Elaine

Temporary Resident Visa for U.S Citizen

My boyfriend is an American Citizen and since I'm
hearing horrible feedback about NOT applying as Conjugal Partners...we
are going to start to
attempt in applying for TRV's status, so he can
legally stay here
in Canada for a year, so we can be considered as
Common Law
Partners ....then apply for Perm Residence under
the Common
Law Status.

What would be the best approach to do this...

Should my boyfriend apply for a 6 month's Visitor's
Visa prior to
coming to Canada from the States?

OR...

Should he come to Canada on an intended 2 week
holiday and
then, promptly apply for a Visitor's Visa Extension
as soon as he
arrives?...

If we where to do this route by applying for the
visa
inland...which then would then be the better Visa
to apply for?

Solely apply for the Multiple Entry Visa...so he
can leave and
come back with his belongings. Or, Solely apply for
the Extended
Visitor's Visa (in which case he will not be able
to leave Canada
and come back) And then while on the extended
Visitor's
Visa...apply for the Multiple entry Visa.

Is there a proper procedure as to what Visitor's
Visa you can
begin with?

F.Y.I.......
The last time my boyfriend was here, the Customs
officer told us
to do an exit and re-entry at the borders... my
boyfriend was
then granted with a one month visitor's visa. Also
the N.F's
custom's officer who granted the one month
visitor's visa...did
tell us that when we apply for a Visitor's
Extension Visas in the
future...it will probably take awhile to be
processed. So that
being the case...My boyfriend will have to prove to
Customs
Canada that he has indeed applied for a Visitor's
extension and
is waiting on the decision, even if he overstays
the deadline
where Customs has said he has to leave Canada ...he
can legally
remain in Canada until the decision to accept or
not accept the
Extended Visitor's Visa is answered.

Any suggestions or advice is highly welcome...thank
you. :-)

Andrew Miller

First - he is an American and he doesn't need TRV. It is the admission what
counts - he won't be admitted for more than 6 months.

Second - law clearly precludes scenario you are describing. His visitor
status won't be extended for the reason indicated (just to meet common law
definition). Why risk deportation and it's consequences? Get married and
you'll have no problems.