Quebec Immigration - Skilled Worker Program

[vibez_well]

Here is the link to check the status of the current interviews.

http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/immigrate-settle/permanent-workers/official-immigration-application/immigration-application/processing-times-table.html#hongkong

these days it takes more than 12 months for an interview call. lesser if you are a nurse !

i am a quebec applicant from india.i got my file number in march 2012 then i recieved notification on language proficciency orginal , i send that..now for what date i can expect my interview .

[shimpy]

HI, my many doubts are already clear after reading your posts. thank you so much for that. i  m shimpy. i have completed my bsc. nursing course which is of four years in sep 2011 . 6 months experience is completed. i m still working. i have scored 8 in listening and 6 in speaking in ielts . how much points exactly i will get for ielts in quebec skilled worker program?  can i apply now for quebec.
age = 23 years
exp  = 6 months
ielts = 8=list 6=speaking
edu= bsc. nursing (years)
french= preparing
funds = i can show
 can you please tell  me my exact points ? i shall be thankful to you.

[abhisri200k]

Based on your details you are 2 points short:

Points For >>    Points Eared >>    (Remarks/Suggestion If any)
=============================================================================================================
Your Education Points >>    10    
Your Area of Training Points >>    12    
Your Quebec Employment offer Points >>    0    >> (You can earn upto 10 points by getting a job offer from a Quebec Employer)
Your Work Experience Points >>    4    
Your Age Points >>    16    
Your French Listening Points >>    0    >> (You can earn Upto 8 Points for French Listening Try to prepare for French A1 Level which will give you 1 Point)
Your French Speaking Points >>    0    >> (You can earn Upto 8 Points for French Speaking Try to prepare for French A1 Level which will give you 1 Point)
Your English Listening Points >>    2
Your English Speaking Points >>    2
Your Lived/Stayed in Quebec Points >>    0
Your Family in Quebec Points >>    0
As you are not Married, Spouse Characteristics Points is Not Applicable for you.
As you have no child, you cannot claim points for the same.
Financial Self-sufficiency Points >>    1
Total Points >>    47

• A Single applicant must score at least 49 points.
• Up to an additional 6 points may be awarded upon the interview for Adaptability. With these points awarded, a Single applicant must score a minimum of 55 points.

HI, my many doubts are already clear after reading your posts. thank you so much for that. i  m shimpy. i have completed my bsc. nursing course which is of four years in sep 2011 . 6 months experience is completed. i m still working. i have scored 8 in listening and 6 in speaking in ielts . how much points exactly i will get for ielts in quebec skilled worker program?  can i apply now for quebec.
age = 23 years
exp  = 6 months
ielts = 8=list 6=speaking
edu= bsc. nursing (years)
french= preparing
funds = i can show
 can you please tell  me my exact points ? i shall be thankful to you.

[Angadp]

Hi All,

I am new to Quebec. I came here on WP to work. I want to apply for PR. I am planning to appear for IELTS exam.
I don't know french.
I do not have arranged employment.
I get 76 points in Federal point calculator if I pass my exam with high proficiency in IELTS.

Please answer my below doubts:
1) Please let me know whether I should go from federal or from Quebec.
2) I heard that there will be no interviews from now. All that matters is points
3) Going from federal is easy or from Quebec
4) I have 5.5 years of experience outside Canada. Is it mandatory to have experience in Canada if I want to apply in federal

I request to senior members, please respond back fast, it will help me taking decisions quickly.

[vibez_well]

1) Please let me know whether I should go from federal or from Quebec.
since you mentioned you're already in quebec, the QSW makes more sense.
http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/immigrate-settle/temporary-workers/stay-quebec/index.html
2) I heard that there will be no interviews from now. All that matters is points
for QSW ? unlikely to be true. where did you hear this from ? 
3) Going from federal is easy or from Quebec
fed - does your profession fall in the current shorlist of NOCs ? fed is more strict now.
qsw takes more time. but you have an adv since ur already there. its a lot faster than other BIQs.
4) I have 5.5 years of experience outside Canada. Is it mandatory to have experience in Canada if I want to apply in federal
there is a stream called the CEC { canadian experience class } for those who're already in can and have 2 yrs of exp. chk that out also. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/cec/index.asp

I am new to Quebec. I came here on WP to work. I want to apply for PR. I am planning to appear for IELTS exam.
I don't know french.
I do not have arranged employment.
you're already working in quebec right ? so when you apply for teh CSQ, it will be treated as having employment / arranged empl. you get points for it. more if its outside montreal.  http://www.canadavisa.com/quebec-immigration-employment.html
I get 76 points in Federal point calculator if I pass my exam with high proficiency in IELTS.

Please answer my below doubts:
1) Please let me know whether I should go from federal or from Quebec.
2) I heard that there will be no interviews from now. All that matters is points
3) Going from federal is easy or from Quebec
4) I have 5.5 years of experience outside Canada. Is it mandatory to have experience in Canada if I want to apply in federal

I request to senior members, please respond back fast, it will help me taking decisions quickly.

[naveedkhan]

Friends,


Please can some one calculate my points for QSW program.

Age:30
Degree: Bachelors in Computer Science (4 years degree; 16 years of full time education)
Work Experience: 3.7 years (NOC:1122, Professional occupations in business management consulting) and 1.6 years (Computer Auditor) - Total: 5.3 years
IELTS: S=7.5, L=6.5, W=7, R=6.5 - Avg:7
French: completed A2.1 - planning to give DELF A1 and DELF A2

Regards,

Naveed

[Angadp]

Hi, Thanks for your reply. Please find my doubts inline.

1) Please let me know whether I should go from federal or from Quebec.
since you mentioned you're already in quebec, the QSW makes more sense.
<AngadP> I agree if I am working in quebec I should go from Qubec. But I possess no knowledge in french and if i go for beginner level certification it will take around 2 months to get that. For IELTS I am planning to appear next month.

2) I heard that there will be no interviews from now. All that matters is points
for QSW ? unlikely to be true. where did you hear this from ?  
<AngadP> My colleagues informed me that as from last few months one must submit french and IELTS certificate so there is no interview. Please confirm.

3) Going from federal is easy or from Quebec
fed - does your profession fall in the current shorlist of NOCs ? fed is more strict now.
qsw takes more time. but you have an adv since ur already there. its a lot faster than other BIQs.
<AngadP> What is BIQ. Also if i obtain good and i IELTS i will have 72 points in federal and there is no requirement for french exam.
I am IT engineer with 5.5 years of experience. Please confirm that I fall or not in skilled worked category

4) I have 5.5 years of experience outside Canada. Is it mandatory to have experience in Canada if I want to apply in federal
there is a stream called the CEC { canadian experience class } for those who're already in can and have 2 yrs of exp. chk that out also.
<AngadP> Is is necessary for me to go through CEC. As I don't have 2 years of experience.  

Looking forward towards your help.

[sowmyaR]

Hi,

Please check if i qualify for QSW PR visa. I went to consulatant and they advice me that i do not qualify since my Area of Training is not in list. Could you please comment on this?

Age - 31
Education - B.E in Instrumentation Technology, VTU, Bangalore
Work Experience - 9 Years, Application lead
French - Planning for A1
English - Advanced
Spouse Details:
Age - 34
Education - BSC in MES
Work Exp - 11 years, Project Manager, IT
French - no
English - Advanced


Also, i heard as per new rules, min stay in quebec after PR is 30 days and after that we can move to anypart of canada and work.

Thanks in advance
SR

[sherzamin]

hi seniors,
can u give me some information for QIS ?that what education is required for a skill worker?plzzz
your replies will be highly be appreciated.

[vibez_well]

1)<AngadP> I agree if I am working in quebec I should go from Qubec. But I possess no knowledge in french and if i go for beginner level certification it will take around 2 months to get that. For IELTS I am planning to appear next month.
2)<AngadP> My colleagues informed me that as from last few months one must submit french and IELTS certificate so there is no interview. Please confirm.
3)<AngadP> What is BIQ. Also if i obtain good and i IELTS i will have 72 points in federal and there is no requirement for french exam.
I am IT engineer with 5.5 years of experience. Please confirm that I fall or not in skilled worked category
4)<AngadP> Is is necessary for me to go through CEC. As I don't have 2 years of experience. 

1. in your case, your lack of french can be made up with the points that you score with arranged empl & visit to quebec. Plus you should take up french immediately. you can choose to apply now declaring 0 french and learn french asap and floor the interviewer with your french later ! (will help get max points for adaptability) and yes it is possible to learn basic french on your own. there are many excellent audio courses available. plus main adv is that you're in quebec now. utilise your colleagues - spk to them in french. get a quebecoise girlfriend 
2. ask those very colleagues to show that on paper/website. then believe it. it is mandatory to include scoresheets for language points. but no guarantee for avoiding the interview. that depends on luck. most non-francophones get interviewed.
3. Bureau d'Immigration du Québec.  www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca
IT ? sorry, not eligible to apply.  they prefer these http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/apply-who-instructions.asp#list
4. CEC requires 2 yrs of fulltime canadian workex is what i heard last. pls confirm on the site  http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/cec/index.asp

[kuro_shio]

I agree, the new rules say they won't receive any applications if your area of training does not give you any points, it'd be a waste of money since application fees are non refundable.

Hi,

Please check if i qualify for QSW PR visa. I went to consulatant and they advice me that i do not qualify since my Area of Training is not in list. Could you please comment on this?

Age - 31
Education - B.E in Instrumentation Technology, VTU, Bangalore
Work Experience - 9 Years, Application lead
French - Planning for A1
English - Advanced
Spouse Details:
Age - 34
Education - BSC in MES
Work Exp - 11 years, Project Manager, IT
French - no
English - Advanced


Also, i heard as per new rules, min stay in quebec after PR is 30 days and after that we can move to anypart of canada and work.

Thanks in advance
SR

[ahir]

Quebec Immigration - Language Proficiency


The Language Proficiency criterion for English and French is one of the ten criteria for which points are awarded under the Quebec Immigration selection system.

Up to 22 points are awarded under the Language Proficiency criterion of Quebec immigration on the following basis:

French Language

French Proficiency    Low Beginner    High Beginner    Low Intermediate    High Intermediate    Advanced

Listening                  1 point                 3 points         4 points                 6 points              8 points
Speaking                  1 point                 3 points         4 points                 6 points              8 points

Maximum    16 points


English Language

English Proficiency    Beginner    Intermediate    Advanced

Listening                  1 point         2 points         3 points
Speaking                  1 point         2 points         3 points

Maximum    6 points


French Language Proficiency:

BEGINNER LEVELS:

LOW Beginner -

    * Listening: Able to understand short statements (commonly used phrases);
    * Speaking: Able to express basic needs.

HIGH Beginner -

    * Listening: Able to understand practical information of everyday life;
    * Speaking: Able to make yourself understood in familiar and foreseeable situations.


INTERMEDIATE LEVELS:

LOW Intermediate -

    * Listening: Able to understand significant information about familiar and foreseeable situations;
    * Speaking: Able to express yourself in a comprehensible manner on subjects related to everyday life.

HIGH Intermediate -

    * Listening: Understand detailed information about subjects you are familiar with, or concrete and abstract subjects;
    * Speaking: Can clearly express yourself on subjects related to your areas of interest.


ADVANCED LEVEL:

Advanced -

    * Listening: Understand detailed information related to social and professional life;
    * Speaking: Can confidently and precisely express yourself on a variety of subjects.

respected sir
I got 59 points together with my spouse, here we are not claiming the points for french language, however we had enrolled in french classes, so is there any issue about my points, please help me

[ahir]

You have to certified all photocopies of your documents from oath commissioner / notary public.
I hope this information will be beneficial for you.

you should take photocopies and certified from notary public

[can_am]

Hi All,

This is a great forum and I have learnt a lot with people's experience and answers here. I would appreciate if you guys can help me answer some of the following questions:

1. I  filed my application for QSW in Oct'2011 (AOR received). I would appreciate if someone can confirm that my application qualifies with min points needed. Below are my details:

   a. B.Tech - IT: 4yrs (India)
   b. MS - Information Studies: 2 yrs (US)
   c. Business Analyst: 5 yrs in US
   d. Age: 29
   e. English skills: IELTS - L: 8, R: 8.5, W: 8, S: 8.5, Overall: 8.5
   f.  Spouse : B.Sc, M.Sc (India) and MBA from US
   g. Spouse Age: 29
   h. Spouse experience: 1+ yr as Business Analyst
   i. IELTS: Overall - 7.5
   j.  Financially Self Sufficient

2. My spouse and I recently started learning French from Alliance Francaise together for our interest. We do not plan to give any tests so far but should we send this information to QSW or is it ok to talk about it during the interview? I can send the enrollment letter right now if that would help our case but is French required if I qualify with minimum points?

3. If experts think it would help my case then should I send my French class enrollment letter along with the 'Change form' provided on Quebec Immigration website (see link below) or just a simple letter stating my enrollment (+ proof as attachments) is good enough.

Link: http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/immigrate-settle/permanent-workers/official-immigration-application/immigration-application/index.html

Thanks for your help in advance.

[nursegio]

Salut a touts! j'espere vous etes touts bon

i have a question. As i've calculated/ assessed my self, i got 56 points already. Is there possibility that i will be rejected on my interview? because I only know basic French and did not take any French exam please enlighten me. Merci