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I believe, on the contrary, that your diplomas were sent to Montreal for evaluation purposes, i.e. to confirm that they conform to Quebec standards.. Now, that takes 4 months on average (or less). For more info, visit...

Congratulations Egrace62. You persevered... and now you're finally there. Now's the time for strategic planning. Kindly inbox me your email address so we can discuss a few tips, dos and don'ts etc etc. I'm very happy for you.

Hi Egrace, We're all right, thanks for asking. How are you too? Yes, you're correct. French lessons can be organized in the workplace. Click this link or more info: http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/french-language/learning-quebec/courses-workplace.html Cheers

@ Egrace, (1) It took 5 weeks. No, I had no pre-arranged job offer. I guess I must have been on an expedited processing list. Besides, it was a lot faster back then. Just to clarify: I went through the normal QSW route. (3) Yeah ... the federal part took 5-6 months. Like I said earlier, things...

Abehola, No, I wasn't asked to show the money. I was just asked how much I had on me, but trust me, you really need that money. Thank God I had more than enough on me at the time.

Hi Egrace1, 1) My CSQ took 5 weeks to process. 2) I got my Medical Request from CHC London. I resided in the UK at the time so I never had to deal with Accra. 3) 5 months 4) I took off from London Heathrow. Landing was smooth. We just told the immigration officer at the point of entry that we...

Re: (No subject) Fiirm, You'd have to join the professional body if your occupation is regulated. You don't necessarily have to present a Canadian certificate as your Nigerian qualifications would most likely be recognized should they be considered equivalent to their Canadian (Quebec)...

Re: (No subject) I don't believe so. It's almost at par with what obtains in other provinces.

Egrace, 1. I would hold off looking for accommodation at this stage. This is for no reason other than the fact that rental agreements are normally long term (for 12 months). I reckon that you wont like to get stuck with a 12-month rental agreement on arrival when you're not sure how soon you'll...

Re: (No subject) @ Egrace, If I may ask, do you have family in Quebec or elsewhere in Canada? Cheers

Re: (No subject) Egrace, I think you still qualify regardless of whether or not you've worked and paid taxes in Canada. The website would tell you all you need to know about it anyways. Cheers

Re: (No subject) Hi Egrace, The bursary amounts for the French immersion course are a bit on the low side. You should be looking at about $400 - $500 per month. The Immigratiom ministry pays this. However, if you enrolled in say a refresher course in a college or either a BSc, MSc or a Phd in...

Hello Abehola, Chances of getting a grant or scholarship cannot be determined before hand as they are normally a function of the amount of funding available to your department of choice versus the number of students qualified for such funding. The Quebec Loans and Bursary program is, however...

Apologies for the delay in getting back to you. I'll try to keep up better with the pace at which this forum operates. I've responded accordingly. Cheers, Francomaj

Hi Fiirm, The banking sector, like most other professional sectors, is regulated to some extent, depending on the level you're aspiring to work at. If you were to work as a clerk (collecting money at the counter and processing cheques et al), then your banking qualifications might suffice. This...

Re: (No subject) Hi Egrace, The French course will definitely go a long way, but at the end of the day, it's up to the individual to practice it on a constant basis. Your French wont improve if you shy away from speaking it. The course runs both full-time (generally 8am - 4pm) and part-time...

Hi, Gatineau and Hull are one and the same--- having agreed to merge a few years ago. Now, the city of Gatineau/Hull is in the province of Quebec (and, of course, very close to the Ottawa in the province of Ontario). Try and picture Gatineau and Ottawa the same way as Surulere & Yaba. As a...

Hi Egrace, Thanks for your questions. 1. You can withdraw from the language course at any point in time. It works this way: There are 3 levels--- more like Levels 1, 2, & 3. At the point of registration, you will be asked to undergo some form of language evaluation after which you would be...

Re: (No subject) You're more than welcome. Well, I was very active on another forum--- British Expats--- until I ran into this one. I already spoke French before I 'landed' in Canada. Not to worry, you'll be okay with your intermediate level. It's only a matter of time before you begin to...

Hi Kcsider, The job market is like everywhere else. You have brighter chances of securing a job in your field of studies in no time if your occupation is on the list of occupations-in-demand. This is, of course, without prejudice to the fact that you'll need to search in the right places, and...