Can Quebec Applicant/PR accept job in Alberta without living in Quebec?

[bobbysocks888]

I applied for a QSW, obtained a CSQ and am applying for a PR. I am planning to land in Montreal, stay three days to sort out formalities and return home to work to save up more money to make the transition smoother. I have address of a friend that I can use as a mailing address. Although I plan to live and work in Quebec, I have received some interest from an employer in Alberta, where there seems to be a lot of work in my field. Would I be breaking any rules, if after having received my PR (and with freedom of mobility) I accepted a job offer in Alberta and did not return to Quebec? I have not decided to do this, and I am still applying for Quebec jobs, but would like some clarification of my options?

 

[swamik]

I applied for a QSW, obtained a CSQ and am applying for a PR. I am planning to land in Montreal, stay three days to sort out formalities and return home to work to save up more money to make the transition smoother. I have address of a friend that I can use as a mailing address. Although I plan to live and work in Quebec, I have received some interest from an employer in Alberta, where there seems to be a lot of work in my field. Would I be breaking any rules, if after having received my PR (and with freedom of mobility) I accepted a job offer in Alberta and did not return to Quebec? I have not decided to do this, and I am still applying for Quebec jobs, but would like some clarification of my options?

The Ideal procedure while you land is stay in quebec and attempt for the job only in that province and if nothing works out you have every liberty to try out in other province, no one would want you to struggle without a job just for the sake of your QSW immigrant. But, the suggestion is not to attempt in all the province at the same time and take a job in someother province before even some of the employers in Quebec decide to invite you.. You should definitely give a few months time before taking job elsewhere.. Note that, if you can get a job now, you can definitely get it after 3 months too, then why should you jeopardize your situation for your citizenship application...

 

[bobbysocks888]

The Ideal procedure while you land is stay in quebec and attempt for the job only in that province and if nothing works out you have every liberty to try out in other province, no one would want you to struggle without a job just for the sake of your QSW immigrant. But, the suggestion is not to attempt in all the province at the same time and take a job in someother province before even some of the employers in Quebec decide to invite you.. You should definitely give a few months time before taking job elsewhere.. Note that, if you can get a job now, you can definitely get it after 3 months too, then why should you jeopardize your situation for your citizenship application...

Of course, I have documented proof of my many attempts at securing employment in Quebec. Some of the emails date back a year. My question is: If after I have received my PR card (about six weeks) and after an additional month (TOTAL: 2.5 months), I happen to land a job in any part of Canada outside of Quebec, should I refuse it and still try for Quebec? How long should I keep refusing any 'outside' offers? Two, three, four or six months? How will this impact on my ability to renew my PR and eventually apply for citizenship? You use the term "jeopardise"? But how would it? And on what grounds?

 

[varuen]

Hello,
I planning for applying to Quebec Visa.

I have some doubts for which I need your help guys.

As per the new rule, the qualifying points for dependent is 57 and pass mark is 63 (adding adaptability points 6)
Now as per my initial point calculation I am getting 61 points without adding any points of adaptability out of 6.
Also in those 61 points I have not added any points for french proficiency.

Now here is my question:
1) Once I clear the passmark 63 lets say i get 2/6 from adaptability that makes 61+2=63 for me and i do not have any points for french language, then will I be able to clear the interview and get the visa. ( i am aware that interview would be in french so i will clear atlst A2 French).

2) Does Quebec PR Visa offer to stay anywhere in Canada, specifically in Toronto? from the next day we register and activate PR card?

3) The final interview is held only in french or they may conduct in English also?

4) An individual must reside in Quebec in order to maintain permanent resident status and to apply for citizenship after 3 years? or he can also claim citizenship if he stays in Toronto for 3 years under Quebec visa?

Looking forward for your replies.

 

[bobbysocks888]

Hello,
I planning for applying to Quebec Visa.

I have some doubts for which I need your help guys.

As per the new rule, the qualifying points for dependent is 57 and pass mark is 63 (adding adaptability points 6)
Now as per my initial point calculation I am getting 61 points without adding any points of adaptability out of 6.
Also in those 61 points I have not added any points for french proficiency.

Now here is my question:
1) Once I clear the passmark 63 lets say i get 2/6 from adaptability that makes 61+2=63 for me and i do not have any points for french language, then will I be able to clear the interview and get the visa. ( i am aware that interview would be in french so i will clear atlst A2 French).

2) Does Quebec PR Visa offer to stay anywhere in Canada, specifically in Toronto? from the next day we register and activate PR card?

3) The final interview is held only in french or they may conduct in English also?

4) An individual must reside in Quebec in order to maintain permanent resident status and to apply for citizenship after 3 years? or he can also claim citizenship if he stays in Toronto for 3 years under Quebec visa?

Looking forward for your replies.

When you say you have zero points for French, does that mean you cannot speak any French?

As for the importance of French, I can only assume that it is important for obtaining a Quebec visa since the province has gone to the trouble of asking for its own immigration service separate to Canada. However, I'm not certain to tell you the truth. I have heard (online) of people getting through the Quebec Immigration interview with very little French. Others who have shared their experience online have even claimed to have been refused on the grounds of insufficient French. I cannot verify either and would urge yoy to work with your immigration lawyers (presumably you have a firm representing you) rather than rely on virtual 'advice.'

Based on my unique experience, I had an interview with the Quebec office in Paris, and the entire interview for me was conducted in French. Before the interview, I took a refresher course, paid a private tutor for intensive lessons and practised speaking about my reasons for moving to Quebec (not Canada). I wanted to reduce the possibility of failure and that was why I did it. On reflection, I think I overdid it as my level was a rusty C1- since I have a degree in French and used to live in Francophone Belgium. It could be different for other applicants though...

Now if indeed a good working knowledge of French is deemed a tie breaker in the immigration process by your lawyers, then you could take French classes to prepare. The French institute offers courses, but you would need to realistically ask yourself if you can attain the level they would want. An A2 (if that is what is asked for) is possible with some effort, but if you work long hours and have other commitments, or are bad at languages, then it could be very hard.