Hypothetical question - PPR but not moving yet

[RISHIFERRARI20]

Hi guys! My Express Entry PR application is in progress and I don't know the outcome yet. But in the meantime, I have received a very good job offer (I am currently unemployed) here in India. I was planning to go ahead and accept the job first and then the PR as well (if approved, of course) and do the PR formalities but not move to Canada permanently now. I wanted to wait and see how it goes for me in this job.

Is it possible to manage this? I understand I have to go to Canada to finish the formalities and receive the card, but can all the formalities be completed in a very short visit? (because taking even a week's leave would be difficult when I am new and in training etc.)

The problem is that the HR of the company does not know that I am processing my PR application. I probably wouldn't have received that offer if I had told them, but I can't risk rejecting a good offer when I am unemployed because if the PR is rejected I would be stuck without any options. Super confused.

My current application stage is below:
FSW-O (from India)
AOR Jan 14 2019
Medicals passed and biometrics requested on 22 Feb 2019
Biometrics provided and status updated as complete online 15 March 2019 (delay because I was busy and travelling)
Now, I think the next step is arrival of RPRF payment request. Not sure how long I need to wait and the probability it can be rejected at this stage.

To summarize, my question is, if I take a full time job now, can I fulfill my PR formalities and get the card as well? Preferably, without my employer knowing - which means accomplishing everything in a short 3-4 day trip? or is this too tight and stressful?

 

[ContactFront]

Yes you can.
However you'll need to find someone and an address in Canada to receive your PR card.

 

[jaffaral]

Hi guys! My Express Entry PR application is in progress and I don't know the outcome yet. But in the meantime, I have received a very good job offer (I am currently unemployed) here in India. I was planning to go ahead and accept the job first and then the PR as well (if approved, of course) and do the PR formalities but not move to Canada permanently now. I wanted to wait and see how it goes for me in this job.

Is it possible to manage this? I understand I have to go to Canada to finish the formalities and receive the card, but can all the formalities be completed in a very short visit? (because taking even a week's leave would be difficult when I am new and in training etc.)

The problem is that the HR of the company does not know that I am processing my PR application. I probably wouldn't have received that offer if I had told them, but I can't risk rejecting a good offer when I am unemployed because if the PR is rejected I would be stuck without any options. Super confused.

My current application stage is below:
FSW-O (from India)
AOR Jan 14 2019
Medicals passed and biometrics requested on 22 Feb 2019
Biometrics provided and status updated as complete online 15 March 2019 (delay because I was busy and travelling)
Now, I think the next step is arrival of RPRF payment request. Not sure how long I need to wait and the probability it can be rejected at this stage.

To summarize, my question is, if I take a full time job now, can I fulfill my PR formalities and get the card as well? Preferably, without my employer knowing - which means accomplishing everything in a short 3-4 day trip? or is this too tight and stressful?

U need to live in Canada for 2 out of 5 years to maintain your PR status and 3 out of 5 years to obtain your passport

Your time outside/inside Canada starts after u land. In order to start your counter u just need to go to Canada get the stamping done, provide ur Canadian mailing address where ur pr card can be mailed and book a return flight back to India and Ur time outside Canada is started

 

[RISHIFERRARI20]

So, the actual formalities portion will just take a few hours or a day at max? And I just need to add the to and fro travel time?
I understand that the counter will start as soon as I set foot in Canada.
I am trying to calculate exactly how long I need to be away from work. I am assuming the maximum I can get is probably 2 days' leave and I need to combine that with a weekend. It's going to have to be a quick and efficient Tom Cruise style operation!!

Are there any legal implications to not revealing to your employer that you are a permanent resident of another country? (I know it is not the same as citizenship, but still)

 

[ContactFront]

So, the actual formalities portion will just take a few hours or a day at max? And I just need to add the to and fro travel time?

The landing formality at border could take as little as 15, 20 minutes, well it obviously depends on the lineup and how many people are in front of you, etc. You could technically leave Canada on the same day you land.

Are there any legal implications to not revealing to your employer that you are a permanent resident of another country? (I know it is not the same as citizenship, but still)

It's all up to you.
There might be tax implications but you haven't settled yet so not a pressing issue for you.

 

[zardoz]

So, the actual formalities portion will just take a few hours or a day at max? And I just need to add the to and fro travel time?
I understand that the counter will start as soon as I set foot in Canada.
I am trying to calculate exactly how long I need to be away from work. I am assuming the maximum I can get is probably 2 days' leave and I need to combine that with a weekend. It's going to have to be a quick and efficient Tom Cruise style operation!!

Are there any legal implications to not revealing to your employer that you are a permanent resident of another country? (I know it is not the same as citizenship, but still)

"Landing" formalities are about 10 minutes + queuing time (which can be up to a couple of hours at bad times).
If you can obtain a SIN at the airport, that would be another 30 minutes or so.

Legal implications depend on your employer/employment. For example, if you are employed in highly sensitive government work, where a security conflict might now be a problem. (I've been in that situation and needed to declare the status).

 

[RISHIFERRARI20]

Great! Thanks all for your responses.