Please help - odd question about Quebec Experience Class qualification.

[jsef]

Hey guys,

I tried looking on the CIC website to find answers, but I guess my situation is a bit odd.
I came to Montreal in 2010 to do my M.A in Child Studies at Concordia, it was a two-year program, and I finished in May 2012. But immediately after, I applied for a Graduate Diploma in Journalism, which is a one-year program at Concordia.
1. Am I eligible for a post-grad work permit next May when I graduate, and how long would its validity be?
2. Does my education qualify for the Quebec Experience Class requirements? Will the government also take into account my previous two years here in Montreal, or not?

Any help is greatly appreciated. I will be going to the International Students' Office at Concordia Monday, but I'm too worried and too anxious to wait until then, so I'm looking for some answers now.

Thanks,
J

 

[SenoritaBella]

Re: Please help - odd question about CEC qualification.

1. You may be eligible for a post-graduate work permit up to 3 years.
2. Your education will qualify for CEC, however, note that only applicants who intend to settle outside Quebec are eligible to apply under the CEC. If you live in Quebec when you apply, you would have to demonstrate your plans to settle elsewhere.

Basically, the CEC is not the right program for anyone intending/wishing to settle in Quebec. The Quebec Skilled Worker program may be more suitable/appropriate in that case.

 

[jsef]

Re: Please help - odd question about CEC qualification.

Thanks! I suppose I should edit my initial question - I want to know if I qualify for Quebec experience Class.
Thanks a lot

 

[SenoritaBella]

Re: Please help - odd question about CEC qualification.

For questions on immigrating to Quebec, please refer to these links:

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

http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/index.html