Can PR be postponed?

[randyb]

Hello All,

I applied to the Skilled Worker category eight years ago and just recently finished bio-metrics and medical. Of course I didn't wait to move with my life forward especially since it wasn't possible to know if I'll be accepted or rejected. I've received a message last week asking for a settlement plan, and I replied with a general plan; Then they asked for specifics like sending a list of potential places to rent. I understood from their messages that I'm at the last step and that they'll base their decision on my response whether I get a PR or not. The thing is, I got a chance to move to the U.S four years ago and get a PR which I did. I am currently settled in the U.S with my family but I don't want to close the Canadian path. Is there something I can do to postpone this for a couple of years? I'm getting the impression that they want me to move to Canada straight away after they issue the PR. I have no plans to moving at the moment because of life (work, school, new house, etc..). It is not easy to uproot the family again this soon. I need a couple of years to start planning for a move again. Any advice or ideas?

Thank you

 

[scylla]

Hello All,

I applied to the Skilled Worker category eight years ago and just recently finished bio-metrics and medical. Of course I didn't wait to move with my life forward especially since it wasn't possible to know if I'll be accepted or rejected. I've received a message last week asking for a settlement plan, and I replied with a general plan; Then they asked for specifics like sending a list of potential places to rent. I understood from their messages that I'm at the last step and that they'll base their decision on my response whether I get a PR or not. The thing is, I got a chance to move to the U.S four years ago and get a PR which I did. I am currently settled in the U.S with my family but I don't want to close the Canadian path. Is there something I can do to postpone this for a couple of years? I'm getting the impression that they want me to move to Canada straight away after they issue the PR. I have no plans to moving at the moment because of life (work, school, new house, etc..). It is not easy to uproot the family again this soon. I need a couple of years to start planning for a move again. Any advice or ideas?

Thank you

It's not possible to put the application on hold or to postpone the application.

 

[steaky]

Hello All,

I applied to the Skilled Worker category eight years ago and just recently finished bio-metrics and medical. Of course I didn't wait to move with my life forward especially since it wasn't possible to know if I'll be accepted or rejected. I've received a message last week asking for a settlement plan, and I replied with a general plan; Then they asked for specifics like sending a list of potential places to rent. I understood from their messages that I'm at the last step and that they'll base their decision on my response whether I get a PR or not. The thing is, I got a chance to move to the U.S four years ago and get a PR which I did. I am currently settled in the U.S with my family but I don't want to close the Canadian path. Is there something I can do to postpone this for a couple of years? I'm getting the impression that they want me to move to Canada straight away after they issue the PR. I have no plans to moving at the moment because of life (work, school, new house, etc..). It is not easy to uproot the family again this soon. I need a couple of years to start planning for a move again. Any advice or ideas?

Thank you

You can soft land to get Canadian PR status first and return to US after the landing. Afterwards, you have until 3 years to settle in Canada.

 

[randyb]

You can soft land to get Canadian PR status first and return to US after the landing. Afterwards, you have until 3 years to settle in Canada.

This is the best plan. How should I address this in my letter? should I explain that I need more time until settlement? or they might reject the application? or should I do as they say in providing possible rental places even tho there is no plan to settle now?

 

[scylla]

This is the best plan. How should I address this in my letter? should I explain that I need more time until settlement? or they might reject the application? or should I do as they say in providing possible rental places even tho there is no plan to settle now?

What does the letter say exactly? Can you copy and paste here?

Which immigration stream did you apply under?

 

[randyb]

What does the letter say exactly? Can you copy and paste here?

Which immigration stream did you apply under?

So the first message I received from them was

Client Enquiry: Please provide a settlement plan for your arrival in Quebec. This must be
received at this office by: 2022/03/29

Then I responded with this as the plan

The plan is first to book a hotel in the Montreal area for a couple of weeks. Before arrival, we would have prepared a list of potential homes to rent. During our stay at the hotel, we will request a Social Insurance Number and take care of the financial aspect which is opening bank accounts and credit cards. We will also visit those homes and choose the appropriate and affordable one. Since my current job is fully remote, I will confirm with my manager that moving would not cause any problems. If it does, I will have to start looking for a new job based in Canada. The same applies to my wife. The kids will attend the local school. This is the initial draft of the settlement plan, and I am hoping it goes smoothly without any obstacles. We will have to adjust to unforeseen circumstances and move forward.

This wasn't supposed to be executed on the first landing, but later.

Finally, I received from them last week this message: https://ibb.co/t3P1YMX

PROVIDE FOLLOWING DETAIS ON THE SETTLEMENT PAN:
- LETTER HAS TO BE SIGNED AND DATED
- LIST OF POTENTIAL HOMES TO RENT
- CONFIRMATION OF MANAGER THAT MOVING WOULD NOT CAUSE ANY
PROBLEMS

I appreciate any help in formalizing a response based on the information I provided earlier.

 

[scylla]

So the first message I received from them was this https://ibb.co/pPRr7KN
Then I responded with this as the plan: https://ibb.co/YP04fvF - this wasn't supposed to be executed on the first landing, but later.
Finally, I received from them last week this message: https://ibb.co/t3P1YMX

I appreciate any help in formalizing a response based on the information I provided earlier.

Sorry - I don't click on external links. Please copy and paste the content to the forum. Which program did you apply under specifically?

 

[randyb]

Sorry - I don't click on external links. Please copy and paste the content to the forum. Which program did you apply under specifically?

My apologies. I edited my previous answer. I applied for the Quebec Skilled Worker Program.

 

[scylla]

My apologies. I edited my previous answer. I applied for the Quebec Skilled Worker Program.

They are looking for evidence that you plan on setting in Quebec specifically and not another province. I don't think that showing landing plans will be accepted as sufficient evidence. IMO they are looking for much stronger evidence that you plan to move and settle in Quebec. Evidence of this is the last communication received which is requesting very specific information in the settlement plan and that indicates you plan to settle immediately. I suppose you can try responding with the landing plans and then a statement that you will settle in Quebec permanently a few years from now. However I'm not sure that's going to cut it and I think you should be preparing yourself for the possibility of refusal if that's how you respond.

Also suggest you read through posts in the Quebec Skilled Worker section of the forum since this is hte program through which you applied.

 

[moscatojuices]

Not sure why you're bothering with all of this if you got your U.S. residency and settled there with your family? Why are you even proceeding with this?

IRCC/Quebec is asking you to provide clear or strong evidence of a commitment to settle in Canada, and it seems like you're trying to concoct a scheme whereby you want to convince them that you can be in two places at once which looks very strange.

I agree with Scylla but think that you should tell them that you have no settlement plan (I read your plan and mate, it's not a plan, by what you've written it's like you don't even know where Montreal is, no offense) and don't want to move your family from the U.S. for now, however, are open to looking at Canada later and prepare for a refusal. It's better than a potential misrepresentation of providing evidence that you're serious about moving to Canada and then not following through with it at all.

You can always re-apply later if you want, or not, and focus on living your life in the U.S.

 

[scylla]

Not sure why you're bothering with all of this if you got your U.S. residency and settled there with your family? Why are you even proceeding with this?

IRCC/Quebec is asking you to provide clear or strong evidence of a commitment to settle in Canada, and it seems like you're trying to concoct a scheme whereby you want to convince them that you can be in two places at once which looks very strange.

I agree with Scylla but think that you should tell them that you have no settlement plan (I read your plan and mate, it's not a plan) and don't want to move your family from the U.S. for now, however, are open to looking at Canada later and prepare for a refusal. It's better than a potential misrepresentation of providing evidence that you're serious about moving to Canada and then not following through with it at all.

You can always re-apply later if you want, or not, and focus on living your life in the U.S.

Agreed.

OP - You are at a decision point. You should either withdraw the Quebec application. Or make the decision to really move to Canada and provide the required evidence that you're doing to do so. Of course if you do this, you'll end up putting your US green card status in jeopardy due to that residency requirement. Time to make a call about which is your priority.

Good luck.

 

[canuck78]

Hello All,

I applied to the Skilled Worker category eight years ago and just recently finished bio-metrics and medical. Of course I didn't wait to move with my life forward especially since it wasn't possible to know if I'll be accepted or rejected. I've received a message last week asking for a settlement plan, and I replied with a general plan; Then they asked for specifics like sending a list of potential places to rent. I understood from their messages that I'm at the last step and that they'll base their decision on my response whether I get a PR or not. The thing is, I got a chance to move to the U.S four years ago and get a PR which I did. I am currently settled in the U.S with my family but I don't want to close the Canadian path. Is there something I can do to postpone this for a couple of years? I'm getting the impression that they want me to move to Canada straight away after they issue the PR. I have no plans to moving at the moment because of life (work, school, new house, etc..). It is not easy to uproot the family again this soon. I need a couple of years to start planning for a move again. Any advice or ideas?

Thank you

Have you updated your application with your status in the US?

 

[randyb]

Have you updated your application with your status in the US?

Yes of course. It was done as soon as I moved. CIC has all the info.

 

[tydeninioluwa]

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I applied to the Skilled Worker category eight years ago and just recently finished bio-metrics and medical. Of course I didn't wait to move with my life forward especially since it wasn't possible to know if I'll be accepted or rejected. I've received a message last week asking for a settlement plan, and I replied with a general plan; Then they asked for specifics like sending a list of potential places to rent. I understood from their messages that I'm at the last step and that they'll base their decision on my response whether I get a PR or not. The thing is, I got a chance to move to the U.S four years ago and get a PR which I did. I am currently settled in the U.S with my family but I don't want to close the Canadian path. Is there something I can do to postpone this for a couple of years? I'm getting the impression that they want me to move to Canada straight away after they issue the PR. I have no plans to moving at the moment because of life (work, school, new house, etc..). It is not easy to uproot the family again this soon. I need a couple of years to start planning for a move again. Any advice or ideas?

Thank you

don't think that showing landing plans will be accepted as sufficient evidence. IMO they are looking for much stronger evidence that you plan to move and settle in Quebec.