Intend to Move outside of Quebec

[AmazeFPig]

Hi all.

I've read a few threads about moving outside of Quebec when applying for CEC. But my situation could be a little different, so I decided to make a post.
I currently live in Pincour, Quebec and have a WFH job; the company is based in Montreal, and many of the employees do not live in Quebec and work from home. My common law partner is a Phd student at McGill University, she expects to finish her studies in 2027 September. If we apply for CEC, we will have to show the intent of living outside of Quebec. But we can't really move together until she finishes her studies. In this case, how can we prove this intent? Should I sign a new lease in Ontario while she keeps living in Quebec to finish her studies? Or could we simply write a detailed letter to explain our situation and show that we intend to move after she finishes the study?

Thanks in advance for your reply.

 

[canuck78]

Hi all.

I've read a few threads about moving outside of Quebec when applying for CEC. But my situation could be a little different, so I decided to make a post.
I currently live in Pincour, Quebec and have a WFH job; the company is based in Montreal, and many of the employees do not live in Quebec and work from home. My common law partner is a Phd student at McGill University, she expects to finish her studies in 2027 September. If we apply for CEC, we will have to show the intent of living outside of Quebec. But we can't really move together until she finishes her studies. In this case, how can we prove this intent? Should I sign a new lease in Ontario while she keeps living in Quebec to finish her studies? Or could we simply write a detailed letter to explain our situation and show that we intend to move after she finishes the study?

Thanks in advance for your reply.

You could attempt to move out of Quebec and list her as non-accompanying. The fact that your common law partner will remain in the greater Montreal area certainly creates complications and prevent the CEC from being approved. There would be nothing preventing you from returning to Quebec right away. Realistically you should either wait to apply until you are able to leave Quebec or apply to immigrate via a Quebec program. Would suggest speaking to a lawyer.