Thorough Support Wherever You Live: Obtaining Permanent Residence as a Common-Law Partner Through the Family Class from Toronto｜Ms. Y
Date Posted:February 22, 2025
Last Updated:September 24, 2026
Shiraishi VisaJP Canada supports Family Class applications from clients anywhere in Canada. In this case, we share the story of Ms. Y, who lives in the Greater Toronto Area and obtained permanent residence as a common-law partner while working with our Vancouver-based team entirely by email.
If I meet anyone aiming for a visa or permanent residence from now on, I will always recommend VisaJP Canada.
Family Class
N/A
LMIA Work Permit
Greater Toronto Area
About 5 months to PR approval (about 8 months to landing documents and formal PR status)
Key Points from the Consultant
Our office is in BC and the client was in Ontario, so we worked remotely, mainly by email. When the Canadian government requested additional documents partway through, she responded promptly and willingly, so the review proceeded smoothly.
The review itself finished relatively quickly and approval arrived, but under the current post-pandemic virtual landing system, people already in Canada complete the change to PR status inside the country rather than at the border, and it takes several months from approval to completed landing. She waited patiently through that as well and obtained permanent residence without issue.
Immigration Consultant
Born in Japan. Worked in tour planning and led international tours at a major travel agency, visiting dozens of countries. After immigrating to Canada in 2003, she worked at a software company in Montreal focusing on the Japanese market. She studied Immigration Consulting at Vanier College and became a licensed immigration consultant. Wanting to support the Japanese community more actively, she relocated to Vancouver where she currently resides and works.
Client Comments
Why did you decide to immigrate to Canada?
When I first came to Canada on a working holiday in 2015, my motivation was simply to become able to speak English. As time passed, though, I made many friends here and was fortunate enough to meet my partner. Before I realised it, the centre of my life had become Canada. There are inconveniences, but I like the version of myself who works hard in Canada best of all.
What made you choose Shiraishi VisaJP Canada?
I chose Shiraishi VisaJP Canada because I had heard good things from two friends who had already used them. Even though their head office is in Vancouver, they responded to me in Toronto quickly and courteously by email. They always answered anything I asked with a careful email and a fast turnaround, so the service was excellent.
What was the most memorable part of the process?
When I applied for permanent residence as a common-law partner, it took time to gather all the required documents, photographs and letters from friends, but thanks to the support of the Shiraishi VisaJP Canada staff I was able to work through the process without feeling stressed. Each time one step was completed, I felt happy and looked forward to the next.
How was your experience using Shiraishi VisaJP Canada’s services?
I am very satisfied with the services of Shiraishi VisaJP Canada. Payment was divided into several stages, which eased the financial burden, and the cost was lower than a lawyer while the service was extremely thorough. Thank you so much to Ms. Sakurai and Ms. Assakkali for their support. If I meet anyone aiming for permanent residence from now on, I will always recommend Shiraishi VisaJP Canada.
Future outlook and a message for those planning to travel to Canada
Even with English as poor as mine, where ordering a coffee for the first time got me a cola, I have managed to make a life here. Today I can say with confidence that I speak English. I have been in Toronto ever since arriving on a working holiday in 2015, and something happens every day that keeps it fresh and fun. I thought about going back to Japan many times, but I am glad I held on. And the squirrels that are everywhere are adorable.
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