Quebec Immigration - Skilled Worker Program

[STILLHOPE]

Hello Stillhope,

Will you have this link for US as well?

http://www2.publicationsduquebec.gouv.qc.ca/dynamicSearch/telecharge.php?type=7&file=GPI_3_1_ETATS_UNIS.pdf


Can you fwd me pls...

Thank you.
Rochelle.

[STILLHOPE]

What You Need to Know about the Quebec Skilled Worker Program
Monday, 31 October 2011 13:48
The best known Canadian immigration program is the Federal Skilled Worker Program. Most potential immigrants believe that it is the easiest or the only immigration program they may qualify for. Many potential immigrants have never heard of the Quebec Skilled Worker Program, or if they have heard of it, they have some misconceptions about the program.

“A big misconception is that it is more difficult to qualify under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program than the Federal Skilled Worker Program. It's simply not true,” says Attorney David Cohen. “Granted, it's different, but I disagree that it is harder to qualify as a Quebec Skilled Worker. It's actually getting harder to qualify for the Federal Skilled Worker Program as fewer applications are being accepted. Applicants need to start considering other programs if they want to become Permanent Residents.”

The following are five important points you need to know Quebec Skilled Worker Program:

1.   You Don't Need High French Proficiency to Qualify

The Quebec Skilled Worker Program accepts applicants with varying degrees of French proficiency. Some applicants may qualify with low French proficiency while others may need higher levels of French proficiency to qualify, depending on their other qualifications.

The Quebec Skilled Worker Program consists of ten selection factors including education, work experience, and language proficiency. Applicants are awarded points in each selection factor. In order be selected by Quebec, a single applicant must score at least 55 points and an applicant with a spouse or common-law partner must score at least 63 points. Therefore, an applicant that scores higher points in education and work experience may meet the pass mark with a lower level of French proficiency for the language factor.

2.   You Don't Need a University Degree to Get High Points

The Quebec Skilled Worker Program awards points to applicants with university degrees and college degrees as well as those with technical or vocational diplomas. Even high school level diplomas with technical or vocational components can be awarded high points. The Quebec Skilled Worker Program not only awards points for Education, but also for the Area of Training of your education (Demaine de formation). Area of Training points are awarded to applicants who have obtained a diploma or certificate related to occupations that are in demand in Quebec.

Many of the degrees or diplomas that are awarded the highest number of points for the Area of Training factor are not in fact university degrees. For example, college level nursing diplomas and high school level butchery certificates are awarded higher points than many other university degrees. For a complete list of Area of Training degrees and diplomas, click here.

3.   Having a Spouse and Children Can Also Get You Points

The Quebec Skilled Worker Program takes into account both the principal applicant's qualifications and those of his spouse or common-law partner. This program awards points in five selection factors for the spouse/partner including Education, Area of Training, Work Experience, Age, and French Language Proficiency. Applicants can also obtain points for having children ages 21 and under.

4.   You Don't Need to Have a Job Offer or Specific Work Experience to Qualify

Applicants are not required to have a job offer from a Quebec or Canadian employer to qualify nor are they required to have work experience in a specific field to qualify. Accountants, Computer and IT Specialists, Professors and Teachers, Welders, Butchers, and Plumbers may all apply under this program.

Although a job offer is not required to qualify, it can be beneficial to your application. Applicants can obtain up to ten additional points for having a valid employment offer in Quebec.

5.   If Approved, You Are Given Canadian Permanent Residency

Quebec is a great place to live, work, and lay down roots in Canada. Quebec is a vibrant multicultural province with more than 45,000 new immigrants arriving each year. Applicants who apply through the Quebec Skilled Worker Program must have the intent to reside in Quebec up until the point of landing. Once approved, applicants are issued a Canadian Permanent Resident visa, the same visa as all other applicants in other immigration programs. Like all Canadian Permanent Residents, you have the right to live and work anywhere in Canada.

If you want to immigrate to Canada, consider the Quebec Skilled Worker Program and you may be surprised to learn that it's the right program for you!

[ashwin_qubec]

Hi Still Hope,

1)Do I have to stay in Quebec for atleast 3 years or can I move to any part of Canada after I get my PR?

2)Is IT in the demand list ??

Please could you evaluate my profile and let me know many point I'd get

1)B.Tech (IT)- 2010 passed out
2)Work Ex- Working for Asia's biggest IT consulting firm for almost 1 year and 2 months
3)Age-22
4)Learnt French through High School & I have also enrolled in Alliance Francaise
5)How long does it take for the whole process ?

How do I apply on my own? Is there any website which explains the process?

[STILLHOPE]

Hi Still Hope,

1)Do I have to stay in Quebec for atleast 3 years or can I move to any part of Canada after I get my PR? i will say that u can stay in quebec atleast three year until u get canadian passport

2)Is IT in the demand list ?? it is not very hard to get job in IT in the world.

Please could you evaluate my profile and let me know many point I'd get

1)B.Tech (IT)- 2010 passed out 10 + 6 = 16
2)Work Ex- Working for Asia's biggest IT consulting firm for almost 1 year and 2 months 4
3)Age-22  16
4)Learnt French through High School & I have also enrolled in Alliance Francaise if u clear delf a2 then u will get 6 points
5)How long does it take for the whole process ?
i hope u can claim 6 points for your english

How do I apply on my own? Is there any website which explains the process? this is the site where u will get all info

http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/fr/index.html

better u can clear your delf a2 exam then send your application

[ashwin_qubec]

The qualifying cut off is 49 ?
And for sure will I have an interview to check my skills in French ?? or is it just enough if one has cleared DELF A2  to get 6 points  ?

Do I have to take up IELTS to prove my skills in English?

[STILLHOPE]

The qualifying cut off is 49 ?
And for sure will I have an interview to check my skills in French ?? or is it just enough if one has cleared DELF A2  to get 6 pointsif u dont clear delf a2 then u will be short off 6 points then they will reject your application straight away so better clear delf a2 then apply
and secondly i can say almost every one go through interview. so better learning french until u pass your interview

good luck

  ?

[ashwin_qubec]

Do I have to take up IELTS to prove my skills in English?

[STILLHOPE]

Do I have to take up IELTS to prove my skills in English? not really, take a letter from your employer and letter from your university that your mode of study was in english and u r using english as a primary language in your work place

[NIKHIL111]

Hi still hope

I am very confused about my eligibility for quebec program. I would be thankful to you if you could answer few questions.

Following are my details

1- Age = 26
2- Experience = 3.5 Years ( textile merchandising)
3- Qualification = 1 year MBA (finance & investment management) from london & 4 years Bsc in textile sciences
4- Ielts = 6.0 overall
5- French = Taking classes

Q1) Am i eligible to apply for quebec?

Q2) Can i score points under area of training ? I have checked finance & investment management is not there however business administration is there but that is in bachelors..i could not find anything for masters.or is it just for bachelors ?

Q3) If i am eligible When do i need to submit my bank statement and how much money do i need to show for how long being a single applicant?

Q4) Can i live and work in any other canadian state after 3 to 4 months in quebec?

I would appreciate your help

Thanks
Nikhil

[Iftebd]

Dear Expert,
Please help me in filling up application form for Quebec selection certificate
After completion of BSc in Mechanical Engineering I have completed
-   1 year Aircraft Maintenance Engineering course in a ICAO certified training institute
-   1 year On Job training in an Aircraft maintenance hangar
-   got License without type rating (LWTR) in category “A”
-   type course on Boeing 737-800
Can I get any point in Quebec selection criteria? If yes, where shall I write about this in application form (Quebec Selection Certificate application form)?

Q8. I have completed 60cr out of 63cr of MBA. What shall I write in this column?
Q8.1 How can I understand “Diploma or training recognized as equivalent by a Québec regulatory body”? I have completed 4 yrs degree in BSc in Mechanical Engineering from Bangladesh and MBA also from  Bangladesh.
Q11.  I have completed French Intensive A (72 hours) and admitted in Intensive B (72 hours) at Alliance Francaise Dhaka, Bangladesh. What shall I write in question no 11 (how to fill up scale 1 to 5) and 11.1?
Q14. How can I fill up this question as I am intending to practice Mechanical Engineering in Quebec?

Thanks in Advance.

[Brad_cin_dell]

What You Need to Know about the Quebec Skilled Worker Program
Monday, 31 October 2011 13:48
The best known Canadian immigration program is the Federal Skilled Worker Program. Most potential immigrants believe that it is the easiest or the only immigration program they may qualify for. Many potential immigrants have never heard of the Quebec Skilled Worker Program, or if they have heard of it, they have some misconceptions about the program.

“A big misconception is that it is more difficult to qualify under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program than the Federal Skilled Worker Program. It's simply not true,” says Attorney David Cohen. “Granted, it's different, but I disagree that it is harder to qualify as a Quebec Skilled Worker. It's actually getting harder to qualify for the Federal Skilled Worker Program as fewer applications are being accepted. Applicants need to start considering other programs if they want to become Permanent Residents.”

The following are five important points you need to know Quebec Skilled Worker Program:

1.   You Don't Need High French Proficiency to Qualify

The Quebec Skilled Worker Program accepts applicants with varying degrees of French proficiency. Some applicants may qualify with low French proficiency while others may need higher levels of French proficiency to qualify, depending on their other qualifications.

The Quebec Skilled Worker Program consists of ten selection factors including education, work experience, and language proficiency. Applicants are awarded points in each selection factor. In order be selected by Quebec, a single applicant must score at least 55 points and an applicant with a spouse or common-law partner must score at least 63 points. Therefore, an applicant that scores higher points in education and work experience may meet the pass mark with a lower level of French proficiency for the language factor.

2.   You Don't Need a University Degree to Get High Points

The Quebec Skilled Worker Program awards points to applicants with university degrees and college degrees as well as those with technical or vocational diplomas. Even high school level diplomas with technical or vocational components can be awarded high points. The Quebec Skilled Worker Program not only awards points for Education, but also for the Area of Training of your education (Demaine de formation). Area of Training points are awarded to applicants who have obtained a diploma or certificate related to occupations that are in demand in Quebec.

Many of the degrees or diplomas that are awarded the highest number of points for the Area of Training factor are not in fact university degrees. For example, college level nursing diplomas and high school level butchery certificates are awarded higher points than many other university degrees. For a complete list of Area of Training degrees and diplomas, click here.

3.   Having a Spouse and Children Can Also Get You Points

The Quebec Skilled Worker Program takes into account both the principal applicant's qualifications and those of his spouse or common-law partner. This program awards points in five selection factors for the spouse/partner including Education, Area of Training, Work Experience, Age, and French Language Proficiency. Applicants can also obtain points for having children ages 21 and under.

4.   You Don't Need to Have a Job Offer or Specific Work Experience to Qualify

Applicants are not required to have a job offer from a Quebec or Canadian employer to qualify nor are they required to have work experience in a specific field to qualify. Accountants, Computer and IT Specialists, Professors and Teachers, Welders, Butchers, and Plumbers may all apply under this program.

Although a job offer is not required to qualify, it can be beneficial to your application. Applicants can obtain up to ten additional points for having a valid employment offer in Quebec.

5.   If Approved, You Are Given Canadian Permanent Residency

Quebec is a great place to live, work, and lay down roots in Canada. Quebec is a vibrant multicultural province with more than 45,000 new immigrants arriving each year. Applicants who apply through the Quebec Skilled Worker Program must have the intent to reside in Quebec up until the point of landing. Once approved, applicants are issued a Canadian Permanent Resident visa, the same visa as all other applicants in other immigration programs. Like all Canadian Permanent Residents, you have the right to live and work anywhere in Canada.

If you want to immigrate to Canada, consider the Quebec Skilled Worker Program and you may be surprised to learn that it's the right program for you!

Really a "EYEOPENER" for those willing to migrate !!! Thanx Stillhope !!!

[rana_Quebec]

My CSQ is going to expire but no MR , i waited for CSQ interview for 4 years and in 2009 i got CSQ and waiting for MR and visa from 2.5 years.

its 2 long its 222 longgggggggggggggggg

[STILLHOPE]

Did u send any query to the visa office about your concern if yes then what they said.

My CSQ is going to expire but no MR , i waited for CSQ interview for 4 years and in 2009 i got CSQ and waiting for MR and visa from 2.5 years.

its 2 long its 222 longgggggggggggggggg

[rana_Quebec]

Did u send any query to the visa office about your concern if yes then what they said.

thank 4 reply, they are doing checks from previous 9 months not conclude till now . the quebec office is telling that they will renew my csq if it expires .

both answers are not logical i am no satisfied with both the VO and BIQ , they had 2 much time .

my question is that if there is no dead line marked by BIQ than what is the meaning of 3 years validity of CSQ ? in my openion the BIQ have to mark a dead line and VO have to fallow it other wise all things are in black.

my life is totaly disturbed i am waiting day by day even now a days i am think about writ patition againt them both.

thanks

[dez]

Stillhope (or anybody willing to help)

can i send a bankers cheque with my application to paris?

two, my employment agreement which lists my duties, was only signed by me and not the employer (there was nowhere for the employer to sign). i've noticed on the website they say the document that lists your duties has to be signed by the employer. what do i do? my employer is not going to give me a letter listing my duties as i have gone thro' hell asking him to write me one confirming i'm working with them. both these (letter and agreement) are on company letterhead and the letter is signed. can i attach them and send them together. will they ask me for another list of duties that is signed by the employer? i'm confused and would appreciate some assistance. thanks