Dear laith
Dear ash1969 I check with my lawyer as now all Categories extended time not only business class skills worker same extended time from 16 months to 20 months now and now many skilled worker 24 months and more still not get DM or PPR and my lawyer have one applicant skill worker just now receive PPR with 27 months ,,, now processing time for Quebec Immigration applicants is slowly than before ( no way for us only wait ) .
I’ve bought property in Montreal. We had a very good agent, saw what we liked and bought it. Mortgage down payment was higher but the agent put us in touch with the right banks and insurance people and it was smooth sailing. We pay all our taxes on line, we visit whenever we can and it has worked out well for us. The property has already gone up in price so even if we sell, we’ll walk away with more. I have no regrets about buying a place, it’s grounded me more there, I’ve met a lot of people and learnt a lot of things.
Laith it’s the same for all us from our region. I speak French..but still waiting for processing. Just waiting and hoping every day that good news will come. For all of us.
Ash I can feel your despair. You are getting to where I am now. I check the forum but do not write, I think about it all day but do not speak of this anymore. Now, I have stopped waiting. Some part of me has just quietly moved on. I just plan my trips to Montreal, enjoy my home and come back. Now I don’t wait. I’ve started planning again, how long can you put your life on hold? Whenever it happens, it will happen. I’m continuing to live my life where I am, living in the present rather than concentrating on the uncertain future. I don’t think that I can’t commit to this or that or can’t make plans for six months down the road because I’m hoping I won’t be here. I can’t take that torture any longer. We’ve put our lives on hold from 2013. Now I live for today. Because the way we are living my friend, will make us go crazy. Im trying not to care and just carry on and enjoy my life. That’s the only way to handle this.
Its good thing that u are getting used to new place.
Hi
I also plan to buy something. But this time it will be for investment purpose only . Maybe rent it out after purchase
Same strategy here also. Smaller investment property will be better for a start.
That’s a very good idea. We went for a home because I have older children and this was near my youngest child’s school. Plus with a house there’s more work involved especially in the winter. Condo is the best way forward. That way it’s easy to put on rent and I suggest you do that because winters are harsh and you don’t want pipes to burst. I personally love the West Island area but that’s a personal choice. Maybe more central might be better as rental property. But trends are changing and you need to check out places that will work with your needs and budget. My agents were www.teammorielli.com . Ask for Julie..give her my reference (Farhana ) and she will be more than happy to help.
You’re right. I know people who’ve bailed and gone to Toronto. Which is why we were so adamant to stay in Quebec. Although I’m an Entreprenuer catagory not investor. It’s a long road and we are all getting older. Medical gets harder, kids find it harder to settle. And the genuine ones pay for the wrongdoings of the others by the long wait times. It’s sad. And unfair. But now all I pray is that it happens. Soon. For all of us.
Most would have applied for other immigration programs if they qualified so guess you have no choice but to be patient and cross your fingers! Should mention for those settling in English areas your children will still have to attend French schools unless you pay for private education.
