Residing in Ontario, working remotely for Quebec employer

[askingforhelp]

Hello,

I sent my CEC application last month but now there are few questions I have.
Quick background about me: I graduated from McGill University and have been working in Quebec with my PGWP. Since I need to reside outside of Quebec with my PR application, I am moving to Ontario by the end of this month while working remotely. However, I do not want to quit my job due to the current job market. Please note that I have been applying to jobs in Ontario but no luck so far.

Will my remote work from Ontario for the Quebec employer result in the refusal of my PR application or cause trouble during the citizenship process in the future?
Also, my employer cannot transfer me to another branch outside of Quebec so that wouldn't be an option...

Thank you in advance.

 

[Bacelor]

Hello,

I sent my CEC application last month but now there are few questions I have.
Quick background about me: I graduated from McGill University and have been working in Quebec with my PGWP. Since I need to reside outside of Quebec with my PR application, I am moving to Ontario by the end of this month while working remotely. However, I do not want to quit my job due to the current job market. Please note that I have been applying to jobs in Ontario but no luck so far.

Will my remote work from Ontario for the Quebec employer result in the refusal of my PR application or cause trouble during the citizenship process in the future?
Also, my employer cannot transfer me to another branch outside of Quebec so that wouldn't be an option...

Thank you in advance.

It seems ok remotely as long as its canadian experience within Canada also as long as you have one year experience meeting your exact job description
https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1528&top=17
Also meeting CEC other required criteria
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/eligibility/canadian-experience-class.html

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1369294520630804489

 

[danlyh97]

I'm in the exact same situation as you, please keep this thread updated OP!

 

[jacko1995]

I'm also in the same situation!
Any updates?

 

[askingforhelp]

Hello,

I ended up moving to ON and actually changing my employer within a week of my move. As my lawyer suggested, it is best to cut all the ties with Quebec in order to avoid possible rejection. But I also heard due to the pandemic, the office is more lenient with residing in Quebec nowadays.
Good luck!

 

[jacko1995]

Thank you for your answer!
Did they ask for a proof to live outside Quebec even after you moved to Ontario?

 

[askingforhelp]

Thank you for your answer!
Did they ask for a proof to live outside Quebec even after you moved to Ontario?

No problem! I haven't received any updates on my profile yet but usually, they ask for a confirmation letter with proof documents. Thus, I am sending these documents even before they request them.

 

[jacko1995]

Okay I see! I'm actually planning to leave Montreal in August and then apply for EE at that time. My employer doesn't mind if I keep working remotely, that's why I wanted to check if it's fine I continue to work for that company.

Did you receive your ITA while you were in Quebec?

 

[askingforhelp]

Okay I see! I'm actually planning to leave Montreal in August and then apply for EE at that time. My employer doesn't mind if I keep working remotely, that's why I wanted to check if it's fine I continue to work for that company.

Did you receive your ITA while you were in Quebec?

If you can work remotely, then yes for sure try to move out.
And yes I received my ITA when I was in Quebec. Also sent in my documents when I was still there.

 

[jacko1995]

Thanks for your reply, it's really helpful!
Yes I'm planning to move out of Quebec in 2 months and apply for EE and then the PR hopefully while already in Ontario.

 

[lostinquebec]

Okay I see! I'm actually planning to leave Montreal in August and then apply for EE at that time. My employer doesn't mind if I keep working remotely, that's why I wanted to check if it's fine I continue to work for that company.

Did you receive your ITA while you were in Quebec?

If you have the written consent from your employer that you can work remotely in a permanent way, you can add that as part of your LOE to explain you're not planning to return to Quebec since you don't need to.

 

[askingforhelp]

Thanks for your reply, it's really helpful!
Yes I'm planning to move out of Quebec in 2 months and apply for EE and then the PR hopefully while already in Ontario.

You're welcome. I wish you the best of luck!!

 

[jacko1995]

If you have the written consent from your employer that you can work remotely in a permanent way, you can add that as part of your LOE to explain you're not planning to return to Quebec since you don't need to.

Thank you! Yes, I will do that if they ask me for a LOE.

Do they always ask for a LOE though? Even if I'm not claiming points for "job offer" in my EE application and already moved out of Quebec?

 

[jacko1995]

You're welcome. I wish you the best of luck!!

Thank you! Please let us know if you have any updates about your application in the next months!
Good luck

 

[lostinquebec]

Thank you! Yes, I will do that if they ask me for a LOE.

Do they always ask for a LOE though? Even if I'm not claiming points for "job offer" in my EE application and already moved out of Quebec?

They'll never ask you for a LOE, but if you're planning to keep working for Quebec employer later on, it's always recommendable to explain any Quebec link you have in advance before you receive a procedural fairness letter. If you receive a procedural fairness letter that means it's likely too late and the immigration officer probably doesn't believe you.
An LOE can be useful to explain anything from your application, it's not only for job offers.