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Responding to an additional-documents request about moving out of Quebec after ITA

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By VisaBuddies Communityvia community — compiled from public visa forums

Documents Needed

  • Letter of Explanation (notarized)

    Clarify your planned move-out-of-Quebec date; consider having it notarized by a lawyer for added weight.

  • Supporting evidence of the planned move

    E.g., schools researched for children, job applications outside Quebec, apartments being searched for.

Step-by-Step

A member received an additional-documents request after submitting a Letter of Intent stating they planned to move out of Quebec, backed by a company transfer letter and details of relatives in Toronto — but the transfer hadn't been processed yet.

What the thread suggested:
  1. Add more concrete, forward-looking evidence of the planned move, such as schools researched for any children, job applications submitted outside Quebec, and specific apartments being searched for in the new location — these strengthen the credibility of an intent that hasn't fully materialized yet.

  2. Consider getting your clarification letter notarized. A member suggested finding a lawyer to notarize the Letter of Explanation — you sign in their presence and they add a stamp/note, which can add credibility to your explanation.

  3. Be aware refusal is a real possibility in cases like this, and consider seeking legal help given the added complexity and reliance on a not-yet-processed transfer.


Takeaway: when your "intent to move out of Quebec" is challenged before the move is finalized, back it with tangible, dated evidence (school searches, job applications, apartment hunting) rather than only a transfer letter and family ties, and weigh getting the explanation notarized or getting legal advice given the refusal risk.

Dos, Don'ts & Tips

  • Do: Support a planned move-out-of-Quebec intent with concrete evidence (school research, job applications, apartment searches) rather than relying only on a company transfer letter.
  • Tip: A notarized Letter of Explanation from a lawyer can add credibility when clarifying disputed timing or intent.
  • Don't: Don't underestimate the refusal risk in ambiguous cases like this — consider getting legal advice.

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