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Evidence Of A Common-Law Union And Cohabitation: What IRCC Expects
A common-law partner must show 12 months of continuous cohabitation to be sponsored for Canadian permanent residence. Here is the evidence IRCC expects, what breaks continuity, and the current fees and processing times.
Colin R. Singer
September 25, 2026
Replacing the Principal Applicant on an Application for Permanent Residence by a Parent or Grandparent sponsored as a member of the Family Class
Operational Bulletin 369 – January 17, 2012 Replacing the Principal Applicant on an Application for Permanent Residence by a Parent or Grandparent sponsored as a
Colin R. Singer
January 9, 2015
Canada’s Five-Year Sponsorship Bar: What It Means If You Were Sponsored as a Spouse or Partner
On This Page, You Will Find: People who came to Canada as a sponsored spouse or partner are often surprised to learn that they cannot
Colin R. Singer
September 21, 2026
Instructions to Visa Officers on Making Determinations on Membership in the Family Class
Operational Bulletin 396 – March 07, 2012 Instructions to Visa Officers on Making Determinations on Membership in the Family Class Summary This Operational Bulletin
Colin R. Singer
November 28, 2014
Immigration Law Needs Overhaul to Deal With Minor Violations
Last week, Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander issued a statement setting out the federal government’s opposition to Canadian municipalities becoming “sanctuary cities” for illegal
Colin R. Singer
January 24, 2019
Government Strategy Prioritizes Family Reunification Program
This month the Department of Citizenship and Immigration announced that in 2013 it accepted more parent and grandparent (PGP) sponsorship applications than it has in
Colin R. Singer
January 24, 2019