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Which would be the best way to apply for Permanent Residence in Canada for same-sex partners in the following situation:-

Person 1) British, Ex Landed Canadian Immigrant (19 yrs in Canada) been out of Canada since 1975 and resident in the UK. Her family - mother, sister, brother (born Canadian) still in Canada.
Person 2) Same sex partner for 14 years who has more points under the Skilled worker class because of education and a second language.

At the moment we're thinking of person 2 being principal applicant under Fed. Skilled Worker class and person 1 being common-law partner. Is this the best way to go about it?

Another question for experts:
Person 1 had a previous long-standing relationship with a same sex partner who had children (via AI) during the relationship. They split some years ago but Person 1 maintained a 'divorced parental role' in an unofficial capacity to those children (who are now over 18 yrs old). Should these children be declared anywhere on the Immigration Forms for Person 1?

Thanks for any assistance.