Scenario
Two ladies are in a same-sex relationship. They cohabited for more than 6 years. They get married in the Philippines however same-sex marriage is not recognized in the Philippines. They are genuinely in a relationship.
Jane got a job offer in Canada and since both have no idea about Canadian law, Jane did not declared Janice as a common law even though they are cohabiting for 6 years. In 2 years Jane is eligible for PR application after working in Canada. Can she she declare Janice as a common law, even though she did not declare it in the first place? Will this create an issue? Aside from marrying in country where same sex relationship is recognized what other option can you suggest?
There is also an issue here of misrepresentation. Is it misrepresentation if she declare her as a common-law in the PR application?
Two ladies are in a same-sex relationship. They cohabited for more than 6 years. They get married in the Philippines however same-sex marriage is not recognized in the Philippines. They are genuinely in a relationship.
Jane got a job offer in Canada and since both have no idea about Canadian law, Jane did not declared Janice as a common law even though they are cohabiting for 6 years. In 2 years Jane is eligible for PR application after working in Canada. Can she she declare Janice as a common law, even though she did not declare it in the first place? Will this create an issue? Aside from marrying in country where same sex relationship is recognized what other option can you suggest?
There is also an issue here of misrepresentation. Is it misrepresentation if she declare her as a common-law in the PR application?