QUEBEC APPLICANTS LETS SHARE EXPERIENCE

[mkshah]

Thanks a lot for details. The lawyer name is Christine Vinet, Avocate, Attorney
Membre du Barreau du Québec - Registered Member of the Quebec Bar
Membre de l'Association du Barreau canadien - Member of the Canadian Bar Association

As he is member du Barreau du Quebec, I was really afraid. He told only indian Honors degree are considered as equivalent.
After he said no, I searched a lot online and I found that Chemist is Regulated Profession in Quebec and to get licence we need to apply to "Ordre des chimistes du Québec". I search their requirement are higher then what I have.
Here in FY we had Chemistry as one subject, in SY also it was same and in TY it was specialisation with only Chemistry. In quebec if they study chemistry they are having only chemistry for 3 years.

So are you sure that Gujarat University's BSC Chemistry will get 10 & 12 points?
what is your qualification and what you doing?

Hi janki, well I m not aware about this in so much details. 
My edu is Masters in Chemistry from M S university and seniors here on forum told me that I will get 12 pts for my edu being masters.

Moreover regarding job of chemist being in regulated profession, surely you must check quebec immigration website.
I have very little knowledge about regulated trades and profession and related matters.
I m so sorry for not being of any help to you in this matter.
May be some senior forum member can address ur query.
and thanks anyways for sharing ur details.

[coolguy001]

anybody who is an electrical engineer and  applied for quebec immigration?

[gladiusraj]

mkshah,
          Brother please comment, How many points I am getting for Quebec skilled worker program ?
My details are as follows,

1) Qualification - MBA passed in 2008 from India. And BBA passes in Dec - 2005 from India.
2) Age - 27
3) Work Exp - 3 years as an advertising account executive.
4) Language - IELTS (Speaking 5 bands and Listening 7 Bands)
French - Learning DELF A1
5) No kids
6) No relative in Quebec
7) Fund no problem

My spouse details are as follows,
1) Age - 27
2) Qualification - B.Sc in Biology passed in 2005 and M.Sc in zoology passed in 2007 from India.
3) Language - IELTS (Speaking 5.5 bands and Listening 6 Bands)
French - Learning DELF A1
4) No relative in Quebec

Please calculate my points so i will get sure about my points.
Thank you
Raj

[gladiusraj]

Hi bilal,
As per new rules, from 6th dec onwards, if any new applicant wants to claim points for language proficiency in english & french, then he/she must attach the result of specified tests for english & french.
IELTS is valid for english
TEF, TCF, DELF, DALF, TCFQ, TEFQ is valid for french.

mkshah,
          Brother please comment, How many points I am getting for Quebec skilled worker program ?
My details are as follows,

1) Qualification - MBA passed in 2008 from India. And BBA passes in Dec - 2005 from India.
2) Age - 27
3) Work Exp - 3 years as an advertising account executive.
4) Language - IELTS (Speaking 5 bands and Listening 7 Bands)
French - Learning DELF A1
5) No kids
6) No relative in Quebec
7) Fund no problem

My spouse details are as follows,
1) Age - 27
2) Qualification - B.Sc in Biology passed in 2005 and M.Sc in zoology passed in 2007 from India.
3) Language - IELTS (Speaking 5.5 bands and Listening 6 Bands)
French - Learning DELF A1
4) No relative in Quebec

Please calculate my points so i will get sure about my points.
Thank you
Raj

[mkshah]

mkshah,
          Brother please comment, How many points I am getting for Quebec skilled worker program ?
My details are as follows,

1) Qualification - MBA passed in 2008 from India. And BBA passes in Dec - 2005 from India.
12 points for your masters degree  and 6 points for your AOT falls in Section C (business administration and management), but you will get this 6 points only if your job is related to your education, so better check about it
2) Age - 27 16 points
3) Work Exp - 3 years as an advertising account executive. 6 points
4) Language - IELTS (Speaking 5 bands 2 points and Listening 7 Bands 2 points)
French - Learning DELF A1 if you are not submitting any result of french test then, 0 points, if you are submitting A1 test result, then 2 points, for A2 level test result, 6 points
5) No kids
6) No relative in Quebec
7) Fund no problem 1 point if you have funds required for 2 persons as included in your application

My spouse details are as follows,
1) Age - 27 3 points

2) Qualification - B.Sc in Biology passed in 2005 and M.Sc in zoology passed in 2007 from India . 3 points for masters degree
3) Language - IELTS (Speaking 5.5 bands and Listening 6 Bands) no points are given for spouse english proficiency

French - Learning DELF A1 if you are not submitting any result of french test then, 0 points, if you are submitting A1 test result, then 1 points
4) No relative in Quebec

Please calculate my points so i will get sure about my points.
total points = 12+6+16+6+2+2+0+3+3 = 50 points without considering 1 point for Financial self-sufficiency.

Hi Raj, pls add all these points and see if it is more than 57 points, then only you send your application, else you and your wife take french test and then apply.

Here, you are getting  total 50 points. So I will not advice you to keep your application now. If you do so, chances for your file rejection are more.

It is better if you can learn french and take DELF test atleast upto A2 level for you and a1 level for your wife so you can get 6 points if you clear upto A2 level and 1 point for your spouse clear A1 level exam of DELF french test. This will make total points 57 then.

Thank you
Raj
Good Luck

[thecoolsatya]

Hi All,

Just joined the forum after doing quite a lot of reading on Quebec immigration.

However still kind of confused regarding the areas of training and education.

My details below:-

Age: 28
Education: Bsc Mathematics (Full Time) / MBA - General (Distance Education) from India completed in 2004 and 2006 respectively
Currently working as a Programme management office (PMO) Analyst in an IT company which I consider is relevant to what I have studied (MBA)
Total Work Experience: Just Over 6 years
English: Good.
French: Just Started to learn
Marital Status: Married

Details of Spouse

Age: 29
Education: Msc in Medical Documentation
Work Experience: Worked as a Medical record Technician - relevant to her studies
Total Work Experience:  3 years
English: Good
French: Just started to learn.

Could any one of the experts suggest if I am eligible to apply for Quebec Immigration.  I did try in the quebec website and it states I am eligible. However would want to confirm from some of the experts in the forum.

Hi MKShah,
Could you please comment on my eligibility. Appreciate your response.

[mkshah]

Hi MKShah,
Could you please comment on my eligibility. Appreciate your response.
Hello, here is the points calculation for your given details
My details below:-

Age: 28 16 points
Education: Bsc Mathematics (Full Time)  10 points for bachelors degree / MBA - General (Distance Education) from India completed in 2004 and 2006 respectively Distance Education MBA is recognised only, if it is done from IGNOU. so, pl clarify ur institution of study for MBA.
Currently working as a Programme management office (PMO) Analyst in an IT company which I consider is relevant to what I have studied (MBA)   6 points for your AOT falls in Section C (mathematics-Bach. 3 Years, university level), but you will get this 6 points only if your job is related to your education, so better check about it
Total Work Experience: Just Over 6 years 8 points

English: Good. it will not give you any points, if you dont submit IELTS test result with your application.
French: Just Started to learn It is really good that you started learning french. If you clear A1 level exam with score above 16 out of 25 in listening & speaking then total 2 points, for A2 exam, total 6 points
Marital Status: Married

Details of Spouse

Age: 29 3 points
Education: Msc in Medical Documentation 3 points for masters degree
Work Experience: Worked as a Medical record Technician - relevant to her studies 0 points for this AOT falling in section E College Level technical training: Medical Records (DCS - 3 years)
Total Work Experience:  3 years no points for work exp of spouse
English: Good no points for IELTS test result of spouse
French: Just started to learn. If your spouse clear A1 level exam with score above 16 out of 25 in listening & speaking then total 1 points


total points = 10+6+16+8+3+3 = 46 points without considering 1 point for Financial self-sufficiency.


you have not mentioned about any kids details as well s regarding funds sufficiency.


Here, you are getting  total 46 points, which is even not reaching employability threshold, So I will not advice you to keep your application now. If you do so, surely  your file will get rejected.

You can sit for IELTS exam and if you get average 6 bands in both listening and speaking, then you can get total 4 points for this.
It is better if you can learn french and take DELF test atleast upto A2 level for you and a1 level for your wife so you can get 6 points if you clear upto A2 level and 1 point for your spouse clear A1 level exam of DELF french test.

So, only after 6 bands in IELTS, A2 for you and A1 for your wife will give you the additional 11 points you are short of now to reach to interview threshold.
This will make total points 57 then.

Remaining 6 points can be awarded in inteview towards points for adoptability.



Wish you good luck for your application.

[mkshah]

Some Interesting news for all the Engineers here on the forum.....
Link: http://www.canadavisa.com/news/entry/recognizing-engineeru2019s-foreign-credentials-will-get-easier-in-quebec-with-new-online-tool-122211.html

Recognizing engineer's foreign credentials will get easier in Quebec with new online tool

A new online tool will be deployed by the Quebec government to help immigrant engineers as they seek to become members of the Order of Quebec Engineers and have their credentials recognized in the province.
Kathleen Weil, Quebec Minister of Immigration and Cultural Communities, explains that it is essential that Quebec knows how to attract highly skilled professionals and then to integrate them rapidly into the workforce.

She continues that this new proposed tool will allow immigrants, even before they arrive in Quebec, to see online what are the requirements to become a member of the Order of Engineers of Quebec, self-evaluate the estimated time it will take for them and associated costs, and even track the progress of their applications as they progress through the process.

A full 30% of applications for membership to the Quebec Order of Engineers are from those educated outside of Quebec in 2010-2011.

Weil adds that over the course of the last few years, the Quebec government has been actively involved in over 40 projects to generally help foreigners have their credentials recognized in Quebec's varied professional organizations.

[ParagP]

Hi mkshah,

I have some queries n doubts about my Quebec visa.Hope u will solve my querry.

 I am pharmacist and and also a management degree holder.I do have an experience as clinical pharmacist and 2 yr experience at management level.
I do have following queries,Pleas somebody help me to resolve them.
1] I hav my master degree (part-time, S.Manipal university) along with part time work. So my master degree will b calculated along with B.Pharmcy(how many points)
2] How exact exact time does it take to complete the procedure and get the visa in hand.?
3] Is it necessary to have a legal representative through out the process?If we don't allocate the representative, how much time does it take to finish all things if all our documents are in place?
4]What document i need to show as "paid worker" in my country?salary slips?bank statement?or experience letters? please specify.
5] If do not have any dependents and not married (or planning to marry) how does it effect/affect my visa points?
6]If my English proficiency is fluent but still do i need to submit my IELTS exam score?
   If i don't have a command over the French, will they consider me as prospective candidate?What test would u suggest to get more score in language proficiency
7] What is the "Police Clearance certificate"? do i need to get it from local police station.Or what is legal procedure to get it done? How much does it cost?
8] If my father is passed away do need to get the death certificate?
9] How much bank balance or FUNDs i need to show VISA OFFICER.?Do they reject applications if we don't support the proofs.(on website they have mentioned for single person u need to carry more than 10000 CAD, What if i have 5000 CAD in hand at the time of final issuance of visa).
10]What is toughest part visa procedure? What sort of preoperative measures  i need to take?

[shadow1972]

Dear mkshah (And STILLHOPE, OSAMAR),

Thanks for your patience for the newcomers in the forum. I do remember you, STILLHOPE, OSAMAR who helped a lots while I was preparing for CSQ after i failed  to reach the cap this year. Without the guidance from you, some great people, i would not be able to get the right direction towards this target. 

I am learning French at home now (i get a very good and volume book for Bengali learners). Will start my class at AF from 6th January. I need minimum 3 points to reach 57 for CSQ application. My target is 6. 

Counting down the days. I will be back again to you when I complete my French Target. Hope you will be there again with Green Signal.

I do appreciate your help for the newcomers. May the Almighty bring your dreams come true, inshallah.

Take care, please.

Shadow.

[deemy]

Respected Members,

I am planning for Quebec Skilled Worker Immigration, i am a bit confused about the points for education and training, the official site is pretty confusing, can some one give me the answers of the following questions and help me in evaluation my profile whether i am eligible or not.

Following link shows me
Master of Arts, Sciences, etc.. (2 years after a Bachelor for a period of two years or one year after a Bachelor of 3 years) = 3 years Honors degree
www2.publicationsduquebec.gouv.qc.ca/dynamicSearch/telecharge.php?type=7&file=GPI_3_1_PAKISTAN.pdf

Does my 2 years master degree after a Bachelor for a period of two years equal to the 3 or 4 years undergraduate degree?
Does my qualification falls in the list of training?

My total years of education is 16 years.

Age:
30 Years
Eduction:
B.Sc (Computer, Statistics) - 2 Years - Pakistan
MCS/M.Sc (Computer Science) - 2 Years - Pakistan
Experience:
Senior Software Engineer - 6 Years
IELTS:
Overall: 6.5 Listening: 6, Speaking: 5.5
Martial Status:
Married - 3 Kids under 12 years of age
Spouse Eduction:
B.Sc (Chemistry, Botany, Zoology) - 2 Years - Pakistan
M.Sc (Botany) - 2 Years - Pakistan
Spouse Experience:
2 Years (Teaching etc).
Spouse Age:
30 Years

Thanks and looking forward for your positive reply.

[kpdes]

hi ambi1775,

i am new to QSW. (already applied for FSW1 and got rejected due to cap has been reached.

i just have completed my online assessment for QSW and luckily i am qualified for application.

I had a query..
1. i will be submitting all necessary documents with my application to obtain the quebec selection certificate..(i need to submit photocopy of generic application for for canada pr imm00008)
2. lets hope that i've obtained that certificate.
3.when i again apply for PR (after getting sellection certificate); at that time again i need to submit all the documents with generic application form original copy??

[kpdes]

hi mkshah,

i am new to QSW. (already applied for FSW1 and got rejected due to cap has been reached.

i just have completed my online assessment for QSW and luckily i am qualified for application.

I had a query..
1. i will be submitting all necessary documents with my application to obtain the quebec selection certificate..(i need to submit photocopy of generic application for for canada pr imm00008)
2. lets hope that i've obtained that certificate.
3.when i again apply for PR (after getting sellection certificate); at that time again i need to submit all the documents with generic application form original copy??

[vibez_well]

no, when you apply for the visa (after CSQ, Fed Stage) you dont have to submit all the documents
only some of them.

hi ambi1775,

i am new to QSW. (already applied for FSW1 and got rejected due to cap has been reached.

i just have completed my online assessment for QSW and luckily i am qualified for application.

I had a query..
1. i will be submitting all necessary documents with my application to obtain the quebec selection certificate..(i need to submit photocopy of generic application for for canada pr imm00008)
2. lets hope that i've obtained that certificate.
3.when i again apply for PR (after getting sellection certificate); at that time again i need to submit all the documents with generic application form original copy??

[vibez_well]

ParagP,

1. Am really bad at calculating Edu & AOT points. sorry cant help here maybe someone else can pitch in.

2. There is a table maintained by OSAMAR, you can refer that to get a rough idea of the timelines. Also visit http://bit.ly/qswtracker for another table or www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/immigrate-settle/permanent-workers/official-immigration-application/immigration-application/processing-times-table.html#hongkong to get a rough idea of when the CSQ interviews are being scheduled.

3. having a legal rep has no effect on the speed of your application. assumption is that, since they do this for a living, they're supposed to have a better understanding of the whole process. that is also debatable  if yours is a pretty simple case then you can do it on your own and use that money to throw us a party when we're all in QC someday !! 

4. Please read point no. 10 at http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/biq/hong-kong/dcs-workers/list-documents.html

5. you lose on the points that a spouse / child(ren) could bring ! simple. Spouse can get upto 16 pts, kids upto 8 pts.

6. If you need pts for english - you need to submit IELTS scores. If you have points well above the cutoffs then you are a prospective candidate. but QC being a francophone society... they prefer french speaking ppl. if you speak french, thats definitely an advantage and less chances of you being viewed as someone who will take the next flight to toronto / vancouver on landing !!

7. not at the CSQ application stage. PCC can be applied and sought at your nearest Passport office. Visit http://passport.gov.in select your location and download application form no.2 for PCC. collect the supporting docs, fill forms, visit office and submit. its an easy straightforward process.

8. has nothing to do with the immigration process.

9. You dont have to show any funds rightaway. you need to sign a form stating that you will have enough funds when you land. Refer this doc for the correct info. http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/publications/en/dcs/A-0522-OA.pdf
 Since you are a single applicant, you need to have $2800 for the initial 3 months. Bankstatements can be shown at the interview.

10. THe toughest part is the WAITING.    it will frustrate you and make you want to give up at some point. This is not a program for people who want to leave their country IMMEDIATELY. The whole thing will take a good 1.5 yrs to 2 yrs if everything goes well.

good luck !