Will he get into Canada?

Question

I have a job offer in Canada and my company will pay for me and my same sex partner to relocate. Given we are not "married", and as, at the moment, he does not have employment there, how easy will it be for him to enter the country?

(I realise that I'm gay, so no need to tell me that, or throw abuse at me as I'm sort of bored of it)

We will be moving from the UK.

Answer 1

According to this link your partner will have no problem entering Canada.

Answer 2

To get INTO Canada do you need a passport, NO. To get BACK into the USA...YES, depending on how you are coming. Effective January 23, 2007, you will need a passport ot RE-ENTER the USA if you are flying. All other forms of transportation are effective January 2008. Edit: To UR DUMB....its an easy mistake to make, but you are incorrect. The policy that comes into place on January 23, 2007 is a US based initiative. If you check other websites, you will see that all refer to the need to passports by air ALL stipulate that it is the re-rentry to the USA that requires a passport. You do not need anything more than the normal ID at this point to come to Canada. See this quote: Taking Measures to Reduce Line ups Gatineau, Quebec - Due to the new U.S. requirements for air travel to the United States, Passport Canada is experiencing a sharp volume increase in passport applications in all of its offices. In November alone, Passport Canada received more than 355,000 applications - a 33 per cent increase compared to November 2005. ***You will see the phrase "to the United States" in there. Not the reverse In fact this is the goal of the WHTI is this: The Goal of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) The goal of the Initiative is to strengthen border security and facilitate entry into the United States for U.S. citizens and legitimate foreign visitors by providing standardized, secure and reliable documentation which will allow the Department of Homeland Security to quickly, reliably and accurately identify a traveler.

Answer 3

Canada was among the first countries to legalise gay marriages - not just civil partnerships - so you should be ok. Why not check with Canadian immigration people? It might depend on where in Canada you are going to. Good luck and tell the idiots to get lost.

Answer 4

I am from the US, but I understand that Canada does recognize gay marriage. I never heard of a country giving special immigration status to a 'significant other' without marriage being involved, however.

Answer 5

Canada recognizes same sex partners. I would have to say that he would be able to get into Canada. They will let him in regardless. He may not be able to work, or might have to go back the th US every couple of months, but they will let him in. I live in Canada and my Aunt has a place in Bellingham WA and she stays for the summer and returns in winter with no problems.
Good Luck

Answer 6

You have no worries with Canada. They are the most pro gay country on the ball. Tell then you want to get married and Robert is your uncle.

Answer 7

Canada loves gay people. I would imagine you'll have an easier time moving there together than to most countries.

Answer 8

Edintomo,

No bashing from me,
not gay, and have nothing
against you.

I can't imagine him having
any problems entering the
country if all his documentation
is up-to-date.

Do you have support groups?
I would imagine if you find some
Canadian Colleagues they will
be able to help and give better
advise.

Also, Canadians are great people
and a lot more open the we are.

Good luck on your new venture.

Answer 9

You can claim common-law partner.If your country doesn't have gay marriage then there is no way you can be married.You just have to show that you lived a few years together.

Answer 10

Canada is a very liberal place, so I don't think he'll encounter any resistance there for not being married to you. If he can pay for his own passport and can afford to live with you, I don't see a problem with it.