Many people have asked about same sex applications. Canada has long had an enlightened policy. Until recently these applications fell under the Independent (now Skilled Worker) category. If you have applied under the old system and asked to be considered on Humanitarian and Compassionate grounds I understand those applications will proceed as before.

New applications now fall under the Family Class category. Because this is still quite recent some of the information given on the Government site is a bit confusing. Though the Act definitely appears to include same-sex partners in the Family Class section there are a couple of places on the site where they say 'you must be of the opposite sex and married'. I am guessing that's simply an oversight and that the website will be updated soon.

If you are called for interview as part of the Family Class application try not to worry. Take evidence to show your relationship. Photos, cards, letters (they won't read your personal mail but have it there as evidence of the relationship). Telephone bills are good too as are joint bank statements, bills, lease or rental agreements.

For useful informationon this subject go to LEGIT.

LEGIT-Vancouver (languages spoken: English, Spanish)
P.O. Box 384
Vancouver, BC V6C 2N2
Email: vancouver@legit.ca
Meets the last Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at
the Centre, 1170 Bute Street.

LEGIT-Ottawa/Quebec (languages spoken: English, French)
24 Oak Road
Wakefield, Quebec J0X 3G0
Email:branchard.toups@sympatico.ca
Phone: 819-459-2898

LEGIT-Toronto (languages spoken: English)
P.O. Box 111 Station F
Toronto, Ontario M4Y 2L4
Email: toronto@legit.ca
Meets the third Thursday of every month, 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at
519 Church Street
Phone: 416-392-6874 (Church Street Community Centre)
Phone: 416-925-9872, ext. 2211 (Information only - cannot leave messages)

LEGIT-Hamilton (languages spoken: English, French, and Hindi)
Email: hamilton@legit.ca
Website: www.LEGIThamilton.ca
Meets the third Wednesday of every month,7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at
Sobeys Inc (second floor conference room)
977 Golflinks Road
Ancaster (Hamilton)
Ontario, L8G-3T9

This is an interesting site I have recently heard about. It is called BorderConnections
I have two links:

• Same-Sex Immigration

• Transsexual/ Transgender Immigration

All consultants and lawyers can help you with same-sex applications. However, for fairly obvious reasons Smith Hughes are real experts and have many gay friendly links and resources.

http://www.barbarafindlay.com/ a lesbian feminist lawyer committed to making the law work for all of us. Seems like a very nice lady. She covers all kinds of legal issues.

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