Extension for common law

[MountainMan256]

Not sure where to put this but due to the circumstances, I am not able to start the common law process until April of 2017, I have been here for 1 month already and my 6 months should be up in April. To extend, should I ask for a year from April 2017? Should I also include I intend this for common law relationship? (I am from a Visa Exempt country) thank you!

 

[Ponga]

Yes. You should cite the reason for the extension request as being to meet the Common-Law requirement.

But...you've been here for one month and will `start the process' in April 2017? What will you be starting? Have you and your partner already lived together [somewhere] since this past April?

 

[MountainMan256]

It's a weird situation, and basically I can not sign on to the lease until April.

 

[MountainMan256]

To add, I am staying near but meeting her often.

 

[MountainMan256]

Anyone?

 

[Bcboundboy]

So what you're saying is, you will only be able to live together and prove it from April 2017, which will mean establishing common law status from April 2018. You are a visitor, and your current visitor status expires in April 2017. Correct?

 

[TANMEX]

To add, I am staying near but meeting her often.

staying near and meeting her ofter is not considered common-law relationship and Immigration will reject your application .
you need t be living together for 1 full year before you can submit your application and you need to proof cohabitation .

lease is important but not enough , start with mail coming to both or either one of you to the same place , receipts of outings, pictures of outings , joint financials , joint household purchases etc .

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Anyone?

Your question has already been answered in more than one thread. Yes, you can ask for a year citing wanting to become common-law.

What more are you looking for?

 

[MountainMan256]

Yes sorry I just like to be very sure, is asking for time to become common law likely to be rejected?

 

[MountainMan256]

So what you're saying is, you will only be able to live together and prove it from April 2017, which will mean establishing common law status from April 2018. You are a visitor, and your current visitor status expires in April 2017. Correct?

Yes @Bboundboy

 

[Bcboundboy]

Then yes, in about March apply for the one year under the reason that you wish to establish common law with your partner.

I would imagine their biggest concern would be how you are supporting yourself without working, as that together with your existing permit is 18 months being in Canada without work rights, so be prepared to explain that/allay any concerns they have at the time you apply.

 

[MountainMan256]

My family and her family are supporting me, as long as I can prove it, it should be okay? I can provide pay stubs and other things like that, and show that her rent is payed each month with ease.