Relationship status clarification for TRV

[WrightAO]

I’m recently started a TRV application to visit Canada later this year with my girlfriend of 9 years. She’s became a Canadian citizen through her father who was born in Canada however she has never been there. We both plan to make the trip there but I’m stuck on the a particular section of the application where it ask what is my marital status. As I would have mentioned I’ve been with my girlfriend for 9 years so I’m not truly single, we’re not married and never lived together so not common law. Never married, divorced or annulled. Idk if I should be choosing single or common law here. Also there is a section that asks me to prove relationship to the person, not sure how I’d do that.
Hoping someone can assist kindly

 

[Canada2020eh]

I’m recently started a TRV application to visit Canada later this year with my girlfriend of 9 years. She’s became a Canadian citizen through her father who was born in Canada however she has never been there. We both plan to make the trip there but I’m stuck on the a particular section of the application where it ask what is my marital status. As I would have mentioned I’ve been with my girlfriend for 9 years so I’m not truly single, we’re not married and never lived together so not common law. Never married, divorced or annulled. Idk if I should be choosing single or common law here. Also there is a section that asks me to prove relationship to the person, not sure how I’d do that.
Hoping someone can assist kindly

You are single as you 2 have never lived together.

 

[YVR123]

You are single.
( in a long term relationship with your girlfriend.)
To apply for TRV you need to show tie to home country. This sounds like a tourist/visitor trip.

 

[WrightAO]

Ok thank you guys, I’ll choose that I’m single on my application. Yes, it’s a tourist trip in a sense. We wanted to visit for her birthday which would mark the actual first time for both of us visiting Canada.
For the section that says I should prove relationship to the person inviting me (her in this sense) how would I do so?

also do you guys think I have a strong case using her to write the invitation letter though she does not live in Canada ?

 

[Jets13]

Ok thank you guys, I’ll choose that I’m single on my application. Yes, it’s a tourist trip in a sense. We wanted to visit for her birthday which would mark the actual first time for both of us visiting Canada.
For the section that says I should prove relationship to the person inviting me (her in this sense) how would I do so?

also do you guys think I have a strong case using her to write the invitation letter though she does not live in Canada ?

What country are you a citizen of? Have you travelled to any other visa requiring countries before? UK, USA, AUS etc? Are you currently employed? Do you own a home? Would you say you have enough funds for your trip and it would not take up a significant portion of your savings? What is a compelling reason you have that you would return to your home country and not start a life in Canada with your Canadian partner?

 

[WrightAO]

Thank you for your reply. I’m Jamaican. I’ve been to a total of 4 other countries including the US. I’m currently employed though for only 3 months, I was employed before this though. I don’t own a home, I’ve been living at my family’s residence since birth. I have about 2k CAN in savings, another 5K in medium and long term investments. I own a vehicle and currently in school studying for my bachelors degree. I believe those should present some compelling reasons to prove I intend to return back home but let me know if you see any possible red flags in my affairs

 

[Jets13]

Thank you for your reply. I’m Jamaican. I’ve been to a total of 4 other countries including the US. I’m currently employed though for only 3 months, I was employed before this though. I don’t own a home, I’ve been living at my family’s residence since birth. I have about 2k CAN in savings, another 5K in medium and long term investments. I own a vehicle and currently in school studying for my bachelors degree. I believe those should present some compelling reasons to prove I intend to return back home but let me know if you see any possible red flags in my affairs

Visit to the US will help assuming that was also on your own and for tourist purposes and you followed all the visa rules.
A red flag i can see is that a ticket from Jamaica to let's say Toronto will eat up half your savings, then any accommodation like hotels would eat up the rest. So they may have an issue with finances for a short trip eating up life savings.

 

[WrightAO]

That is a really good point. My only concern now is whether I should apply now and propose a future travel date or wait a little longer before applying after I’ve saved some more and would have been in my job a little longer .. I’m not sure I really have a good choice either way

 

[Jets13]

That is a really good point. My only concern now is whether I should apply now and propose a future travel date or wait a little longer before applying after I’ve saved some more and would have been in my job a little longer .. I’m not sure I really have a good choice either way

Did you go to USA along or your parents got the visa? Did the other countries you went to require a visa? Genuine question, do you and your girlfriend plan to move to Canada one day?

 

[WrightAO]

I actually went to the states on a J1 visa that I got through my university. The other countries were visa free based on my Jamaican passport. Honestly, we have thought about moving to Canada but we’ve been hesitant because of the social and economic costs associated with the move. We’ve looked into the whole spousal sponsorship bit but haven’t decided as yet so at the moment I would say we’re indifferent about it. Still, I believe I understand where your going with this and it kinda opened my eyes up to the degree of scrutiny I’d face. I’m technically and orphan here because both my parents died and I have two siblings living in the states that got there legally but overstayed and eventually married and got their status so I guess that shines bad on me in a sense. With all that said, I’m now reconsidering applying until maybe later in the future when my circumstances change I guess. I genuinely do not have immigrant intentions but it doesn’t appear I have enough evidence to support that

 

[Jets13]

I actually went to the states on a J1 visa that I got through my university. The other countries were visa free based on my Jamaican passport. Honestly, we have thought about moving to Canada but we’ve been hesitant because of the social and economic costs associated with the move. We’ve looked into the whole spousal sponsorship bit but haven’t decided as yet so at the moment I would say we’re indifferent about it. Still, I believe I understand where your going with this and it kinda opened my eyes up to the degree of scrutiny I’d face. I’m technically and orphan here because both my parents died and I have two siblings living in the states that got there legally but overstayed and eventually married and got their status so I guess that shines bad on me in a sense. With all that said, I’m now reconsidering applying until maybe later in the future when my circumstances change I guess. I genuinely do not have immigrant intentions but it doesn’t appear I have enough evidence to support that

It can be tough without many ties to your home country and not sufficient funds. I mean you can try and apply and if it doesnt work out you can eventually try to immigrate.
If you do decide to immigrate your case seems pretty straight forward. You would either have to marry or live together for a year, and i assume you would have ample proof of your 9 year relationship.

 

[WrightAO]

I appreciate the input, friend. I’ll give it a try and hope things turn out for the best. Thank you.