3-year-old son together. I have never received any notifications from CBSA or Immigration. I'm not aware of any exclusion or deportation orders. I'm looking for a route where I don't have to leave the country as it's unlikely I would be able to get back in within a reasonable time, if ever. I have a young son so this currently isn't an option.
I am aware that the best option is likely spousal/common-law sponsorship. However, my boyfriend is a bit wary of this route as it may have a number of negative tax implications. Are there any other options that I may have that I can file without depending on my boyfriend to sponsor me?
Now that I'm aware. I want to rectify the situation. I know I would have to stop working. I've been with my boyfriend for 7 years, we've lived together for 5years. And we have a 3-year-old son together. I have never received any notifications from CBSA or Immigration. I'm not aware of any exclusion or deportation orders. I'm looking for a route where I don't have to leave the country as it's unlikely I would be able to get back in within a reasonable time, if ever. I have a young son so this currently isn't an option.
I am aware that the best option is likely spousal/common-law sponsorship. However, my boyfriend is a bit wary of this route as it may have a number of negative tax implications. Are there any other options that I may have that I can file without depending on my boyfriend to sponsor me?