Thanks for starting this thread.
I'm living and working in Montreal. I received my Quebec CSQ through PEQ. I sent my federal application to Nova Scotia and according to Canada post it was received on April 13, 2015. I'm still waiting for any kind of acknowledgement (AOR). Since it's almost 2 months, I was going to call them, but after reading this thread I guess this delay is not unusual.
I've a question and I've received no reliable information on this topic. I wonder if some of you have any advice.
As I said, I'm in Montreal, working at a job with a work permit. If I were to leave the job now, how will it affect my residency application? Note that, I do plan to live in Montreal/Quebec for long time even after leaving the job; so there shouldn't be any problem with my intent of living in Quebec. I've heard from some friends that Quebec CSQ implicitly allows me to live in Quebec while I'm waiting on my federal application. I tried to confirm with some lawyers, but they won't give any advice. Also if I leave the job, will I be able to leave Canada and come back - provided let's say I get the TRV on my current work permit.