Provincial nomination is a double edged sword

[cryptic0]

It seems that at least for some provinces, such as Quebec, getting a selection certificate is relatively less difficult than outright qualifying for express entry invitation. But that also means you are stuck finding jobs in that province only.

With EE pool, I am looking at a score between 416-436 depending upon the outcome of my IELTS test. EE invitation seems to be a tall order given that score. There isn't much room for improvement. I am single and already have highest education and foreign work experience points.

This year, I qualify for Quebec selection certificate and thinking of applying for it as soon as it opens up. But what if I get a job offer from another province while my application is in process? Would I need restart with express entry pool by abandoning points I will likely get from the Quebec selection? Job offers with LMIA are pretty hard / next to impossible to come by even with my credentials.

Basically, I am trying to decide if I should sit in the EE pool or go with Quebec. Will I be stuck there forever, or can I move after a certain number of years?

 

[toben]

Correct me if I'm wrong, as far as I know, once you have PR you are practically free to go wherever you want. I have yet to see rules around number of years you have to stay in a province after getting PR backed by a provincial nomination. Or PR's that are conditional and tied to a province.

 

[cryptic0]

toben: I hope you are right. I have seen threads and also IIRC, the BC site also states this, that you must prove ties to a province and that you intend to work in that province. Clearly proving ties is an exercise in vain for someone like me who lives outside of Canada, but I wonder how much do they follow up on you once you get the PR.

With that in mind, going with provincial selection seems to be a no-brainer, if you can get one.

 

[simonawo]

I think most provinces require you live in their province for 3years before you can move elsewhere, provided you entered Canada through their nomination.

 

[rajanvnv]

I think most provinces require you live in their province for 3years before you can move elsewhere, provided you entered Canada through their nomination.

Some of the provinces take a signed commitment from you when you put-forth the application package. The commitment is to make their province your home province and you would reside there. But again even the commitment does not specify any period on how long. Their expectation is that you would try and settle down in their province and would live there happily ever-after contributing to their economical growth. But that's not the case always, but I think you would be bound by such commitment until you qualify/become a citizen there.

 

[nnik]

Some of the provinces take a signed commitment from you when you put-forth the application package. The commitment is to make their province your home province and you would reside there. But again even the commitment does not specify any period on how long. Their expectation is that you would try and settle down in their province and would live there happily ever-after contributing to their economical growth. But that's not the case always, but I think you would be bound by such commitment until you qualify/become a citizen there.

You are right. I am a provincial nominee and had to sign a form stating that my intentions are to live in that province. It doesn't say for how long, but as mentioned previously, the best decision is to stay until you become a citizen.

 

[doobie.doobie]

It seems that at least for some provinces, such as Quebec, getting a selection certificate is relatively less difficult than outright qualifying for express entry invitation. But that also means you are stuck finding jobs in that province only.

With EE pool, I am looking at a score between 416-436 depending upon the outcome of my IELTS test. EE invitation seems to be a tall order given that score. There isn't much room for improvement. I am single and already have highest education and foreign work experience points.

This year, I qualify for Quebec selection certificate and thinking of applying for it as soon as it opens up. But what if I get a job offer from another province while my application is in process? Would I need restart with express entry pool by abandoning points I will likely get from the Quebec selection? Job offers with LMIA are pretty hard / next to impossible to come by even with my credentials.

Basically, I am trying to decide if I should sit in the EE pool or go with Quebec. Will I be stuck there forever, or can I move after a certain number of years?

The Canadian Charter of rights allow both citizen and permanent resident to move, reside and work freely anywhere within Canadian borders. Once you get your PR you can move anywhere you want. Yes, you showed the intention to stay in a specific province but no rules can stop you to move anywhere. It will be against the constitution.
Section 6the of the Charter explains the mobility rights:
(2) 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.

 

[big fish]

The statement about freedom to choose location is correct.

I am a worried if it will be changed for PRs in future. Same way as recent change regarding citizenship happened. Nobody knows, of course. It's just a speculation.

 

[doobie.doobie]

The statement about freedom to choose location is correct.

I am a worried if it will be changed for PRs in future. Same way as recent change regarding citizenship happened. Nobody knows, of course. It's just a speculation.

To make this happen, the bill has to be passed in Congress.
Also, the change in citizenship is for extreme crime which is terrorism and treason which is fair.
And to stop people from moving freely will violate the constitution which will not happen by any given chance.