Seeking Advice for Spousal Sponsorship with Less Than 2 Years in a Relationship

[Nedi27]

I'm reaching out to this wonderful community in the hopes of gaining some insight into a matter my partner and I are currently facing. We have been in a relationship for less than two years and are planning to apply for spousal sponsorship, intending to make an outland application.

By the time we submit our application, we intend to have already celebrated our 1st anniversary and married. However, we're uncertain of the potential challenges or issues we may face due to the relatively short duration of our relationship at the point of application.

We're seeking advice and insights from those who have been in a similar situation. Have any of you successfully navigated this process under similar circumstances? Are there specific considerations or challenges we should be preparing for?

Your shared experiences and any guidance could greatly aid us in making a well-informed decision. We immensely appreciate any input in advance.

 

[armoured]

I'm reaching out to this community in hopes of gaining some insights into a matter I'm currently facing. My partner and I have been in a relationship for less than two years and we're considering a spousal sponsorship.
However, we're not quite sure about the potential challenges or issues that may arise given the duration of our relationship. Does anyone have experience with such scenarios or any valuable advice that could help guide us through this process? Clearly understanding the implications could greatly aid us in making a well-informed decision.
Any input or shared personal experiences would be immensely appreciated. Thank you in advance.

Your questions are very general. I'd recommend downloading the application package, read te instructions, and start filling it out.

As for the specific info you gave: not enough info. The single biggest determinant that drives how the rest will be looked at, really, is whether you have been residing together or not. If you've been residing together for two years, for the most part will not be a difficult decision on the relationship side (for common law will need good evidence of that cohabitation being more than 12 months).

That doesnt mean you can't apply if you've less than two years. Just that other aspects will be somewhat different to demonstrate the relationship.

 

[Nedi27]

Your questions are very general. I'd recommend downloading the application package, read te instructions, and start filling it out.

As for the specific info you gave: not enough info. The single biggest determinant that drives how the rest will be looked at, really, is whether you have been residing together or not. If you've been residing together for two years, for the most part will not be a difficult decision on the relationship side (for common law will need good evidence of that cohabitation being more than 12 months).

That doesnt mean you can't apply if you've less than two years. Just that other aspects will be somewhat different to demonstrate the relationship.

Thank you for your reply. I realize my question may have been too general. Actually, I'm seeking to know if there are any successful couples here who had less than two years of relationship history at the time of their outland application. We are planning to get married this year and by the time we submit the application, it will be our 1st anniversary. Has anyone had a similar experience?

 

[MJSPARV]

There are many people who submit outland applications before two years of marriage. Follow the instructions for the additional relationship proofs. Presumably you’ve been living together since marriage? Did you generally follow the customs of your culture/religion for dating/engagement/marriage? How much time did you spend together before marriage (not necessarily living together but trips to see each other etc)?

Personally, I was sponsored in 2021 by my husband when we were just shy of our two year anniversary and my PR took about 7-8 months.

 

[canuck78]

Assume you are a citizen? You will also have to prove that you will relocate to Canada after PR is approved. Assume you also have the funds to show you can support your family without government help when you move back to Canada.