Quebec Immigration - Is French Mandatory

[Shahi]

Hi bluerobin..

Again good post..i think you are okay if you know some level of french for interview..and atleast intermediate when you reach quebec... and once your there..you should try to learn and expertise... i think both you and MTLGUY have made valid points

Regards,\
Shahi

[zsashimi]

i've taken the online assessment in the quebec official site for immigration.

i'm an electronics engineer with >8years industry experience.

my English is very good (i'm from the Philippines where we have English as our second official language).

however, no french ability at all! and that's the reason i'm failing even just the online assessment (it needs to be at least intermediate level)

i started to take online (those free ones) french lessons, and also planning to take french classes. i'd like to immigrate to quebec especially my job is not in the 38 skilled jobs where i could apply to the fed gov't directly. also, i find the french language really interesting to learn (not only it is appealing and romantic to hear  )

hopefully i could get to a good level of french in a year time and get a french ability certification.

Hi.. I am from the Philippines too. I am studying french at the moment. I started October of last year and now I am in my level 4. I think you can do it within a year. Bonne Chance! (good luck!)

[god0fwar]

Hi.. I am from the Philippines too. I am studying french at the moment. I started October of last year and now I am in my level 4. I think you can do it within a year. Bonne Chance! (good luck!)

hi thanks for the encouragement!

i'm planning to enroll in Alliance Francaise in Makati, the next class would start this August. for starters, i'm planning to take the saturday extensive class (24-hr session), then continue on from there.

where did you take classes by the way, have you taken certification exams (DELF, DALF, etc...)

[zsashimi]

hi thanks for the encouragement!

i'm planning to enroll in Alliance Francaise in Makati, the next class would start this August. for starters, i'm planning to take the saturday extensive class (24-hr session), then continue on from there.

where did you take classes by the way, have you taken certification exams (DELF, DALF, etc...)

I am taking Saturday class in Alliance Francaise.. I took the afternoon session. Havent taken the DELF exam yet.. :-)

[god0fwar]

I am taking Saturday class in Alliance Francaise.. I took the afternoon session. Havent taken the DELF exam yet.. :-)

great, we may be classmates then, vous y voir!

[zsashimi]

great, we may be classmates then, vous y voir!

Cool! See you around..

Btw, in case you want to meet up on your first day in class.. send me you contact thru PM.. :-)

[farzadcheema]

Hi Malmo,

I was going through  your last year's post about Quebec Immigration. I am also using Canada Visa.com people and planning to submit my application end of March 2011.

Please would you share your experience and what stage of application you are at ? Have you got the certificate of Quebec selection or you are still in the process ?

Cheers,
Farzad

[danny2009]

Hi,

I wanted to apply through the program for Quebec Skilled workers, but I don't know French and I cannot be qualified because of my age. So I would like to apply as a Quebec Entrepreneur, is French is the most important element for this category?

Thanks

Danny 

[gurralaharsha]

Please don't mislead people, no such words saying that "French is mandatory". however, if you know French, you may get more points and you can do better when interview.

I suggest people who pass the score point and who know English well but don't know French could apply for this program, and during the processing time, he/she can learn some French so that during the interview, he/she can get some points.

I am planning to apply to Quebec PR(including my wife and my small kid) with my Under graduation(Degree of 10+2+3 in BSC) as the education. Note: BSC is degree name in INDIA in which my major is Accountancy and other courses are: Economics and Commerce.
I completed my Degree in 1994.

Please try to answer my questions and help me out.

1) I am not the proficient in English, but i am taking the coaching in French, my aim is to get to the INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED Level in French. Do you think thats going to help me even if i have the less proficiency in English.

2) On what aspects(questions) the interviewer concentrates during the interview, on my French ability or English.?

3) Those who is going to apply the PR in 2011, it takes the processing time of 12-18 months. What is the fact please confirm

4) I am working as a Accountant in a small company for a long time (almost for past 8yrs). Previously also I was  working as a Accountant for other company for around 5 yrs. As they are small companies, I don't have the official Salary Slips (PayStubs) for my monthly salary.
I heard that i need to submit my Salary Slips while sending all the documents for CSQ application. Is that true? Please clarify me on this

5) I have checked my eligibility online with my education and my wife education (just 10+2). She is also taking French Coaching so i have put her French Proficiency as INTERMEDIATE. After both of us Course completion we will get the CERTICIATES on FRENCH COURSE COMPLETION. Do i need to submit both of us French Course Completion  Certificates at any cost while sending all the documents for CSQ it self?

Any help is appreciable.

[Shahi]

I am planning to apply to Quebec PR(including my wife and my small kid) with my Under graduation(Degree of 10+2+3 in BSC) as the education. Note: BSC is degree name in INDIA in which my major is Accountancy and other courses are: Economics and Commerce.
I completed my Degree in 1994.

Please try to answer my questions and help me out.

1) I am not the proficient in English, but i am taking the coaching in French, my aim is to get to the INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED Level in French. Do you think thats going to help me even if i have the less proficiency in English.French is the language that will help you a lot..English is a plus

2) On what aspects(questions) the interviewer concentrates during the interview, on my French ability or English.? 90% your french ability

3) Those who is going to apply the PR in 2011, it takes the processing time of 12-18 months. What is the fact please confirmthe processing time range is 10 -18 months...for CSQ!!.... it can be longer or shorter than this..but on an avg..

4) I am working as a Accountant in a small company for a long time (almost for past 8yrs). Previously also I was  working as a Accountant for other company for around 5 yrs. As they are small companies, I don't have the official Salary Slips (PayStubs) for my monthly salary.Salary slips are not imp...on a letter head of the company send then ur exprience duly signed by your boss...take ur salary account statement if you have to go on an interview
I heard that i need to submit my Salary Slips while sending all the documents for CSQ application. Is that true? Please clarify me on this

5) I have checked my eligibility online with my education and my wife education (just 10+2). She is also taking French Coaching so i have put her French Proficiency as INTERMEDIATE. After both of us Course completion we will get the CERTICIATES on FRENCH COURSE COMPLETION. Do i need to submit both of us French Course Completion  Certificates at any cost while sending all the documents for CSQ it self?While sending CSQ application..i suggest you complete one level of french ... send that certificate..plus continue with french and wen u get your file number..update them with u french progress from time to time


Hope this  Helps!

Good luck

Shahi

[CBI]

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[waqas_rehman20]

Dear Shahi & other seniors

I m scoring enough points without french so can I apply without French Cert as I dont need extra points for french?

Are they accepting & approving such applications without French but with enough points from other areas?

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[Leon]

I m scoring enough points without french so can I apply without French Cert as I dont need extra points for french?

Are they accepting & approving such applications without French but with enough points from other areas?

Yes, people have been approved without French but if you want to live in Quebec, you should learn French because that is the majority language and it will help you immensely in your daily life.  Start taking courses now.

[waqas_rehman20]

Yes, people have been approved without French but if you want to live in Quebec, you should learn French because that is the majority language and it will help you immensely in your daily life.  Start taking courses now.

Dear Leon

Thanx a lotttt for Res

But someone told that they accepted his Application but asked for the French Cert though he didnt claim points for french. what do u say? what is the possible reason 4 that???

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[Leon]

Thanx a lotttt for Res

But someone told that they accepted his Application but asked for the French Cert though he didnt claim points for french. what do u say? what is the possible reason 4 that???

I don't know.  I have heard of people in the past being allowed to immigrate without French.  They may be considering if he is likely to stay in Quebec after immigrating or if he will be able to work in his profession without French.  I do not know if they would deny him for those reasons.

If you are planning to apply, you should start French courses even if you do not claim French because then if they ask, you can say you are looking forward to living in Quebec, you are preparing by starting your courses and you can already speak a few words so you will make them happy.