Thanks.
So as a provincial nominee we cannot travel out of the country until then?
There are two big myths about the provincial nomination program.
Can I move out of "intent" province?
Yes, you can, once you landed.
Every citizen of Canada and every person who has the status of a permanent resident of Canada has the right (a) to move to and take up residence in any province; and (b) to pursue the gaining of a livelihood in any province. (Ref:MOBILITY RIGHTS AND THE CHARTER OF RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS)
If you really have concerns about moving out of the "intent" province, just proof that you are unable to find a job or settle down in this province.
Can I travel out of the country(Canada)?
Yes, you can. But you may need to come back to Canada or have a Canad address.
From what I understand, in some countries, in order to obtain the police report (home country), you need to request the police report by person (you) in your local (hometown) police station. Some people are struggling on this, especially when you have studying or working history in those countries (i.e. China) who do not have a good system to handle this problem. The criminal report is required but not mandatory. If you can proof that you are unable to get a police report, then submit these proofs or statements.
You will need to provide a valid Canada address to proof you are a temporary resident (worker or visitor in our case) so that your application will be processed inland ( 18 months, Ottawa office, there maybe another office in Canada, I could not recall it.) . Or your application will be forward to out land visa offices. i.e. Hongkong, Landon, Manila (The processing time on these offices are not provided by CIC).
You do not need to report any future background or travel history now. You need to report any activities or travel history on the date before you submit the application to the processing center at Sydney, NS. But after AOR, you shall update the IMM 5669 Background form and IMM5562 your travel history if you leave Canada between the day you sent the application and AOR date, or IRCC may or may not request you to update the IMM 5669 and IMM5562.
And after AOR, you can submit a new police report(s) of your destination country(s) if you stayed in the destination country(s) for more than 6 months.
The RCMP criminal report usually expires after 1 year. I took 4 business days to get it.
And I will submit my medical report (up-front medical exam) next May or I will wait until MR.
Disclaimer:
I am not a ICCRC-CRCIC member, just a regular applicant.
Everything mentioned above is what I did or what I will do or what I think I will do in your case.