Gathering Proof of a Common-Law Partnership Was a Challenge as Backpackers｜Ms. H

Living in Australia, which is not my home country, and as a backpacker at that, gathering proof of cohabitation was hard, but I obtained permanent residence with fully remote support!

Why did you decide to immigrate to Canada?

Shiraishi VisaJP Canada handled my Family Class application as a common-law partner on my behalf.

My partner (Canadian) and I (Japanese) had been backpacking in Australia for more than two years, and we needed some kind of visa to move to Canada in the future. So we decided to go the common-law (de facto marriage) route.

What made you choose Shiraishi VisaJP Canada?

I chose Shiraishi VisaJP Canada because, of all the immigration consultants and individuals I was in contact with, they listened to me most attentively over video chat.

What was the most memorable part of the process?

As backpackers who had changed addresses many times, our concern was whether we could prove that we had lived together for more than a year. My consultant, Ms. Yamashita, exchanged many emails with me, asking things like “Do you have this document? This one might work,” and somehow we managed to gather everything.
Everything was handled fully remotely, and she responded quickly despite the time difference.

The required documents and what they needed us to do had already been organised by Shiraishi VisaJP Canada, so we were able to move forward to the application quite smoothly.
I think we were able to apply in a short time with minimal effort. If my partner and I had applied on our own, I think it would have taken a great deal of time and effort.

Of course, nowadays you might be able to apply on your own while checking social media and the videos and checklists published by the Canadian government. However, before applying, you need to consider things like “Can we put in the time and effort? How much will my partner cooperate? If there is a problem, can we deal with the immigration authorities ourselves?” Shiraishi VisaJP Canada takes on that burden for you.

Future outlook and a message for those planning to travel to Canada

I am happy to be living with him again and to be starting a new life in Canada, a place I had never been to before.

Thank you so much for everything.

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Kaoru Yamashita

Born in Japan. After working for a major computer manufacturer, she participated in multiple international IT projects at PricewaterhouseCoopers. She immigrated to Canada in 2003 and completed the Immigration Consultant Program at the University of British Columbia, becoming a government-certified immigration consultant. She specializes in consulting for Japanese clients, covering short-term visas (such as work permits) and permanent residency applications (FSW, PNP, CEC, Family Class, etc.).

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