Hi Frida,
I guess since i'm sitting by my laptop, i'll be the first to answer you
... First of all, welcome to our thread and to this process.
In order for us to help you further, you'll have to give us more information. Are you going through Family Class? Are you/or your partner a Canadian citizen/permanent resident and one of you is sponsoring the other through the grounds of conjugal relationship?
If so, here is what I was informed, have read and heard before I started this entire process, when my (now) husband and I were exploring our options and figuring out what the best step would be in order for us to be together (I'm a Canadian citizen, sponsoring my husband via Spousal Visa):
Conjugal partners immigration route should be the last resort when applying for a loved one to join you in Canada. The reason for this is the fact that in this route you will be under the microscope more than any other route, and you will have to have the most proof that your relationship is genuine... Don't get me wrong, we all have to have genuine relationships, but under the conjugal partners it's hardest to prove to THEM. And Immigration Canada will deny you if they have the slightest doubt as to validity of your relationship. And then once and if you prove that your relationship is in fact genuine you'll be asked "well why aren't you in a common-law relationship or marriage if your relationship is genuine" - meaning you'll have to do double time proving not only that your relationship is genuine, but also WHY you cannot be in a common-law or marriage with your genuine partner... I hope you understand what i'm saying, as there will be a test in the end
With this in mind, this route takes the most time, I hate to tell you... Spousal visa get's precedence over any other type in "Family" class.
I'm not an attorney or council, I'm just someone who has had this process on my mind and in research for a long time now, and my number ONE advice is before you enter this or any other route, go for a consultation with a COUPLE (NOT JUST ONE!) immigration lawyers or consultants. Reputable ones have FREE consultations, and never go for ones you have to pay for consultations because they are the ones who are in it just for the money, usually. I personally, would not gamble on "conjugal partner" route if it wasn't absolutely necessary.
Here is some start up reading:
Conjugal partner
The conjugal partner Canadian immigration route is intended to be used only in exceptional circumstances where parties are unable to qualify for spouse or common-law partner immigration through circumstances beyond their control.
This route for immigration to Canada is valid for same sex or opposite sex partners, however, it must be demonstrated that the relationship is one of mutual dependence, and commitment.
Conjugal partner applications may be made in the following circumstances.
* The relationship has existed for at least a year.
* Marrying or living together has been prevented due to an immigration barrier.
* Marrying or living together has been prevented due to marital status, for example, you are living in a country where divorce is not permitted.
* Marrying or living together has been prevented because you are in a same sex relationship in a country where same sex marriage is not permitted.
* Evidence can be provided that an impending factor has influenced the relationship, for example, long-term visits in each other's home country have been refused.
Here is more:
Conjugal partner - A conjugal partner is defined as a life partner in a committed relationship for at least one year. No cohabitation is required but a relationship must be interdependent in physical, financial, emotional, and social aspects. This person can be either opposite or same sex/gender. Conjugal partner sponsorship is used to sponsor a foreigner who is unable to either get married or live with a sponsor for at least one year due to a visa requirement.
In other words, a foreign partner cannot be from a visitor visa exemption country. SLOVENIA DOESN'T NEED A VISA WHICH MEANS YOU GUYS ARE NOT EVEN ELIGIBLE?!?!?! Examples of conjugal partners can be same-sex couples who are legally barred from getting married or opposite-sex couples where one of them is legally married and unable to get divorced.
Opposite-sex couples who can get married are most likely unable to apply as conjugal partners.
Do your research guys before doing anything, immigration is a SERIOUS, time-exhausting process....
