change of province for immigrating to Canada

[meenal123]

Hi

My friend has applied for Canada immigration under federal skilled worker category in feb 2005 through accrediated agency WWICS. At time of filling up form, the preferred province was Ontario. pls reply following-

1. Can he change the province now from Ontario to Saskatchewan. if yes what would be the procedure

2. Can he change the province after getting PR status as per norms.

3. Can he change the province before getting PR status. In this case PR status would be given for which province.

[immconsultant]

Hi,

yes, your friend can change the province, in fact they can choose to live in any province they wish once they have have been granted PR status (which will happen at the immigration post at the airport or at the land port of entry when they arrive in Canada - PR visa still does not guarantee a PR status!).

That being said please keep in mind one thing though: if your friend applied based on AEO (Arranged Employment Offer) and the employer is in Ontario then the expectation would be that they settle in Ontario, if, however they applied based on the fact that they have work experience in one of the designated occupations this restriction does not exist, they can live anywhere in Canada, once they have been granted Permanent Resident status.

I hope this answers your question,

best regards,

m