The Evidence of a Common-Law Union and Cohabitation

Purpose: For validating claims concerning the marital status of the applicant

Document Requirements:

• The applicant would need to provide this document only if:
• The applicant indicates a marital status as common-law
• The applicant would need to provide:
• Evidence of cohabitation for a period of at least 12 successive months and,
• A Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union form (IMM 5409)
• Evidence of cohabitation could typically include:
• Copies of joint bank account statements
• Copies of leases
• Utility bills

The Individuals who would need to submit this documentation:

• The principal applicant

Source: Citizenship and Immigration