Hi folks, I'm hoping someone could shed light on my situation.
I will be eligible to apply for citizenship in May 2018.
Now, my girlfriend, who has come as an international student has been staying with me since Jan 2017.
If she continues to stay with me, then by Jan 2018, we will have automatically become common law spouses, which I guess I would have to declare (check) in my citizenship application form.
My question is:
- Will this create any complications or delays in MY citizenship process?
- Is it mandatory to submit proof of common law such as a "statutory declaration of common-law union" etc.?
She is not on my lease or any of my utility bills as my only intention is to support her until she is financially able to take care of herself.
- OR should she just move out?
We both don't really want this whole common-law status but from what I've read it's automatic after 12 continuous months of living together.
Thanking everyone in advance for your help.
I will be eligible to apply for citizenship in May 2018.
Now, my girlfriend, who has come as an international student has been staying with me since Jan 2017.
If she continues to stay with me, then by Jan 2018, we will have automatically become common law spouses, which I guess I would have to declare (check) in my citizenship application form.
My question is:
- Will this create any complications or delays in MY citizenship process?
- Is it mandatory to submit proof of common law such as a "statutory declaration of common-law union" etc.?
She is not on my lease or any of my utility bills as my only intention is to support her until she is financially able to take care of herself.
- OR should she just move out?
We both don't really want this whole common-law status but from what I've read it's automatic after 12 continuous months of living together.
Thanking everyone in advance for your help.