Application to Sponsor a Member of the Family Class (Common-law partner)
Sponsorship Questionnaire - Development of relationship and documentary evidence (Form: IMM5540E)
“Additional details
regarding my current relationship.”
Darrin and
I have been dating since April of 2003. During this time we have shared a very loving
and devoted life together.
We are both
extremely social and enjoy spending time with family and friends. Over the years, Darrin and I have hosted a
myriad of social gatherings … ranging from small dinner parties to large
elaborate holiday themed events.
We have learned how to foxtrot at ballroom dancing lessons and how to make wine by attending “Wine Camp” at a viticulture dude ranch in the Willamette Valley. We’ve driven all-terrain vehicles through muddy fields in Idaho and mountain bikes through the rugged terrain of Sunriver, Oregon.
We have
attempted to sing a Karaoke duet and experienced numerous live performances
ranging from Shakespeare in the Park and Cirque du Soleil … to rock’ n’ roll
concerts featuring bands such as Rod Stewart, Pink Martini, and Carlos Santana.
From world-class skiing in Whistler to the healing hot springs in New Zealand, I feel fortunate to have enjoyed several extended vacations together. We've eaten chocolate in Switzerland, crepes in France, and fresh pasta in Italy. One Christmas we escaped to a small bed and breakfast in Victoria, BC … and another one we spent fighting crowds at the "happiest place on earth" in Orlando, Florida with five year-old triplets.
This past
May, we purchased a charity auction package that afforded us the
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fly in a private leer jet to cheer for the
Seattle Mariners at a sold-out game at Safeco Field. We’ve also volunteered for a community Earth
Day celebration and even offered a room in our home to the victims of Hurricane
Katrina.
I love,
admire, and respect Darrin with all my heart. Quite honestly, I can’t imagine my life without him. I look forward to creating many more lasting
memories together in Canada.
(A sample of one of the 40+ pages we have submitted to the Case Processing Centre in Mississauga, Ontario ... along with $1,040 ... as Travis would say, "they're paying us to be here.")