I have a query regarding AOT (Areas of Training) for Quebec Immigration.
I plan to apply in Jan 2016.
I am a Mechanical Engineer by profession and have almost ten years of experience.
The experience comprises of 4 years in Oil & Gas Plants Construction, Commissioning & Maintenance, then 3 years of technical sales of pumps and now 3 years of technical sales of upstream oil and gas services which is currently ongoing.
Now there is a category in AOT in section B in which principal applicant get 12 points for Mechanical Engineering.
I need advise whether my technical sales experience will be counted under the following clause of AOT:
"The diploma must have been awarded within the five years preceding the application for a Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ – Québec Selection Certificate). If this is not the case, the candidate must have legally practised for at least one year, during the five years preceding the application for a CSQ, a profession directly related to the diploma obtained and for which he or she is being assessed."
I tried to get in touch with Immigration authorities, however, they could not respond to this query.
I believe my sales experience is related to my technical field (mechanical engineering) and should be considered.
However, need advise and suggestion from you guys.
Regards