QUEBEC APPLICANTS LETS SHARE EXPERIENCE

[great4realman2010]

Hi!I observed that all the BIQ'S have been closed and moved to Montreal except the one in mexicut of 7,6 of it has been moved.What could be the reason for this.Can it be for faster processing?Can centralizing the BIQ'S help at this point?What are the immigration lawyers saying about it?It seems that after 31st march,2013,they might not receive applications again until they clear the backlogs.

I have a feeling that the rate of interview will drop because of the introduction of submission of language test for both french and english.
I am not sure if any of the people who submitted last year even with the language test result have been interviewed or given an interview waiver.

Please,let us make enquiry.The wait is becoming too long.

 

[Hoback]

Hi!I observed that all the BIQ'S have been closed and moved to Montreal except the one in mexicut of 7,6 of it has been moved.What could be the reason for this.Cait be for faster processing?Can centralizing the BIQ'S help at this point?What are the immigration lawyers saying about it?It seems that after 31st march,2013,they might not receive applications again until they clear the backlogs.

I have a feeling that the rate of interview will drop because of the introduction of submission of language test for both french and english.
I am not sure if any of the people who submitted last year even with the language test result have been interviewed or given an interview waiver.

Please,let us make enquiry.The wait is becoming too long.

Good point. I really believe that cenralizing operations will make the process less burdensome. I wonder why there is no official CSQ processing times e. g.

- AOR after 2 months
- interview decision / waiver up to 6 months
- CSQ issuance 10 months

 

[great4realman2010]

Are these what you think or examples?Do you have any idea about how montreal handle their processing?

 

[abhijewel]

Hi everyone,
I need help in french exam. which exam is the easiest among all. i dont have any french knowledge.
Can anyone help me out please.
Thanks.

 

[bihon]

I would like to apply for QSC though I am hesitating as I have tried the online evaluation and I am not sure how to interprete the list of areas of training part.
I wonder how should I determine which area of training should I indicate in my evaluation test. I fall under the category "Communication and Documentation" category as I have a Graphic Design BA degree (3 years university in my country) and have over 2 year experience of work as a Web Designer. I wonder which area of training should I indicate in my evaluation as I have got training in 3D Animation and Image Synthesis Techniques, Multimedia Integration Techniques as well as Pre-printing Computer Graphics. They give very different scores and it is very dependant of eligibility in case of applying.
It is also very confusing as the occupation itself is described on the website of HRSDC as it is very difficult to determine one sided what area of training it is linked to the degree/occupation exactly in the immigarion point of view
Who should I consult with this in order to get valid information and be able to make sure that I choose the right area of training when filling the evaluation test?

 

[signalmaker]

Hi everyone,
I need help in french exam. which exam is the easiest among all. i dont have any french knowledge.
Can anyone help me out please.
Thanks.

Firstly make sure if there is DELF and TEF in your country, if you chave only one exam of these and you woul like to take the other, then you will have to make it or go to another country.

My own opinion is to take DELF, not TEF.
and i think TEF is made once a year, and DELF is usualy done three times, each quarter but not September.

Regards,

 

[signalmaker]

Good point. I really believe that cenralizing operations will make the process less burdensome. I wonder why there is no official CSQ processing times e. g.

- AOR after 2 months
- interview decision / waiver up to 6 months
- CSQ issuance 10 months

It depends on many things as they say in their website.
PS : for people from middle east, it take 2 and half times more to get the Visa.
The time line according to the two websites ( CSQ and Federal ), is up to 5 years

So it is really something strange !

Regards,

 

[signalmaker]

Hi!I observed that all the BIQ'S have been closed and moved to Montreal except the one in mexicut of 7,6 of it has been moved.What could be the reason for this.Can it be for faster processing?Can centralizing the BIQ'S help at this point?What are the immigration lawyers saying about it?It seems that after 31st march,2013,they might not receive applications again until they clear the backlogs.

I have a feeling that the rate of interview will drop because of the introduction of submission of language test for both french and english.
I am not sure if any of the people who submitted last year even with the language test result have been interviewed or given an interview waiver.

Please,let us make enquiry.The wait is becoming too long.

Hello,

this may be true.
And i think as you said there are still no cases ( at least in the Form here ) that have applied after December 6th 2011, and has got CSQ or even waived the interview.

I hope to see some cases in the next coming days to judge on the whole thing. And hopefully cases with interview waived.
Never the less, i will always prepare my self for the interview, in case !!

Please share us any information if you have got any.

Regards,

 

[signalmaker]

Hello,

Any information about how important for the Spouce to know French and speak French in the interview ?

Can the Spouse depend on his/her English only ?

thank you in advance.


Regards.

 

[Hoback]

Are these what you think or examples?Do you have any idea about how montreal handle their processing?

It's just an example but how easier would it be to have clear information on processing times for certain regions of the world.

The time line according to the two websites ( CSQ and Federal ), is up to 5 years

it's almost impossible to work, live and make plans for the future with such a incertitude. :

 

[Amirjs]

It's just an example but how easier would it be to have clear information on processing times for certain regions of the world.

it's almost impossible to work, live and make plans for the future with such a incertitude. :

I am optimistic about the processing time as there are two new factors which affect the number of applications: 1- accepting applications from certain AOT 2- the language test requirement.

the processing timeline currently online is based on last two years experience and the number of received applications during those two years; so my sense is the processing will be faster for 2011-2012 applicants...

What do you think guys?
Cheers

 

[4glory]

Hi everyone,
I need help in french exam. which exam is the easiest among all. i dont have any french knowledge.
Can anyone help me out please.
Thanks.

The easiest exam for CSQ/QSW is TCFQ which is mainly for the Quebec immigration process because only the listening comprehension and spoken expression are examined as required for the process, so find out if it is available in your location otherwise you will have to take the available French exam that is accessible to you.

@Amirjs
I'm in agreement with you that the current timelines are estimates from the previous processing times and as soon as backlogs are cleared coupled with the fact that received applications have dropped, the processing time for CSQ will greatly improve shortly.

Cheers

 

[jazv4]

I am optimistic about the processing time as there are two new factors which affect the number of applications: 1- accepting applications from certain AOT 2- the language test requirement.

the processing timeline currently online is based on last two years experience and the number of received applications during those two years; so my sense is the processing will be faster for 2011-2012 applicants...

What do you think guys?
Cheers

I guess it should go faster if we also take in consideration that MICC increased the application fees so they could hire more people to process everything faster.

Hopefully, it won't take that long.

 

[signalmaker]

I am optimistic about the processing time as there are two new factors which affect the number of applications: 1- accepting applications from certain AOT 2- the language test requirement.

the processing timeline currently online is based on last two years experience and the number of received applications during those two years; so my sense is the processing will be faster for 2011-2012 applicants...

What do you think guys?
Cheers

Hello,

Yes i believe what you have said is absolutely right.

Cheers !

 

[DebR]

Hello all,
Here is a updated news in Canadavisa's website. please see it.

Proving Language Proficiency for Canadian Immigration in 2013
DECEMBER, 2012

Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has stated that the ability to communicate in one or both of Canada's two official languages is key to finding employment in the country. To help ensure that prospective immigrants arrive in Canada with the language skills needed to succeed, many Canadian immigration programs require that applicants prove their ability to communicate in French or English by submitting standardized test scores.

In 2013, a number of popular immigration programs will require proof of language proficiency. Amongst them are:

• The Federal Skilled Worker Program
• The Federal Skilled Trades Program
• Provincial Nominee Programs
• The Canadian Experience Class

Assessing Proficiency

English and French language proficiency, for immigration purposes, is assessed according to the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) system. The CLB system ranks language proficiency separately for each of the four language skills, namely: speaking, reading, writing, and listening.
CLB levels range from 1 to 12. Levels 1-4 are considered a ‘basic level of proficiency'; 5-8 are considered ‘intermediate'; and 9-12 are considered ‘advanced'.

Language Tests and Equivalencies
An individual's proficiency is determined using results from a test issued by a designated organization. At present, the designated testing organizations are as follows:

• English: There are two designated organizations for English language testing:
  

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS),
• Canadian English Language ndex Program (CELPIP)

CELPIP tests may only be taken within Canada, whereas IELTS tests are held in various locations around the world, including Canada

• French: The only accepted French-language test for the Federal programs is the Test d'Evaluation de Français (TEF)

Equivalencies with CLB benchmarks for the three designated tests above are determined as follows:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

Canadian English Level Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP)

Test d'Evaluation de Français (TEF)

Individuals with knowledge of both English and French may choose to test in one or both languages. For many programs, additional points will be awarded for knowledge of a second official Canadian language.
Regardless of the language they choose, immigrants who arrive in Canada with sufficient language skills will find themselves well placed to take advantage of all the opportunities their new home has to offer.


Source : http://www.cicnews.com/2012/12/proving-language-proficiency-canadian-immigration-2013-122157.html