"Also once intent to reside clause comes into effect then yes, it can be concern but right now there is no concern."
I would argue that (in some offices) it is a concern. If you read the many posts about "getting mini RQ'ed after test and interview, it seems that some Officers have already implemented the intent clause on their own behalf for their own work load. Add to that the slow transferred applications in Calgary and Edmonton (over a year until test letter) and you get a "system" where (because of the "good for one year" RCMP checks) the Officers have to re-submit RCMP and CBSA checks to see what has happened over that one year, and if anything happens to change from those checks, the Officers have a valid reason to question an applicants intent, and thus, when questioned in the interview, the applicant's answers may or may not satisfy the Officer's curiosity, sometimes resulting in the mini RQ.
If you want to travel while your application is still in the system, go ahead. Keep in mind, though, that they are already looking for intent to reside (based on the posts here in this forum). That's why I am staying put in Canada - I intend to reside here for the rest of my life and there are many good places to travel to here in Canada for vacations.
Just my 5 cents worth.
