Godders984

I'm currently living in London with my Canadian girlfriend, she is a Canadian citizen but is living in the UK on a work sponsorship visa.
We want to move to Canada and have been looking at Common Law status, we have lived together for a year, but in the UK not in Canada, are we still eligible to apply for common law? Or do I have to get my own visa for Canada?

Thanks for your help, Adam.

bc2015

Living together in the UK is fine, you just need to be able to prove it. Usually a shared lease and/or shared bills is the best way to achieve this.

Godders984

Awesome, so I can get a visa sponsorship from her as common law? Also would I need to get a separate permit to work, to be able to get a job out there?

Thanks for your help.

christmasoompa

You'd be a Permanent Resident of Canada. Have a look at the FAQ about spousal sponsorship for more info on this visa route (at top of page).

HTH.

Godders984

Thanks very much, you guys have been really helpful.

Adam

BristolUK

Are you sure you're not Canadian already?