CSQ approved, Can I move to Toronto right after landing in Quebec???????

[narmeen]

Hi Amgra,

So nice of you for all the details you provided.
Really helpful and informative.
God bless and i pray that you have a job very quickly.
Nice to hear that everyone is helpful and help the new immigrants in lots of ways.

I'm waiting for my passport don't know how long it will take to have same.
But i think we'll land in the winter.

I would like to have an advice from you.
Is it worth to rent for housing from the home country or it's better to rent same when on spot?
What type of mobile phone can be used?
What things you think is a must to bring along?

Nice to hear that there are lots of survival job.
I hope you having a nice time in your course.

hope to hear more of you.
It's a pleasure to read your post.
Thanks once again.

All the very best.

A bientot.

Regards
Narmeen.

 

[amgra]

...i m very happy to know..that Quebec authorities take very good care of the new immigrants...

There is another course for yourself only where a specialist will help you find if you need to re-validate your credentials, if a diploma is needed, if your carreer needs to be under an association order ( like being engineer is regulated for some profesions), where to get this license, etc... The same lady who received me at immigration quebec at the airport made this appointment for me. My inerview us wednesday, i will post comments so you are aware of this. Like you said, Qubebec is doing great helping new comers.

 

[Shahi]

Hey Amgra,

i ll wait for your next update.

Shahi

 

[amgra]

Is it worth to rent for housing from the home country or it's better to rent same when on spot?
What type of mobile phone can be used?
What things you think is a must to bring along?

Thank you for your wishes, so God help us all in this project.

I am going to give you my "Opinion" and this is just my opinion, you consider it if it make sense to you

From my country, it was very expensive to bring all the stuff, like my tv, desktop computer, furniture, etc. So i left everything there and i came only with the two baggage allowed by the airline, practicly clothes and my laptop. Once i get settlef (job, first check/pay) then i will go ahead and worry about the stuff i left behind, and if i buy locally, i want to think i am supporting the country's economy, now the prices for the electrodomestics and furniture here are cheaper than my country, so i see it as a win win situation. Because i rented a room, the landlord already had ready for me a bed, the bed sheets, pillow, kitchen dishes, etc. So for the moment i did not need to spend the little money i brought and actually use it better for food and the rent and the transportation expenses, once i start earning money, then i plan to rent an appartment for myself and ckiser to the place of work. This my way to think once again.

Now for wether or not rent before arriving, fir single person, i would suggest rent before, so you can speed up process having address ready for everything ( PR card, SIN card, cell phone bill, driver license, etc) because being single you adapt to everything and if you are like me, i came here without knowing anybody, so i could not ask for favors to anybody.
Now if you are comming with your family, i would suggest to actually come first without renting, stay in a cheap but comfortable hotel, and the very first day, visit several places and you and your family take the decision where it looked the best place to stay, i know it will take longer to update LATER your address at immigration process, but at least you will get to see and choose the best place for your entire family. Now i have seen while walking, communities of the same origine, this might help you choose the neightborhood to live in.

Once again, this is only my 2 cents opinion. Let's see what others think about what is best practices to come with/without/where

 

[narmeen]

Hi Amgra,

Thanks for your opinion and update.
It's a pleasure to read your post as usual.
I personally think your idea is fantastic.
Keep posting.

Many thanks.

Have a nice day.

 

[mkshah]

Hi,
I thought of sharing an important annnouncement...

Important Operational Bulletin posted for PNP on cic.gc.ca website on November 24, 2010
See the following link:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/bulletins/2010/ob251.asp

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Operational Bulletin 251 -
November 24, 2010
Examination of Members of the Provincial Nominee Class at Ports of Entry and CIC Inland Offices
Issue
This operational bulletin (OB) provides instructions regarding the examination of individuals in the Provincial Nominee (PN) class seeking permanent resident status who indicate that they never intended or no longer intend to reside in the nominating province or territory.This OB is being published in conjunction with a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) memorandum to Border Services Officers (BSOs).

Background
Paragraph 87(2)(b) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) states that a foreign national is a member of the PN class if they intend to reside in the province that has nominated them.

A permanent resident visa holder in the PN class seeking permanent resident status at a Port of Entry (POE) must therefore establish that they still intend to reside in the province/territory that has nominated them.
Overview of instructions to BSOs
Individuals who indicate that they intend to proceed to and reside in the province/territory of nomination, and who meet the other requirements of the legislation, should be processed for permanent resident status.

Individuals who indicate that they never intended, or no longer intend, to reside in the nominating province/territory may be denied permanent resident status at the POE and may have an A44(1) report written against them./

In the case of individuals who indicate at the POE that they no longer intend to reside in the nominating province/territory, the A44(1) report may be written for non-compliance with paragraph 87(2)(b) of the IRPR pursuant to section 41 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA).

An additional allegation of misrepresentation, pursuant to paragraph 40(1)(a) of the IRPA for R87(2)(b), may be included in the A44(1) report for those individuals who indicate that they never intended to reside in the nominating province/territory, if supported by the information obtained through examination at the POE.

BSOs may also choose to exercise the following options if they are not satisfied with respect to an individual's intention to reside in the nominating province/territory:

•Offer the individual the option of voluntarily withdrawing their application for permanent residence. If this option is accepted by the applicant, the BSO should seize the Confirmation of Permanent Residence (CPR) document and inform the issuing visa office and the appropriate CIC inland office in the province/territory of nomination.
•If the applicant does not exercise the option to voluntarily withdraw their application for permanent residence, the BSO may adjourn the examination and, pursuant to section 23 of the IRPA, authorize the person to enter Canada for the purpose of further examination. As authorized under Item 102 of the CBSA Delegations and Designations [PDF format], the examination should be referred for finalization to the appropriate CIC inland office in the nominating province/territory. The BSO should seize the applicant's CPR document and forward it to the appropriate CIC inland office along with relevant case information (e.g., Statutory Declaration from the individual stating that they do not intend to reside in the province/territory of nomination, officer's interview notes). The CPR documents of accompanying family members should also be seized and forwarded to the appropriate CIC inland office.
Note: If the applicant states that a representative advised them that residence in the province/territory of nomination is not a requirement of the PN class, the BSO should inform the appropriate CIC inland office in the province/territory of nomination and record a non-computer based entry in FOSS with information concerning the representative.

Overview of instructions to CIC inland offices
In cases where a BSO adjourns the examination of individuals in the PN class to a CIC inland office for finalization, the CIC inland office should contact the responsible provincial/territorial authorities and provide relevant case information, including the name, date of birth and nomination certificate number of the principal applicant and their accompanying family members, if available. Timely notificiation of provincial/territorial authorities will afford them the opportunity to make contact with the applicant between the time of the POE referral and the CIC inland office examination, should they wish to do so.

Should the nominating province/territory elect to withdraw their nomination certificate before the CIC examination, the CIC inland office should inform the applicant that their application for permanent residence is refused, and an A44(1) report should be prepared alleging non-compliance pursuant to section 41 of the IRPA in that the applicant is not named in a nomination certificate issued by the government of a province/territory as required by paragraph 87(2)(a) of the IRPR.

If the nominating province/territory has maintained their nomination certificate and, upon examination, the CIC officer is satisfied with respect to the applicant's intent to reside in the nominating province/territory as required by paragraph 87(2)(b) of the IRPR, the applicant should be processed for permanent resident status.

Should the nominating province/territory maintain their nomination certificate and, upon examination, the CIC officer is not satisfied with respect to the applicant's intent to reside in the nominating province/territory as required by paragraph 87(2)(b) of the IRPR, the officer may choose to write an A44(1) report.

In the case of individuals who indicate upon examination at the CIC inland office that they no longer intend to reside in the nominating province/territory, the A44(1) report may be written for non-compliance with paragraph 87(2)(b) of the IRPR pursuant to section 41 of the IRPA.

An additional allegation of misrepresentation, pursuant to paragraph 40(1)(a) of the IRPA for R87(2)(b), may be included in the A44(1) report for those individuals who indicate that they never intended to reside in the nominating province/territory, if supported by the information obtained through examination at the CIC inland office.

Officers should communicate CIC's final decision in accordance with the terms of the applicable Federal-Provincial/Territorial Agreement with respect to Provincial Nominees.

For further information or questions regarding the guidance outlined in this OB, please contact your supervisor or your Regional Program Advisor (RPA). RPAs may in turn contact Operational Management and Coordination Branch.

 

[cissino]

One more thing, when arrived at Montréal, the lady who gave me the welcome kit, also made an appointment to a chancellor, who made for me an appointment to a course called "Adapting to the job market in Quebec" [S'Adaper au monde du travail de Québec], it is an 8 days course and it will be in an office close to your home address, mine was from Mon-Thur, and Tue-Fri, so far I have assisted to the first week, tomorrow is labor day, so the next class is Tuesday, here the speaker talk about what to put in your CV (Resume), what to and not to say in an interview, what and how to answer to a phone interview, your rights as an employee, where to look for job, how to know what salary expect, where to look for help at the time to make your taxes at the end of the year, etc. This course will be related 100% to QUEBEC job market, which I have been told it is a bit different than the rest of the country, the information I have been receiving here have been very helpful and inspiring. And because it is in french, it has helped me a lot to train my ear.

Can we obtain CSQ after getting FSW visa?

If yes, then how? Whats the procedure?
How much time it takes and what documnets to submit?

Thanks

 

[Prem Singh]

Hi There,

I searched this link on the net and found it interesting and informative. I am student in Toronto and pursuing my Post Graduation in Global Business Management CERTIFICATE course for two years. I am in my final semester.

I am looking forward to move to Québéc and would like to stay there forever. I am well versed in French and English and have already cleared DALF C1 in 2009. I was about to pursue my Doctorate in French from India last year but decided to come to Toronto. But now I feel that going to Québéc would have been the best thing for me since I wanted to conduct research in French after few year (once I settle down and have enough money on me).

I would like to request you to tell me that would I be able to get CSQ and how much will it take. I took my DALF C1 exam in 2009. Do I need to appear for that exam again to prove my language expertise or my M.Phil (French) from JNU -year 2011 would be enough to prove my language expertise.

Should I move to Montréal after my final sem. and look out for some job and then put my application or should I put it now. One most important question I would like to ask is that do I need to find some job related to my field or some Job in management (or higher level) or a common job of an executive would be enough to qualify.

Please find attached my qualifications and work experiences:

Educational Qualifications
 Pursuing Post-Graduation Certification in Global Business Management from Humber College (in Toronto -4th semester).
 M.Phil (Pre-Doctorate) in French and Francophone Studies from Jawaharlal Nehru University, (Year 2009-2011) – (yet to get the degree and final grades for the year 2011).
 M.A in French and Francophone Studiesfrom Department of Germanic and Romance Studies, Delhi University (Year 2007-2009).
 DALF C1 in November 2009 (Diplôme approfondi de la Langue Française)- Selon le cadre européen.
 B.A. (Honors) English in the year 2004-2007, Delhi University.
 7 Semesters from Alliance Française de Delhi from Jan,2004 – May,2007. (Regular)
 10+2 in Science.


Work Experience

 École Shakespeare and Tutor Doctor:
Presently training students and employees in French in organisations like
Glaxo Smith Kline (GSK). A few more projects may begin during
the end of this month.

 Embassy of France
Worked as an Interpreter to French Diplomats and delegates (French Press,Telecommunication Department) who accompanied French President, Nicholas Sarkozy, on his visit to India in Jan,2008.

Worked for Campus France during the French Higher Education Week (Year-2007).


 American Express Banking Corp. (India)

Worked as a Research Analyst (in French Language) with American Express Banking Corp.,Travelers cheques from 1st Aug,08 to 1st Oct,09.

Work Profile : Managing out-of-balances conditions and exceptions that used to result from Travelers Cheques and pre-paid product settlements from selling partners in North American and Canadian region. Reconciliation, accounts handling and merging were part of my job as a Research Analyst. Sending and analysing inventory online to understand the inflow and outflow of traveller cheques was also a part of my job.

Worked on SIEBEL, Lotus Notes and many other professional softwares to conduct research and handle huge inventories.

Working with American Express gave me an opportunity to improve my French language skills since we were in day-to-day communication with our selling partners (French-speaking Canadian Banks) in Québéc.


 Ordre de Malte :
Worked as an interpreter with a French Humanitarian Organisation “Ordre de Malte” for 3 months.
Work Profile : Coordinating with the french employees of the humanitarian organisation working in France.

 Bharti Vidhya Bhawan:
Worked as a French Language teacher and interpreter at Bharti Vidhya Bhavan for one Semester from August- December, 2010.

 

[Pratzal]

Hi everyone,
I am ready to send my CIC application to Buffalo. I received my CSQ 2 months ago. After landing in Quebec, can I move to another province right after landing? Or how long do I have to wait before doing that?

I read a lot about that, some opinions said that it should not be a problem. Once you land you can move anywhere you want in Canada.

Please share your opinion

Thanks.
Firas

I think you can. What matters is you have to land in Quebec. Now that doesn't mean that if you want to visit your relatives for Christmas or any other festival, you cannot go. I don't find it logical at all. I am also planning to visit my relatives in vancouver for Christmas after I land in Quebec. CSQ means you are accepted in Quebec. But it doesn't mean you cannot move to some other place for vacations or anything. I have been living in Montreal for a long time so I don't think that would pose any problem.