Can't quit the job until receiving permanent resident visa?

[FranFran]

In the immigration guideline, it is said that "The person you want to sponsor should not quit their job or sell their assets until they have received their permanent resident visa."

Does anyone know why quitting the job is not allowed? I got many projects at the year-end and I really wanna quit my job. But I hang on coz I don't want causing troubles....

[wilson]

Why you ( who ever concerned) want to quit the job before getting PR.  Most probably with an assumption that you ( who?) will get PR visa definitely.

CIC does not assure or  guarantee issuance of PR visa during the processing time.

Therefore, until requesting passport for visa stamping, quitting the job or selling the assets are not suggested.

[FranFran]

I received a letter from the Consulate General asking for a certificate of good conduct from the Police. (I have no criminal record)

In the letter, it said that no interview is required for my case and it expects to issue me a visa upon receiving all the documents. So I just assume that my case will be finalized 'soon'...

But I understand that there will be risks for me to quit my job too early...

[FranFran]

By the way, is it safe to resign after visa office requesting passport for visa stamping? Or it is better to resign only after the visa is received?

I need one-month's notice to quit my job and I wanna spend more time with my family

[wilson]

By the way, is it safe to resign after visa office requesting passport for visa stamping? Or it is better to resign only after the visa is received?

I need one-month's notice to quit my job and I wanna spend more time with my family

Dear Franfran, it is a common warning to every one made by CIC. The decision is yours.

If you need enough time for giving notice and for making final settlement from the current employer, I recommend you should do the preparation early . Of course there is a risk even after passport submission. But every thing we have to leave to God almighty!.

So, take an appropriate  decision according to your situation.

[FranFran]

Thank you so much, Wilson.

[aileenruss]

I am in the same situation you are in. I'm quitting my job next month, why would they ever not want us to quit? We will just find another job if we don't made it. I also do not want to get caught in the year-end busy working life.

[FranFran]

So good that you share my feelings, aileenruss!

HK visa office is well-known for its long processing time.. I just hope that I won't be in the 80% club and things go smoothly.

Cheers

[aileenruss]

Fran, where is that section that states not to quit?

To everyone who reads this:

Is that just a suggestion? Or is that some command so as not to delay the processing of our papers?

[FranFran]

I can't post link here

but in Application to sponsor a member of the family class - Part I: Sponsorship forms- Guide to Sponsorship p.11, there is note to sponsor

What will the person I want to sponsor have to do?
The person you want to sponsor (and their family members if applicable) will have to :
 sign the Application to Sponsor, Sponsorship Agreement and Undertaking (IMM 1344),
 complete the forms included with The Immigrant‘s Guide (IMM 3998) and provide appropriate documentation in support of their application,
 undergo a medical examination (results are valid for 12 months),
 pass criminal and security verifications,
 obtain a passport and, in some countries, an exit visa
 attend an interview at a Canadian visa office, if required.
Note: The person you want to sponsor should not quit their job or sell their assets until they have received their permanent resident visa. All family members, whether or accompanying or not, will have to complete a medical examination.

[aileenruss]

thanks.. so its basically just a suggestion. not something that we must and have to do..

[rjessome]

thanks.. so its basically just a suggestion. not something that we must and have to do..

Correct.  CIC is just reiterating that approval of the PR visa is not guaranteed so don't "sell the farm" until you know you are going to be approved.

[Kess]

thanks.. so its basically just a suggestion. not something that we must and have to do..

Yup.. because being broke SUCKS.  Especially when you are asked by CIC to keep sending in more forms, etc.

[shamsia]

LOL, peeps its just a general way of saying "dont get your hopes too high up"! By all means, quit your job, watch tv all day, buy lottery tickets, or better still, get another job!

[steaky]

I received a letter from the Consulate General asking for a certificate of good conduct from the Police. (I have no criminal record)

This is pretty standard