QUEBEC APPLICANTS LETS SHARE EXPERIENCE

[PSV]

Hi

Please see the link http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/forms/search-title/caf.html

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Thanks Hardik

 

[Jasvir Kumar sidhu]

Hey guys, I just wanted to share my CSQ Interview Experience. I'm not sure this is the thread to put it, but here goes. Before I start, let me just provide a little information about my application and timeline so far.

Marital Status: Single
Location: USA
Points Before Interview: 53
Points Needed: 55
Field: Computer Engineer
Level of French: A2
Filed Application: November 2012
AOR Received: February 2013
Interview Waitlisted: November 2013
Interview Confirmation: December 2013
Interview Date/Site: February 2014/New York

My interview was scheduled for 2 o'clock, but I arrived at 1 o'clock as I wanted to make sure I didn't get lost as it was my first time in New York. When I started, I was greeted by the Quebec immigration official. She greeted me in French and I responded in kind. Before we really got into the more difficult questions, she asked me some basic questions in French such as where do you live, how are you, what do you do for a living, etc? Afterwards, she told me what was going to happen during the interview. She said I needed 55 points in order to receive a selection certificate. This was said to me in English. I'm not sure why she switched to English. Perhaps it was because I could not claim any points for French language ability as I only scored an A2.

The first thing she did was to review my records. She asked me about the original information that was provided. She confirmed all of my biographical information. There were a few things that changed since I filed my application, primarily my address and the company I work for. She took note of this and wanted to see my passports and work authorizations. I gave her my current and olders versions of my passports (3) and work authorizations (3). After she looked at my documents, she gave them back to me.

She asked me what I had planned to do in Quebec and what I have done to prepare myself for going to Quebec. I responded that I have tried learning French using a variety of methods including Rosetta Stone, Pimsleur, and classes at the local Alliance Francaise. I also assured her that I would continue to study French and that I will take advantage of the language courses provided by Quebec when I arrived there. I also told her that I planned to settle in Montreal as it is where more of the 85% of the jobs that are related to my field are located. As I started talking about my field, she asked me if I knew what it took to practice in my field in Quebec. I told her that I would need to be licensed by the Ordres des Ingenieurs du Quebec. Fortunately for me, I can easily get a Junior Engineer designation as my school is part of the Washington Accord and that I did not need to have an Admissions Examination. I also told her to become a full Engineer, I would need 36 months of experience under an already qualified Engineer, pass the Professional Examination, and prove fluency in the French language.

Afterwards, she asked me to describe the work that I do in my current and previous jobs. I responded that I was a software/firmware engineer and described my job functions. After it seemed like she was able to understand what it is I did for a living, she asked one more question. She told me that a Canadian company may not recognize my university as it was not Canadian. She asked me if that was a concern of mine. I told her that it could be a concern. However, as I can easily get a Junior Engineer license from the Ordres des Ingenieurs du Quebec, it would show employers that I indeed had the qualifications for my field of work. After I answered, she told me that I would be given the CSQ and printed out the certificate.

The interview lasted around 45 minutes which surprised me as I thought it would take longer. All in all the interview was more pleasant and less stressful than I thought it would be. I certainly have had much more stressful job interviews. I am not sure if it was due to the fact that I only needed 2 out of 6 adaptability points and couldn't claim points for French language abilities, but the line of questioning was almost entirely in English.

congratulation friend.you are very Lucky.

 

[ernie84]

hi i applied on 6 june 2013, file recieved 10 june 2014. and called last week they said your folder is open 17-2-2014, now how many days take for AOR.

Plz could u share ur timeline? Which BIQ did u file to and which country are u from? I also applied in June 2013 and received AOR Sept 2013. Presently in Belgium. Since then no news

 

[icanadian]

hi i applied on 6 june 2013, file recieved 10 june 2014. and called last week they said your folder is open 17-2-2014, now how many days take for AOR.

Hi All,
Can any one explain what the process is before they issue AOR. Why there is a time difference between folder creation in system and AOR? 8 months to create Folder and still more time for AOR? Is CSQ processing that much slow...

 

[ernie84]

Hi All,
Can any one explain what the process is before they issue AOR. Why there is a time difference between folder creation in system and AOR? 8 months to create Folder and still more time for AOR? Is CSQ processing that much slow...

Find below the steps in the QSW program. Everything u need to know from submission to getting PR visa.

The Eight steps of the Canadian Immigration Process - Quebec Skilled Worker


Complete applications are submitted to the Quebec Immigration Visa Office that is responsible for handling applications from your country of residence.

1. Your Quebec Immigration application is checked for completeness at the Quebec Immigration Visa Office and placed in a processing queue.
Upon arrival at the Quebec Immigration Visa Office, all applications are checked for completeness. Applications must contain complete signed application forms, identity and civil status documents, documents proving educational and employment qualifications, language test scores if claiming knowledge of French and/or English, and Quebec government processing fees. Incomplete applications are returned to the applicant. Complete applications are placed in the processing queue and an Acknowledgement of Receipt is sent to the applicant.

2. Your application is assessed by the Quebec Immigration Visa Office.
Once your application reaches its turn to be assessed, it is carefully reviewed by the immigration office to establish your eligibility to immigrate to Quebec as a Skilled Worker. Your qualifications are assessed against the Quebec Skilled Worker selection criteria. If the visa officer is satisfied that you meet the requirements, your application will be placed in an interview appointment queue.

3. You are called to a personal selection interview to further assess your qualifications for Quebec Immigration.
The majority of applicants under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program are currently required to undergo a personal selection interview to further assess their potential to successfully settle and work in Quebec, as well as their French language proficiency. Applicants are asked to bring the originals of all the documents previously submitted to immigration authorities as copies.
At the conclusion of a successful interview, a Quebec Selection Certificate (Certificat de Sélection du Québéc, commonly known as a CSQ) is issued.

4. Your application is submitted to the Central Intake Office (CIO) in Sydney, Nova Scotia, where all applications are first checked for completeness by the federal government.
Once a CSQ is issued, applicants have one year to submit their application to the CIO in Canada. Applications must include the issued CSQ, identity and civil status documents, police clearance certificates, and federal government processing fees. Incomplete applications are returned to the applicant. Note that police clearence certificates can be submitted afterward to the Canadian Immigration Office if necessary.

5. Your application is forwarded by the CIO for federal approval to the Canadian Immigration Visa Office responsible for processing applications from your country of residence or nationality.
Canadian Immigration Visa Offices evaluate the application, focusing on security and medical checks.

6. Medical Instructions are issued.
Upon assessment of your application by the Canadian Immigration Visa Office, medical instructions will be forwarded to you. You and your accompanying family members, if applicable, are required to undergo a medical examination by a doctor that has been approved by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

7. Your passport is requested and the Right of Permanent Residence fee is due.
After the medical results have been received by the Canadian Immigration Visa Office, they will request the Right of Permanent Resident Fee (RPRF) payment and your passport for the purpose of issuing a Canada Immigration (Permanent Resident) Visa. Note that if you are from a visitor visa exempt country you will are not required to submit your passport.

8. Your Canadian Immigration (Permanent Resident) Visa is issued.
Your Canada Immigration Visa will have an expiry date, by which time you and your accompanying family members must enter Canada, or “land.

 

[Master7]

Find below the steps in the QSW program. Everything u need to know from submission to getting PR visa.

The Eight steps of the Canadian Immigration Process - Quebec Skilled Worker


Complete applications are submitted to the Quebec Immigration Visa Office that is responsible for handling applications from your country of residence.

1. Your Quebec Immigration application is checked for completeness at the Quebec Immigration Visa Office and placed in a processing queue.
Upon arrival at the Quebec Immigration Visa Office, all applications are checked for completeness. Applications must contain complete signed application forms, identity and civil status documents, documents proving educational and employment qualifications, language test scores if claiming knowledge of French and/or English, and Quebec government processing fees. Incomplete applications are returned to the applicant. Complete applications are placed in the processing queue and an Acknowledgement of Receipt is sent to the applicant.

2. Your application is assessed by the Quebec Immigration Visa Office.
Once your application reaches its turn to be assessed, it is carefully reviewed by the immigration office to establish your eligibility to immigrate to Quebec as a Skilled Worker. Your qualifications are assessed against the Quebec Skilled Worker selection criteria. If the visa officer is satisfied that you meet the requirements, your application will be placed in an interview appointment queue.

3. You are called to a personal selection interview to further assess your qualifications for Quebec Immigration.
The majority of applicants under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program are currently required to undergo a personal selection interview to further assess their potential to successfully settle and work in Quebec, as well as their French language proficiency. Applicants are asked to bring the originals of all the documents previously submitted to immigration authorities as copies.
At the conclusion of a successful interview, a Quebec Selection Certificate (Certificat de Sélection du Québéc, commonly known as a CSQ) is issued.

4. Your application is submitted to the Central Intake Office (CIO) in Sydney, Nova Scotia, where all applications are first checked for completeness by the federal government.
Once a CSQ is issued, applicants have one year to submit their application to the CIO in Canada. Applications must include the issued CSQ, identity and civil status documents, police clearance certificates, and federal government processing fees. Incomplete applications are returned to the applicant. Note that police clearence certificates can be submitted afterward to the Canadian Immigration Office if necessary.

5. Your application is forwarded by the CIO for federal approval to the Canadian Immigration Visa Office responsible for processing applications from your country of residence or nationality.
Canadian Immigration Visa Offices evaluate the application, focusing on security and medical checks.

6. Medical Instructions are issued.
Upon assessment of your application by the Canadian Immigration Visa Office, medical instructions will be forwarded to you. You and your accompanying family members, if applicable, are required to undergo a medical examination by a doctor that has been approved by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

7. Your passport is requested and the Right of Permanent Residence fee is due.
After the medical results have been received by the Canadian Immigration Visa Office, they will request the Right of Permanent Resident Fee (RPRF) payment and your passport for the purpose of issuing a Canada Immigration (Permanent Resident) Visa. Note that if you are from a visitor visa exempt country you will are not required to submit your passport.

8. Your Canadian Immigration (Permanent Resident) Visa is issued.
Your Canada Immigration Visa will have an expiry date, by which time you and your accompanying family members must enter Canada, or “land.

Great post! thank you for sharing.

 

[Preferred]

Good day all, if you changed jobs and you did not inform MICC within 30 days of changing, what could be the consequences? And then what are the options?

 

[icanadian]

Find below the steps in the QSW program. Everything u need to know from submission to getting PR visa.

The Eight steps of the Canadian Immigration Process - Quebec Skilled Worker


Complete applications are submitted to the Quebec Immigration Visa Office that is responsible for handling applications from your country of residence.

1. Your Quebec Immigration application is checked for completeness at the Quebec Immigration Visa Office and placed in a processing queue.
Upon arrival at the Quebec Immigration Visa Office, all applications are checked for completeness. Applications must contain complete signed application forms, identity and civil status documents, documents proving educational and employment qualifications, language test scores if claiming knowledge of French and/or English, and Quebec government processing fees. Incomplete applications are returned to the applicant. Complete applications are placed in the processing queue and an Acknowledgement of Receipt is sent to the applicant.

2. Your application is assessed by the Quebec Immigration Visa Office.
Once your application reaches its turn to be assessed, it is carefully reviewed by the immigration office to establish your eligibility to immigrate to Quebec as a Skilled Worker. Your qualifications are assessed against the Quebec Skilled Worker selection criteria. If the visa officer is satisfied that you meet the requirements, your application will be placed in an interview appointment queue.

3. You are called to a personal selection interview to further assess your qualifications for Quebec Immigration.
The majority of applicants under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program are currently required to undergo a personal selection interview to further assess their potential to successfully settle and work in Quebec, as well as their French language proficiency. Applicants are asked to bring the originals of all the documents previously submitted to immigration authorities as copies.
At the conclusion of a successful interview, a Quebec Selection Certificate (Certificat de Sélection du Québéc, commonly known as a CSQ) is issued.

4. Your application is submitted to the Central Intake Office (CIO) in Sydney, Nova Scotia, where all applications are first checked for completeness by the federal government.
Once a CSQ is issued, applicants have one year to submit their application to the CIO in Canada. Applications must include the issued CSQ, identity and civil status documents, police clearance certificates, and federal government processing fees. Incomplete applications are returned to the applicant. Note that police clearence certificates can be submitted afterward to the Canadian Immigration Office if necessary.

5. Your application is forwarded by the CIO for federal approval to the Canadian Immigration Visa Office responsible for processing applications from your country of residence or nationality.
Canadian Immigration Visa Offices evaluate the application, focusing on security and medical checks.

6. Medical Instructions are issued.
Upon assessment of your application by the Canadian Immigration Visa Office, medical instructions will be forwarded to you. You and your accompanying family members, if applicable, are required to undergo a medical examination by a doctor that has been approved by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

7. Your passport is requested and the Right of Permanent Residence fee is due.
After the medical results have been received by the Canadian Immigration Visa Office, they will request the Right of Permanent Resident Fee (RPRF) payment and your passport for the purpose of issuing a Canada Immigration (Permanent Resident) Visa. Note that if you are from a visitor visa exempt country you will are not required to submit your passport.

8. Your Canadian Immigration (Permanent Resident) Visa is issued.
Your Canada Immigration Visa will have an expiry date, by which time you and your accompanying family members must enter Canada, or “land.

Thanks for sharing such a wonderful information!So the Folder is created in system only if entire application is complete in all respect. Then after checking in detail with regards to minimum criteria points they encash our DD and give AOR. So there will be a time gap between Folder creation in there system and Actual AOR! Is my understanding correct?

 

[manish1107]

hi guys,

what is meaning of HA******* NO IT IS FILE NO OR RECEIPT NO.

 

[carielilviztie]

hi guys,

what is meaning of HA******* NO IT IS FILE NO OR RECEIPT NO.

You received a letter from BIQ-Montreal?

 

[manish1107]

your file number is HA0176412 (7 digit)

HI HA******* IS FILE NUMBER OR RECEIPT NO.

 

[DebR]

HI HA******* IS FILE NUMBER OR RECEIPT NO.

this is your file no. ....

 

[bypineda]

yes u will have to sign the declaration form of regulated profession, and it seems u might get full points 8 for ur work experience, even if its 53 rather u will b given priority bcz of ur AOT, best of luck

what will I do so that it will be acknowledged? Forms? or what?

 

[Biolah]

@All,
I got my Visa after 3years in January. Although many in the tread now may not know me. however, People like egrace,leman etc can still remember me. Wishing you all success in this immigration process.
Biolah

 

[darshmodi]

@ All,
I got my Visa after 3years in January. Although many in the tread now may not know me. however, People like egrace,leman etc can still remember me. Wishing you all success in this immigration process.
Biolah

Hi congratulations

When did you gave your interview and what about federal process

Rgds