Hi everyone.
I have been planning on immigrating to Canada (British Columbia) from the UK for a while now, but I have a few questions about the process that I am not sure about. I would greatly appreciate any help with these questions. I will be applying through the Federal Skilled Worker program. I haven't yet submitted my Express Entry profile because I want to make sure I get the timing just right. Ideally I would like to continue working here for another year to increase savings before moving to Canada.
Firstly, am I required to move to Canada immediately after being granted permanent residency status? Can I wait 3-6 months, for example, while I get all my affairs in order before moving countries? Is there an expiration date of some sort on the PR status if I have not moved within a given time period?
Secondly, on a related note, does the 'time in country' aspect of retaining Permanent Residency status (720 days within the last 5 years) start counting as soon as the PR application has been fully approved or as soon as I actually move to Canada, possibly months later?
Finally, if, for whatever reason, I am unable to find a job as soon as anticipated after moving to Canada and perhaps end up being unemployed (self-supported, not on benefits) for a few months would this negatively affect my PR status in any way? Is there a requirement of continuous employment due to the fact that this category of immigration is based on economic grounds?
Thank you in advance.
I have been planning on immigrating to Canada (British Columbia) from the UK for a while now, but I have a few questions about the process that I am not sure about. I would greatly appreciate any help with these questions. I will be applying through the Federal Skilled Worker program. I haven't yet submitted my Express Entry profile because I want to make sure I get the timing just right. Ideally I would like to continue working here for another year to increase savings before moving to Canada.
Firstly, am I required to move to Canada immediately after being granted permanent residency status? Can I wait 3-6 months, for example, while I get all my affairs in order before moving countries? Is there an expiration date of some sort on the PR status if I have not moved within a given time period?
Secondly, on a related note, does the 'time in country' aspect of retaining Permanent Residency status (720 days within the last 5 years) start counting as soon as the PR application has been fully approved or as soon as I actually move to Canada, possibly months later?
Finally, if, for whatever reason, I am unable to find a job as soon as anticipated after moving to Canada and perhaps end up being unemployed (self-supported, not on benefits) for a few months would this negatively affect my PR status in any way? Is there a requirement of continuous employment due to the fact that this category of immigration is based on economic grounds?
Thank you in advance.