Do we have to stay in the province if we immigrate via Provincial Nomination?

[cracked]

My wife is the lead applicant and she has 444 points for age, education, etc, so it looks like we won't make it through express entry and we are thinking of PN. But we really want to live in Montreal as we like the city with it's mixed Francophone culture, cheap housing, etc, so we are wondering, if we get accepted through PN, do we have to stay in that province, and if so, for how long?

 

[znarfier]

My wife is the lead applicant and she has 444 points for age, education, etc, so it looks like we won't make it through express entry and we are thinking of PN. But we really want to live in Montreal as we like the city with it's mixed Francophone culture, cheap housing, etc, so we are wondering, if we get accepted through PN, do we have to stay in that province, and if so, for how long?

Definitely and by all means, yes. The moment you apply to a program you pledge and vow to settle permanently in that province.

Good luck cracked!

 

[nickarter84]

You cant
But even if u can then its really a worst idea to doublecross a province
Which has nominated u and given u 600 points

If u really want to live in monteral then apply through QSW

 

[bellaluna]

QSW is opening next month, if you want to settle in Montreal.

Even when you get PR via FSW, you can't even stay in Quebec, as they have their own immigration rules.

 

[sham_visa]

QSW is opening next month

Can you share the link that talks about QSW?

 

[Joshua-H]

I applied under ONPNP master stream. I emailed ONPNP and asked them about this question. They replied me that, once I become a PR, I could live/work/study anywhere in Canada.

 

[nickarter84]

Can you share the link that talks about QSW?

http://immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/immigrate-settle/permanent-workers/index.html

 

[nickarter84]

Can you share the link that talks about QSW?

But here, first language of communication is French,
and they prefer candidate with french knowledge

 

[znarfier]

I applied under ONPNP master stream. I emailed ONPNP and asked them about this question. They replied me that, once I become a PR, I could live/work/study anywhere in Canada.

Cool! Then it really depends on the province's policies.

 

[bellaluna]

Yes, it's true the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms states PRs are free to move anywhere.

It will be a risk though, to CIC, Border Services or the PNP that nominated you.

Here's a recent example from the EE forum regarding an FSWP application:
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/demonstrate-the-intend-to-reside-in-a-province-other-than-quebec-t365282.0.html

This refers to your application for permanent residence in Canada.
Please note that your file is in process and will continue to be processed at the Case Processing PilotOttawa
(“CPP-O”) office.

I am writing you this letter to remind you that the Federal Skilled Worker class is prescribed as a class of
persons who may become permanent residents on the basis of their experience in Canada and who intend
to reside in a province other than the Province of Quebec. The onus is on you to demonstrate that
you intend to reside in a province other than Quebec. If it is your intent to remain in Quebec, you are
not eligible in the category. If you intend to reside in Quebec we invite you to review the selection
criteria for applicants destined to Quebec.

Please submit proof of your intention to reside in a province other than the province of Quebec by
October 27, 2015.

Information can be found at the web site of the Ministère de l’Immigration et des Communautés
culturelles (MICC) at: www.micc.gouv.qc.ca/fr/index.asp.

Please note that in order to land at a CIC office / Port of Entry in Quebec you will need to
demonstrate that you are in possession of a Certificate de Selection du Québec (CSQ) .
Thank you for your interest in Canada.

Like all laws and rules, it's subject to the interpretation of the officer enforcing it. Proceed at your own risk.

 

[Joshua-H]

Yes, it's true the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms states PRs are free to move anywhere.

It will be a risk though, to CIC, Border Services or the PNP that nominated you.

Here's a recent example from the EE forum regarding an FSWP application:
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/demonstrate-the-intend-to-reside-in-a-province-other-than-quebec-t365282.0.html

Like all laws and rules, it's subject to the interpretation of the officer enforcing it. Proceed at your own risk.

It is obvious that this guy moves to Quebec before he/she become a PR.

 

[bellaluna]

It is obvious that this guy moves to Quebec before he/she become a PR.

Yes, obviously. But it doesn't change the fact that in CIC's rules, FSWP is not intended for immigrants to Quebec.