Write an explanation for lack of evidence??

[lfindlay]

In the final stages before submitting our common law application. Is it weird that i'm nervous? So paranoid about missing something. For proof of cohabitation we have included (we have been living together w/my family in basement suite since August 10 2016):

-A lease agreement between my partner and I & my parents (we just found one online and filled it out, backdated to Aug 10 2016, and got it notarized)
-Both our licenses to same address, both issued Nov 15 2016
-joint bank account proof (though very recent – we only opened it in October 2017)
-other documents to same address, all separate, and all within the last few months so quite recent (ie. Paystubs, bank statements, insurance, and other mail to same address etc- mine go back a year and more but Principal applicants go back only last few months)

My QUESTION now is- should I write a brief explanation of why our evidence is lacking… ie no joint utility bills, no vehicle insurance, and everything else being rather recent? or is this just drawing attention to the fact (I feel at least) our evidence is on the weak side? I’m already pushing it by waiting until November to apply when we were common law since august. Forgive me if this is a stupid question... I'm just trying to cover all my bases.

thanks in advance!!

 

[goingtosuccess]

No need to explain anything.If they have anything in their mid latter on they will ask otherwise if you r lucky enough your case might get approved.Just for covering collect other proofs after sending off the file and if in case they ask for proofs in future you can present them.

 

[canadiantica15]

I'd include a notarized Stat Declaration of Common-law Union http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5409E.pdf (albeit not mandatory I've seen this requested down the line - better to save yourself some time just in case and it doesn't hurt to provide additional proof of cohabitation evidence)

Best of luck!

 

[Noah1]

I'd include a notarized Stat Declaration of Common-law Union http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5409E.pdf (albeit not mandatory I've seen this requested down the line - better to save yourself some time just in case and it doesn't hurt to provide additional proof of cohabitation evidence)

Best of luck!

 

[Noah1]

Hi,

I have also been asked for more evidence of proof of my relationship. As I am out of status I have been living below the radar and have hardly any evidence. Could you please provide more information regarding the stat of Declaration. I am married now 5 years thanks. Should I complete this form too?

 

[canadiantica15]

Hi,

I have also been asked for more evidence of proof of my relationship. As I am out of status I have been living below the radar and have hardly any evidence. Could you please provide more information regarding the stat of Declaration. I am married now 5 years thanks. Should I complete this form too?

No, this form only applies to common-law partners.

 

[lfindlay]

I'd include a notarized Stat Declaration of Common-law Union http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5409E.pdf (albeit not mandatory I've seen this requested down the line - better to save yourself some time just in case and it doesn't hurt to provide additional proof of cohabitation evidence)

Best of luck!

Oops, I forgot to mention that I actually did include this form and we did get it notarized.. I figured the same - can't hurt! Thanks!