how can I bring my same sex partner to canada?

 

since we are not able to live together , how can i prove this is a legitimate relationship , I understad that we are supposed to live together for  at least 12 months .

I dont think that there is an immigration barrier if the 2 of us are colombian citizens and I can live there if I wanted to.

well , I came to canada 11 years ago as a refugee , escaping from the violence in my country .and I sure do not want to live there.

 

I support my boyfriend finantially , i have an insurance plan on his name , we have photographs together , lots of e-mails and cards , we talk on the phone everyday  at least 2 times a day.

 

I wanna thank anyone who could give me an advise.

 

toby,

I agree with the above reply.

Your partner should definitely attempt to obtain a TRV.

If granted, the 2 of you marry in Canada and you subsequently file In-Canada Spousal Sponsorship.

If refused, you then file overseas conjugal partner sponsorship.

Now, i must warn you, i have seen quite a few same sex conjugal partner sponsorship refusals lately (especially out of certain visa posts) because, in the view of the IO, the 2 partners were "merely dating" and were not in a "committed and exclusive conjugal relationship." To me such conclusions really demonstrate a complete lack of cultural understanding on the part of the IO, but, nevertheless, this is the reality. SO, if you do file a conjugal partner sponsorship make sure that you make explicit reference to section 5.44 of OP-2 as it was created specifically to cover situations such as yours (same sex partners unable to cohabit due to legislative prohibitions or societal homophobia).

 

if you would like to find out more about me, feel free to refer to http://www.migrate-2-canada.com or http://www.gaytoronto.com/ralph

 

good luck,