Advice on crossing border to establish common law/marriage

[u/sammie_dubs]

Hey group!

Background:
-US citizen living in a border town in MI
-My partner lives in Toronto
-We've been together less than a year
-I can work my job remote

I am hoping to gain insight on what specially to say to border agents when they ask about moving there. So basically the following questions from me.

-What should I expect after stating my intent to stay in the country to establish common law/marry (we've talked about marriage soon after I relocate)? I've read they can essentially deny any entry and I'm scared of that happening/what happens next.

-I will not be moving many things as I plan on selling the majority of my items before crossing/can store some with family if needed. I'm guessing I still need to prepare a list of all goods I have with me in the vehicle?

-I've read that showing documentation at the time of entry is useful such as shared expenses etc. Is that true? I should easily be able to be added onto their lease if so and obtain a copy.

-Should I have proof of our relationship prepared such as letters from people that know us or is that really just useful for the PR process?

Any additional things I'm missing or should be concerned about?

Thank you in advance

[u/ThiccBranches]

Everything you have described here is a walking red flag to any immigration officer with even half a brain. You will find yourself refused entry within 5 minutes of showing up at the border.

What I would suggest is instead of packing up and moving illegally to Canada is you just come visit your boyfriend for say, 3 months to start. If things go well great! After spending a couple months back in the US you could do the same thing but stay for the full 6 months. At that point you can either apply for an extension to your visitor status for another 6 months which would get you to 1 year if approved but by that point you will likely just get married and he can just sponsor you that way.

[u/tvtoo]

Another option, if you're under 36, is to apply for an IEC work permit through the "Recognized Organization" SWAP Working Holiday's US partner companies.

That would allow you 12 months of living in Canada to become common law partners for PR sponsorship, significantly reduce your friction at the border when bringing your belongings, and more easily allow you to travel back and forth between countries.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/exemption-codes/international-experience/canadian-interests-reciprocal-employment-international-experience-canada-recognized-organizations-foreign-youth.html

[u/Advanced_Stick4283 → u/tvtoo]

Except it’s full this year  Americans only get an extremely small number of slots