Applying to CEC in Quebec

[Laham1994]

Hi,

I recently received my Invitation to Apply (ITA) and I am currently a postdoctoral fellow at McGill University. I completed my PhD at McGill through a joint agreement with my home university.

I’ve seen that some applicants have submitted a letter of intent to leave Quebec, along with evidence such as job applications outside the province, and that this has been accepted. In my case, I have genuinely applied to several positions outside Quebec since last year and continue to do so, but I have not yet received any job offers.

Would it be sufficient to submit a letter explaining that I do not intend to remain in Quebec due to language barriers (as I do not speak French) and because I am not eligible for Quebec’s immigration programs? In particular, the suspension of the PEQ program has made it even more difficult. My current postdoctoral position is also temporary and not a permanent role. Also I am planning to mention why I did come to Quebec and its because of the joint phd agreement. I will attache the agreement as well. Additionally, I am single and do not have any strong ties to Quebec.

Thank you for your advice
Please share if you any success stories in this matter.

 

[scylla]

Hi,

I recently received my Invitation to Apply (ITA) and I am currently a postdoctoral fellow at McGill University. I completed my PhD at McGill through a joint agreement with my home university.

I’ve seen that some applicants have submitted a letter of intent to leave Quebec, along with evidence such as job applications outside the province, and that this has been accepted. In my case, I have genuinely applied to several positions outside Quebec since last year and continue to do so, but I have not yet received any job offers.

Would it be sufficient to submit a letter explaining that I do not intend to remain in Quebec due to language barriers (as I do not speak French) and because I am not eligible for Quebec’s immigration programs? In particular, the suspension of the PEQ program has made it even more difficult. My current postdoctoral position is also temporary and not a permanent role. Also I am planning to mention why I did come to Quebec and its because of the joint phd agreement. I will attache the agreement as well. Additionally, I am single and do not have any strong ties to Quebec.

Thank you for your advice
Please share if you any success stories in this matter.

The short answer is that it may or may not be. I would try this approach and hope it works. If IRCC comes back to you later with an ADR or PFL then you may need to be prepared to quickly relocate outside of the province. I would start looking for post doctoral programs in other provinces now and save evidence of this as further proof you don't plan to remain in Quebec.