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TFG – The Fourth Generation is a leading
immigration firm in the field of the gay and lesbian immigration to
Canada. Our expertise in the Canadian immigration laws means that we
are uniquely equipped to successfully deal with a field of practice
that usually are challenging for other immigration practitioners.
Canada is a world leader in
sexual-orientation equality, since Canada’s immigration laws were
amended in 2002, the country has not only allowed Canadian to sponsor
their common law partner, but also recognized as depended the common
law partners of qualifying immigrants.
On December 9, 2004 the Supreme Court of
Canada ruled that same sex marriage that performed already in seven
provinces are legal and must be recognized.
Canada becomes very attractive to many same
sex couples, for whom Canada can be a safe haven.
- Are you thinking to sponsor your same sex
partner in Canada?
- Are you a Canadian citizen or permanent
resident in a relationship with someone from another country?
- Are you an American citizen in a same sex
relationship with foreign national?
- Are you a foreign national in same sex
relationship with another partner from your country of citizenship?
- Are you and your partner are both
citizens of different countries. Despite the obstacles this has posed,
you are determined to create a future together. Have you both explored
and exhausted the options of immigrating to each other's country? Are
you considering starting a new life in a third country such as Canada?
For immigration purposes there are
four types of relationship that are recognized
- Common law partner (partner of the same
sex who cohabited for at least one year together
- Conjugal partners (partners of the same
sex that have been in substantial relationship for at least one year)
For immigration purposes there are
two categories that are recognized
- Family class –sponsorship
- Skilled worker – common law partner is
recognized as a depended.
Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and
transgendered persons who are interested in immigrating to Canada may
have particular concerns about Canadian immigration. For example:
- I am a lesbian
in a committed same sex relationship with a Canadian and want to be
able to live in Canada with my Canadian partner. Is this possible when
I do not otherwise qualify for immigration?
- I am a gay man in a committed same sex
relationship. My partner and I have different citizenship (neither
being Canadian) and cannot immigrate to each others' country so we are
seeking a third country we can both immigrate to. Is it possible to
immigrate based on our relationship if one of us does not otherwise
qualify for immigration?
- I am living with HIV and want to know
whether I might have any problems with immigrating to Canada. Are HIV
tests parts of the Canadian immigration process??
You may be
able to sponsor your partner for Canadian permanent residence.
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