Hi,
I'm a newbie here and I've never thought about Quebec before because I have no French at all.
But when I looked through their website I discovered that French is not a strictly requrement (am I right?) Moreover I might have a good point due to my "Area of Training". So, please, evaluate my chances:
Education: Masters in Computer Science according to WES report. In fact I got 8 years of school + 4 years of college + 3 years of university.
I have 2 diplomas: College and University. We have a different education system here in Russia, so I'll attach WES equivalency:
1. Credential: Diploma of Junior Specialist
Major/Specialization: Software Engineering
Canadian Equivalency: Secondary school diploma and diploma (two years)
2. Credential: Diploma of Specialist
Major/Specialization: Software Engineering
Canadian Equivalency: Bachelor's and master's degree
Area of training: Literal translation of my diplomas a well as WES report says "Software Engineering". In fact I'm a software developer. May I expect "Computer Science (Bach.)" from Section A?
IELTS: haven't done yet but let's assume 6 or 7. I'm studyind hardly and my teacher says I can gain 6-7s easily straight away.
Work experience: 8 months. I have been working as a freelancer for 6 years. I'm afraid I can't prove this experience properly.
Age: 29
Spouse age: 27
Spouse education: Journalist. 10 years of school + 6 years of University. Diploma is being evaluated at the moment but we expect master's or at least bachelor's.
AOT: I'm not sure where "Journalist" belongs. Need advice here.
No children. No connection to Quebec. No job offer.
Finance: I'm working remotely at that moment. So I could earn money from the very first day in Quebec. Does it matter? Or I just need to provide them with bank statement?
Some more questions:
1) Can I carry out an education evaluation separately? In order to make sure whether I get this max point for "Area of Training" or not.
2) Is it possible to get any points later? For example I'll submit my application now therefore I'll know my current point and after that I'll learn French or make a baby for example
3) How will Quebec application be corresponding with EE or other province programmes? Can I submit both further ?