Spousal Visa Question

[Cas12]

Hi everyone,

Can someone get married to a Canadian citizen if their previous common-law relationship(outside of Canada) is over but still living with them with them for the time being?
What documents would be requested?

Would love some insight.

Thank you!

 

[scylla]

Hi everyone,

Can someone get married to a Canadian citizen if their previous common-law relationship(outside of Canada) is over but still living with them with them for the time being?
What documents would be requested?

Would love some insight.

Thank you!

I would strongly recommend waiting until they have actually separated and moved out and are no longer living together.

 

[YVR123]

Hi everyone,

Can someone get married to a Canadian citizen if their previous common-law relationship(outside of Canada) is over but still living with them with them for the time being?
What documents would be requested?

Would love some insight.

Thank you!

Agree that IRCC will look at the separation and the marriage is ONLY for immigration purpose if the common-law partners still live together.

You need to live separated to be "separated" and then get married to a different person. It almost looks like the marriage is just on paper and it doesn't make sense that you Canadian citizen spouse agrees to this arrangement. It's strange. Specially if the new spouse travels back to Canada and leaving OP and common law partner still living together after the marriage.

 

[armoured]

Hi everyone,

Can someone get married to a Canadian citizen if their previous common-law relationship(outside of Canada) is over but still living with them with them for the time being?
What documents would be requested?

Would love some insight.

Thank you!

There's no legal restriction. If you plan to apply for spousal sponsorship, though, would recommend moving out at minimum several months before applying, and honestly - better to move out before getting married.

There's a risk it will look like a fake relationship and marriage for immigration purposes.