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.

 

[AmazeFPig]

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.

Thank you for your reply. I wonder if there’s a case that applicant is a student in Quebec but shows the intent to move out after graduation. I saw a thread that a PhD candidate wrote a detailed letter explaining that why he won’t stay in Quebec after graduation. Such as he doesn’t speak French, have more work opportunities in other provinces. But that case was in 2018 so I don’t know if it’s still a good reference.

 

[Naturgrl]

Thank you for your reply. I wonder if there’s a case that applicant is a student in Quebec but shows the intent to move out after graduation. I saw a thread that a PhD candidate wrote a detailed letter explaining that why he won’t stay in Quebec after graduation. Such as he doesn’t speak French, have more work opportunities in other provinces. But that case was in 2018 so I don’t know if it’s still a good reference.

Not a good reference. Who is the PA? If not invited yet then move and become a resident for tax purposes now. You cannot say you intend to move when you don't have a job with an employer outside the province. Best to move now. Get an apartment in Cornwall or Ottawa. Sign a lease, move to OHIP, get an Ontario driver's license and file taxes as if in Ontario.

 

[canuck78]

Thank you for your reply. I wonder if there’s a case that applicant is a student in Quebec but shows the intent to move out after graduation. I saw a thread that a PhD candidate wrote a detailed letter explaining that why he won’t stay in Quebec after graduation. Such as he doesn’t speak French, have more work opportunities in other provinces. But that case was in 2018 so I don’t know if it’s still a good reference.

IRCC is much more strict than even a year ago so only recent cases offer good comparison. The big issue is your common law has to remain in Quebec. Your job is WFH and employer will still be in Quebec so you really should have significant ties to another province to show a commitment to live outside Quebec permanently. Would not move to Cornwall as WFH. Unless employed in Cornwall it is not a realistic longterm home for most people and much higher risk of returning to Quebec as soon as you can secure PR. Think the only way would be trying to list your common law as non-accompanying but you need to consult a lawyer. This is a complex application where you need to weigh pros and cons.