QUEBEC PEQ LETS SHARE EXPERIENCE!!

[jad_montreal]

Is it possible to renew the CSQ? How does it work?

From what I have gathered, most people get their PRs within the validity of the cert and so, it doesn't seem to have provision for renewals.

I believe so. There should be some way. I'm sure there are cases where federal processing has taken so long that CSQs needed to be renewed. The best way is to contact the Ministère de l'Immigration. They would tell you what to do.

 

[MarcoJec]

Hi guys!!


Good news!!! Just got my ready for Visa email!!! ;D ;D ;D

I'm sending the passports tomorrow. Follows my timeline:

Category........: QSW - PEQ
Visa Office......: Sydney, NS
Nomination.....: CSQ in 2014-02-15
AOR Received.: 2014-03-19
Med's Request: 2014-04-20
Med's Done....: 2014-04-25
Passport Req..: 2015-02-20

 

[canada88]

Hi guys!!


Good news!!! Just got my ready for Visa email!!! ;D ;D ;D

I'm sending the passports tomorrow. Follows my timeline:

Category........: QSW - PEQ
Visa Office......: Sydney, NS
Nomination.....: CSQ in 2014-02-15
AOR Received.: 2014-03-19
Med's Request: 2014-04-20
Med's Done....: 2014-04-25
Passport Req..: 2015-02-20

Would you please tell us what the Pass Request email topic is? my timeline is pretty the same as yours but I have not received my pass request yet.
And please let us know what your online status was before you received the pass request?

Thanks

 

[MidoRafa]

Hi Canada88,

Could you share with us: when did they ask for your RPRF? And when did they request your info update?
Thanks

 

[MarcoJec]

That's the email they sent me

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Your mailing address according to our records is indicated above. Please review it and advise us of any updates.
Dear XXXXX

The processing of your application for permanent residence in Canada is almost complete. The following is required to complete your application.

STEP 1: STATUS CHANGE (If none of these conditions applies to you, you may proceed to STEP 2)
Has your family composition changed since our last correspondence?
· Have you married or divorced?
· Have you given birth or adopted a child?
· Do you intend to get married or divorced prior to becoming a permanent resident?
· Do you intend to give birth or adopt a child prior to becoming a permanent resident?
· Have you changed your contact information: e-mail address/mailing address/telephone number?

If any of these conditions apply, you must inform CPC-O immediately:
CPC-CTD-Ottawa@cic.gc.ca

You will be asked to submit evidence such as a copy of the marriage, divorce, birth or adoption certificate or a letter advising when and where the marriage, divorce, birth or adoption is expected to take place. Any new spouse and/or children must be added to your application and be found admissible to Canada before your case is finalized. Failure to declare additional dependants such as a spouse or children before you become a permanent resident could result in the cancellation of your permanent resident visa. Once your file is closed, you would be required to submit a new application and pay new processing fees. Any new application would be assessed under the Act and Regulations in force at the time of its submission.

STEP 2: PASSPORT(S) REQUEST

We require a VALID passport for you and for each accompanying family member. Passports for you and all accompanying family members must be submitted together. There must be at least one blank visa page in each passport. If there are children included in your passport there must be blank visa pages for them as well.
Please note that permanent resident visas cannot be issued to holders of Diplomatic, Official or Military passports. You must obtain an ordinary passport.

If you or any of your family members are residing outside North America and you are unable to send your/their passport(s) to Canada and/or to provide a return mailing address in North America, contact us at CPC-CTD-Ottawa@cic.gc.ca so that we can make arrangements to print visas at another office.

STEP 3: SUBMITTING DOCUMENTS If you and your dependants reside in Canada
How to Send your Documents to the Case Processing Center – Ottawa (CPC-O)
Please note that CPC-Ottawa does not send out passports outside of North America.

Submit all documents by MAIL in a single package. Quote your application number on your correspondence and send the package to one of the following addresses:

Canada Post:
CPC – Ottawa
PO Box 9780
Ottawa ON K1G 4B9

Courier:
CPC – Ottawa
365 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa ON K1A 1L1

If you have a mailing address in Canada: To allow you to track your passports through the mail, we strongly recommend that you purchase two (2) PREPAID Canada Post Xpresspost envelopes (National), letter-sized (318 x 241 mm), at any Canada Post retail outlet. CPC-Ottawa accepts no responsibility for any passport lost in the mail.

- Complete the mailing label on one envelope showing your mailing address in the “Deliver To” field.
- Keep a tracking number sticker from each envelope.
- Fold and enclose the self-addressed envelope in the other envelope along with your passport(s) and a copy of this request letter.

If you have a mailing address in the United States: To allow you to track your passports through the mail, we strongly recommend that you purchase a pre-paid shipping label from Canada Post and include it with your passports and a copy of this letter. Follow the link to purchase your shipping label:
http://www.canadapost.ca/personal/tools/cst/intro-e.asp
If you do not submit a return prepaid Xpresspost envelope or a pre-paid Canada Post shipping label, or if you provide an envelope from any other courier, we will return your passport by regular mail.

The requested information/documents must be received in our office within 30 days from the date of this letter. Failure to do so could result in the refusal of your application.

Final Note
The issuance of your visa(s) cannot be delayed so it is important for you to submit your passport(s) as soon as possible. An expiration date (dd/mm/yy) will be indicated on your visa and/or on your Confirmation of Permanent Residence (CoPR – IMM 5688), and you must obtain permanent residence on or before that date. The visas and CoPR cannot be extended. If you are not prepared to live permanently in Canada immediately after your permanent residence is granted, please consult the CIC website regarding your obligations to retain your status in Canada.

Sincerely,

 

[Lammawitch]

wtf man.....

CIC updated the lead times in Singapore to be 36 months. I applied in November 2013. I really do not like this. What is with the hold up?

What happens if my CSQ expires before I get the PR? Anybody has any idea?

The expiry date on your CSQ relates to the time you have to apply to CIC for PR. If you applied to CIC before the expiry date on the CSQ, you needn't worry.

 

[jad_montreal]

Hi guys!!


Good news!!! Just got my ready for Visa email!!! ;D ;D ;D

I'm sending the passports tomorrow. Follows my timeline:

Category........: QSW - PEQ
Visa Office......: Sydney, NS
Nomination.....: CSQ in 2014-02-15
AOR Received.: 2014-03-19
Med's Request: 2014-04-20
Med's Done....: 2014-04-25
Passport Req..: 2015-02-20

Great to hear that!! Congrats Marco! They're now processing February so it seems... 5 months to go until they reach my month

 

[MarcoJec]

You guys know how long does it take to get the passports back?

 

[PurplePanther]

I have a question on the PEQ program for workers. The employer letter - when it says that this needs to be a 'recent' letter from current employer how recent does this need to be? (within a few days of sending the application, a few weeks??)

Perhaps a stupid question but I would like to be a precise as possible.

 

[MarcoJec]

I believe you don't need to be working at the time you start the process. You need to

• hold a job eligible under the PEQ and have held one or more jobs of the same nature for at least 12 of the past 24 months;
  

So if the letter is within this time frame, you don't need to worry

 

[jad_montreal]

You guys know how long does it take to get the passports back?

It took my roommate about two weeks (earlier this month).

 

[PurplePanther]

I believe you don't need to be working at the time you start the process. You need to

hold a job eligible under the PEQ and have held one or more jobs of the same nature for at least 12 of the past 24 months;

So if the letter is within this time frame, you don't need to worry


Hi Marco,
Thank you for the response.

It is just the timing specifics I am concerned about, as of today's date I have not yet worked 12 months in my job. I will be applying through the PEQ program at the end of April, by which time I will have completed 1 year with my current job. So with the letter, would it need to be dated to show that I have worked 1 year with this job or will copies of my pay slips be sufficient?
Hope I am making sense.

 

[MarcoJec]

Hi Marco,
Thank you for the response.

It is just the timing specifics I am concerned about, as of today's date I have not yet worked 12 months in my job. I will be applying through the PEQ program at the end of April, by which time I will have completed 1 year with my current job. So with the letter, would it need to be dated to show that I have worked 1 year with this job or will copies of my pay slips be sufficient?
Hope I am making sense.

It's been a year now, so I'm not sure. But I believe they requested the letter AND three payslips. My first payslip, one from the middle and the last one. I remember searching for them

 

[PurplePanther]

Ok. Thank you.

Do you know if its possible to apply for a 'Bridging Open Permit' in Quebec?
It seems possible in other provinces but I'm not sure about Quebec.

(my work permit will expire by the time I receive my CSQ)

 

[Marlee]

Ok. Thank you.

Do you know if its possible to apply for a 'Bridging Open Permit' in Quebec?
It seems possible in other provinces but I'm not sure about Quebec.

(my work permit will expire by the time I receive my CSQ)

Nope. Not possible for Québec unfortunately. The CSQ will make you LMIA exempt, however, the employer still has to pay the compliance fee and provide detailed information about the company in order to obtain a closed work permit for you.