My boyfriend is canadian and we've been together for over 2 years. We're considering the possibility of immigrating to Canada, having him sponsoring me. We are not married, but we do qualify as "conjugal partners"... is it a bad idea to try it out this way without getting married?
2006-07-28 05:47:31 · 11 answers · asked by *LuNa* 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
He is from Quebec! :)
2006-07-28 06:58:07 · update #1
let me answer this since I am currently going through the spousal sponsorship. the process is long and drawn out, it isn't quick and costs a fair bit. I don't know whether or not conjugal partners have the same responisbilities as spouses....but if they do then your boyfriend is responsible for your basic needs(food/shelter/clothing/medical) for anywhere between 3-10 years. You won't be able to work right off the get go unless you have a job offer prior to entering Canada. Do your homework prior to taking this all on as it will take a while.
Go to the website and see if this is what you want to do. I could talk forever on this subject as I have done months of reading, phone calls and talking to immigration offices. My husband is coming up from the US in September, finally.
Good luck....the website has everything you need to know and the toll free number is useful as well.
2006-07-28 06:58:48 · answer #1 · answered by June 28/10, its a boy! 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Go for it!! I am Canadian for Quebec but now i am in the US because my boyfriend now husband married me. I wish we were in Quebec or Toronto, but Quebec is French and he doesn't really speak French.. Toronto would be great but a bit too far from our families. Really, you should go for it if you would like too. Canada is a very safe country, it is not that cold (come on!), we have four seasons, in Quebec or Montreal, it is cold during winter but it's about the same as in the State of Maine. Plus, people are very friendly compare to people in U.S (but Americans have reasons to be not as friendly, like to protect themselves.). Anyway, i think it's a good idea! Where is your boyfriend from?
2006-07-28 06:24:05 · answer #2 · answered by Mimi 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Good luck. I just recently left from up there and miss it very much. I wanted to stay but the cold environment changed my mind. (Ontario). I love the country and found the people exceptionally nice. And yes, Canada does have "common-law" rules. Try it for a few months before marriage. Don't know where you are from but would be good if you just gave it a trial period.
2006-07-28 05:53:00 · answer #3 · answered by Shar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a Canadian here's my advice (although not great:-) ):
It really depends on so many circumstances....
Where in Canada?
Employment?
ie: work in forestry in Ontario now sux
there is all kinds of jobs in Alberta
you can get more specific and email me if you'd like and I can try to help: cassofn@yahoo.com
2006-07-28 06:07:38 · answer #4 · answered by CassH 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-08 10:28:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouoldn't . the tax rate in Canada is much higher than here. Their medical system, although "free" is subject in quality and quantity. And most Canadians don't like us anyway.
2006-07-28 05:51:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm not relay a marriage expert but i know one thing!!!that would be a totally wrong move because its a totally new environment and if anything happened no one is there to help you!!!bad exp
2006-07-28 05:51:54 · answer #7 · answered by Danijel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a good idea if you really like cold weather,
2006-07-28 05:52:05 · answer #8 · answered by longroad 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i love canada...it's like the US
2006-07-28 05:50:44 · answer #9 · answered by fuilui213 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
go for it
2006-07-28 05:56:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋