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Originally Posted by Kiopa_Matt
Yeah, it is a pain, eh? The people who complain, "bloody Canadian government, they just let everyone in!" don't really know what they're talking about.  I remember we compiled about 6 inches of documentation for the immigration lawyer, and the application that got submitted was probably 2.5 inches thick. Then later on we had to send in another inch worth of shit. We did get approved though.
Why don't you just get married? It's WAY easier applying with a marriage certificate, then going the common-law route. And getting her PR status probably isn't something you want to fuck with, and have the chance of her getting denied. That would fuck your life, I'm assuming. Just head out camping for a weekend, grab a marriage certificate while you're at it with a couple friends for witnesses, and have your actual wedding later. That's what we did.
Yeah, but that's understandable though, no? I had to do the same. It's just to make sure new immigrants don't suck the system, and are self reliant. |
oh yeah, i don't mind that at all. the will thing was a little strange, but you've got do, what you've got to do. i was all for getting married, but our lawyer told us flat out, with the new rules, it makes no difference at all. they want proof of a real relationship, getting a marriage certificate means nothing in there eyes anymore. hence will, engagment ring receipt, piles of other documents, proof she is living with me (had to send prints of emails from my HOA that were addressed to her), 3 different people not family that vouched our relationship was legit, and the list goes on.
*apparently* this should all be overwith soon. our lawyer has said he's never seen anything like it. apparently it has something to do with our docs being all sent to Buffalo, and they are notorious for screwing shit up.