Hi charmeuse,
First of all many many congratulations..
I read your post. It seems like you can help me in my queries. Pls guide me for my own situation.
You are working as Manager in ITES where as your education is Masters in Biotech. Pls tell me do both have any relation, I mean to ask that does your work relate to your education.. because the same situation is with me...
My education is Masters in Science (Applied Chem), whereas I had worked initial 5 years as Pharma Sales Executive/Manager and since last 5 years I am working as Training Manager in Life Insurance Co.
Also, how much time it took to reach you to A2 level? When did you enrolled yourself? I got enrolled today only for A1 level at local Alliance centre. It is of 150 hours and they charge heavily.
Also, if you can share something about ville de Quebec. Where it is? I mean which part of Quebec?
I know these are many questions... Request to just take your time and pls try to answer all.
charmeuse said:
I applied from India in July 2008, the interview was last week in New Delhi and I got the CSQ on the spot. I was very tense about the interview. Many posts here and on other websites helped me. Thanks to all of you. The interview was 50% in French and 50% in English; it lasted exactly 1 hour. The lady was very friendly and helpful and quickly put me at ease. My spoken French can be called advanced beginner's at best; I'm pursuing Level B1 from Alliance Francaise. Passed DELF A2 last year. No family or friends in Canada except for some friends from Facebook. My 2 cents worth: Doing a lot of research on Quebec helped and the officer was impressed by my knowledge of Quebec, especially ville de Quebec. I've heard that they give weightage for intention to settle in ville de Quebec because almost everyone chooses Montreal. They need more people in the Capitale-Nationale region.
A little background info: I am 35, Masters in Biotechnology, have been working in the managerial cadre in ITES (IT Enabled Services) for the last 10 years. Married, have a 10-year-old son, but my husband is not accompanying me. Applied by myself, did not use a lawyer.
If any of you need further info, feel free to ask. I'll help you as best as I can.