recent common law separation...plan to marry

[umbis]

Hi,
I am a Canadian citizen and I live in Ontario...I separated from my common law wife 3 months ago. We have 3 children. I plan to marry early next year and sponsor my future wife from Cambodia. Do I need proof that I am single if my ex and I were never officially married? That is to say...Am I free to marry?
Thanks
Drew Mannen

 

[blingbling74]

Hi Everyone, I have almost the same scenario. I am a Permanent Residence. ..and separated with my common law a 4 months ago ..Can I sponsor my former wife?

Thanks,
Bb

 

[taffy7]

You don't have to prove you are separated if you are not married to each other . You are both free to marry. I would how ever contact CRA and have this changed on your income tax as single.

 

[blingbling74]

Hi Everyone, I have almost the same scenario. I am a Permanent Residence. ..and separated with my common law a 4 months ago ..Can I sponsor my former wife?

Thanks,
Bb

Thanks Taffy7

... in addition... I didn't mention that I was married before to my wife which I am planning to sponsor. My Kids are still with her and I'm planning to sponsor them all together. Do you think I can easily apply for the normal process of family sponsoring ? Can my former wife be easily approved with visa without any hesitation ?

Thanks again,
Bb

 

[canuck_in_uk]

... in addition... I didn't mention that I was married before to my wife which I am planning to sponsor. My Kids are still with her and I'm planning to sponsor them all together. Do you think I can easily apply for the normal process of family sponsoring ? Can my former wife be easily approved with visa without any hesitation ?

How and when did you immigrate to Canada? When did you divorce your wife? Did you declare your children in your PR app?

 

[surleplateau]

FYI, I believe that you may be required, or at least it would be helpful to your application, if you submit a Statutory Declaration - Separation of Legal Spouses and Common-law Partners.