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I applied for Quebec residence in 2006 and finished the process (and moved permanently to Montreal) in 2008. The process is straightforward. It's more expensive since you have to pay the Quebec fees and the federal fees and it doesn't necessarily go faster (in my case, Quebec wanted to interview...

The advice you're getting from leon and PMM is sound. Basically, the law says that unless your children have received the majority of their education in English, in Canada, they're going to French schools. They might be accepted into an English School if they did some of their schooling in...

I just did this. One question: did you put it on your list of goods to follow or not?

One of the things about moving to Canada for an American is that you start with a clean slate credit-wise. This can be very good or very bad (believe me, it was no fun getting my first Canadian credit card and I still can't get approved for a lousy gas company card even though I own a house...

Unik: No problem, you should also know that most private schools at the elementary level are also unsubsidized (for instance in Montreal) so your child would qualify for them without a Certificate of Eligibility for Instruction in English as well. Italki: Leon's right about summer, you'd...

Chinaconnection; Saw your PM and responded, let me know if you didn't get it. Unik: I found this which lists private schools in Ottawa: http://www.ottawa.com/learn/main_e.shtml and there is also a private (non-subsidized) English school in Quebec about 50km east of Gatineau (don't know if...

Italki: Yes, that's true. I think the program is meant to take up up to an intermediate level -- maybe advanced intermediate. In fact, there's even an allowance available (it's far from extravagant and it's dependant upon your circumstances) so that you can attend class full time. Here are...

Italki: I was never asked for a TEF and I've just reviewed the Quebec CAQ application and it doesn't seem like they require it. So (and if someone knows better, please correct me) I don't think it's a requirement. As to whether it might help you get your interview waived, I guess that's a...

Chinaconnection and anyone who needs info about Quebec (if I know it): Not a problem for you to mail to my private box.

Italki: I assume you have this but this is Quebec's points estimator: http://www.form.services.micc.gouv.qc.ca/epi/index.jsp?languageCode=en

Chinaconnection: Sorry, missed part of your question: yes, I suppose it would be possible to send your children to school in other provinces (in fact there was a story last year of people living near the US border who were sending their children to school in the US on a daily basis) but...

Hi Chinaconnection: With respect to your question regarding English-language schools, Quebec has two parallel systems -- a French Language school system and an English one. However, as an immigrant, under Quebec law, you would be barred from sending your children to the English Language school...

It may be faster from where you are (Australia?) but the Quebec process took almost as long as the federal process for me. It took a year to get my CSQ (mainly due to my filing at the beginning of the summer (mistake -- summer vacations) and the Quebec delegation wanting to interview me because...

Well, I did some research and it does seem -- as someone alluded to above -- that the issue is what kind of crime this corresponds to in Canada and whether it would be a criminal offence in Canada. Something which, by the way, the CIC itself says is "not easy" to predict. In any case, I also...

1) If the reckless driving was recorded as a felony, you probably need to have it cleared before you try to immigrate to Canada. 2) Agree with above. The Quebec process is not necessarily faster and you can get bounced out of the process if it's deemed you're using Quebec as a "back door" to...

By the way, if you plan to cross the border often (either before or after you have your PR), you might consider applying for the Nexus card. It is a prescreened travel card that gets you out of customs/immigration lines in the US and Canada. Basically they'll investigate your background and if...

One thing I'd caution you on is really reading up and learning about Quebec. It can be a wonderful place, but realize it means (probably) learning and becoming fluent in French. Your children (if you have them) will have to go to French schools. Most likely, French will be a requirement of...

I saw another question like yours and it kind of puzzled me. I assume you're an American citizen. As someone who was in your situation for about a year while my PR application was in process, I would say it really should be no big deal. I'm not saying to lie to Canadian Border Services, but I...

Are you an American Citizen? Why did you get turned away the first time?

I'd be curious to know what you find. I'm an American who immigrated to Montreal in July (after living here on and off since 2005.) I find Quebec to be a very mixed bag. Montreal is a great city but the political situation is seriously weighing me down. If I have to hear Madame Marois talk...