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STILLHOPE said:
HELLO GUYS

JUST TO SHARE ONE GOOD NEWS THAT I RECEIVED MY AOR FROM LONDON VISA OFFICE AND HOPE EVERY THING WILL GO SMOOTHLY.

I NEED YOURS BEST WISHES.


THANKS


good luck. Best wishes. All the very best ;-)
 
OsamaR said:
hi guys,


I have a question regarding the "Declaration by a candidate practicing a regulated profession or trade in Québec" form. Do I need to submit this form? I am confused !!

I have a bachelor degree in Computer Engineering from Montreal and I work as IT Project Manager.

For IT this is not required. That's the answer i got. Since ur degree is from Montreal u deffinitely dont hav to worry abt it.
 
egrace62 said:
ecas now reads: Complete... with the note:


You entered Canada at the P.E. Trudeau International Airport office on October 26, 2011 and became a Permanent Resident.
:D :D ;D ;D

That's great bro. You r done now and forever with the process. Now let the new air of Canadian life send u where God has made a place 4 u.

Take good care of yourself and pave the path 4 us.
Thanks 4 sharing
Good Luck


Geribubaboy
 
Baver said:
Hi
I gathered my documents and send everything to Montreal this week. My question is i have a debit mastercard from turkish bank which has an expiration date till 2016. can i pay my application fee with that? Since it is not a credit card, would it be a problem?
I have another visa credit card from US bank which expires in Februray 2012. i am worried that they will not cash in by then.
How do i get international money order in countries like Turkey?
thanks a lot.

Good Luck :) I am taking this step in few days :) just finalizing some documents..
 

What You Need to Know about the Quebec Skilled Worker Program
Monday, 31 October 2011 13:48
The best known Canadian immigration program is the Federal Skilled Worker Program. Most potential immigrants believe that it is the easiest or the only immigration program they may qualify for. Many potential immigrants have never heard of the Quebec Skilled Worker Program, or if they have heard of it, they have some misconceptions about the program.

“A big misconception is that it is more difficult to qualify under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program than the Federal Skilled Worker Program. It’s simply not true,” says Attorney David Cohen. “Granted, it’s different, but I disagree that it is harder to qualify as a Quebec Skilled Worker. It’s actually getting harder to qualify for the Federal Skilled Worker Program as fewer applications are being accepted. Applicants need to start considering other programs if they want to become Permanent Residents.”

The following are five important points you need to know Quebec Skilled Worker Program:

1. You Don’t Need High French Proficiency to Qualify

The Quebec Skilled Worker Program accepts applicants with varying degrees of French proficiency. Some applicants may qualify with low French proficiency while others may need higher levels of French proficiency to qualify, depending on their other qualifications.

The Quebec Skilled Worker Program consists of ten selection factors including education, work experience, and language proficiency. Applicants are awarded points in each selection factor. In order be selected by Quebec, a single applicant must score at least 55 points and an applicant with a spouse or common-law partner must score at least 63 points. Therefore, an applicant that scores higher points in education and work experience may meet the pass mark with a lower level of French proficiency for the language factor.

2. You Don’t Need a University Degree to Get High Points

The Quebec Skilled Worker Program awards points to applicants with university degrees and college degrees as well as those with technical or vocational diplomas. Even high school level diplomas with technical or vocational components can be awarded high points. The Quebec Skilled Worker Program not only awards points for Education, but also for the Area of Training of your education (Demaine de formation). Area of Training points are awarded to applicants who have obtained a diploma or certificate related to occupations that are in demand in Quebec.

Many of the degrees or diplomas that are awarded the highest number of points for the Area of Training factor are not in fact university degrees. For example, college level nursing diplomas and high school level butchery certificates are awarded higher points than many other university degrees. For a complete list of Area of Training degrees and diplomas, click here.

3. Having a Spouse and Children Can Also Get You Points

The Quebec Skilled Worker Program takes into account both the principal applicant’s qualifications and those of his spouse or common-law partner. This program awards points in five selection factors for the spouse/partner including Education, Area of Training, Work Experience, Age, and French Language Proficiency. Applicants can also obtain points for having children ages 21 and under.

4. You Don’t Need to Have a Job Offer or Specific Work Experience to Qualify

Applicants are not required to have a job offer from a Quebec or Canadian employer to qualify nor are they required to have work experience in a specific field to qualify. Accountants, Computer and IT Specialists, Professors and Teachers, Welders, Butchers, and Plumbers may all apply under this program.

Although a job offer is not required to qualify, it can be beneficial to your application. Applicants can obtain up to ten additional points for having a valid employment offer in Quebec.

5. If Approved, You Are Given Canadian Permanent Residency

Quebec is a great place to live, work, and lay down roots in Canada. Quebec is a vibrant multicultural province with more than 45,000 new immigrants arriving each year. Applicants who apply through the Quebec Skilled Worker Program must have the intent to reside in Quebec up until the point of landing. Once approved, applicants are issued a Canadian Permanent Resident visa, the same visa as all other applicants in other immigration programs. Like all Canadian Permanent Residents, you have the right to live and work anywhere in Canada.

If you want to immigrate to Canada, consider the Quebec Skilled Worker Program and you may be surprised to learn that it’s the right program for you!

 
Hello Everyone,

After looking through my options, I plan to apply for the QSW program. Can someone help with a breakdown of points I may be able to claim?

I would appreciate all the help I can get.

Country of Origin: Nigeria
Female
Education: Bsc Geography (4Years)
Experience: 18 months Geography teacher, 31/2 years financial services,currently working as a project manager in consulting
Age: 29
English: Advanced
French: CEFP II (B1); would I still need to take the DELF exam?
Funds: Sufficient

Spouse: Bsc Geography (4Years); currently studying Msc. Geography
EXP: 6 years
AGE:30
English: Advanced
French: Just enrolled in AF
 
@BIQ Paris applicants,
for those of us that fall under BIQ Paris,today is being observed as a public holiday.just for our information.Biolah
 
STILLHOPE said:

What You Need to Know about the Quebec Skilled Worker Program
Monday, 31 October 2011 13:48
The best known Canadian immigration program is the Federal Skilled Worker Program. Most potential immigrants believe that it is the easiest or the only immigration program they may qualify for. Many potential immigrants have never heard of the Quebec Skilled Worker Program, or if they have heard of it, they have some misconceptions about the program.

A big misconception is that it is more difficult to qualify under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program than the Federal Skilled Worker Program. It's simply not true, says Attorney David Cohen. Granted, it's different, but I disagree that it is harder to qualify as a Quebec Skilled Worker. It's actually getting harder to qualify for the Federal Skilled Worker Program as fewer applications are being accepted. Applicants need to start considering other programs if they want to become Permanent Residents.

The following are five important points you need to know Quebec Skilled Worker Program:

1. You Don't Need High French Proficiency to Qualify

The Quebec Skilled Worker Program accepts applicants with varying degrees of French proficiency. Some applicants may qualify with low French proficiency while others may need higher levels of French proficiency to qualify, depending on their other qualifications.

The Quebec Skilled Worker Program consists of ten selection factors including education, work experience, and language proficiency. Applicants are awarded points in each selection factor. In order be selected by Quebec, a single applicant must score at least 55 points and an applicant with a spouse or common-law partner must score at least 63 points. Therefore, an applicant that scores higher points in education and work experience may meet the pass mark with a lower level of French proficiency for the language factor.

2. You Don't Need a University Degree to Get High Points

The Quebec Skilled Worker Program awards points to applicants with university degrees and college degrees as well as those with technical or vocational diplomas. Even high school level diplomas with technical or vocational components can be awarded high points. The Quebec Skilled Worker Program not only awards points for Education, but also for the Area of Training of your education (Demaine de formation). Area of Training points are awarded to applicants who have obtained a diploma or certificate related to occupations that are in demand in Quebec.

Many of the degrees or diplomas that are awarded the highest number of points for the Area of Training factor are not in fact university degrees. For example, college level nursing diplomas and high school level butchery certificates are awarded higher points than many other university degrees. For a complete list of Area of Training degrees and diplomas, click here.

3. Having a Spouse and Children Can Also Get You Points

The Quebec Skilled Worker Program takes into account both the principal applicant's qualifications and those of his spouse or common-law partner. This program awards points in five selection factors for the spouse/partner including Education, Area of Training, Work Experience, Age, and French Language Proficiency. Applicants can also obtain points for having children ages 21 and under.

4. You Don't Need to Have a Job Offer or Specific Work Experience to Qualify

Applicants are not required to have a job offer from a Quebec or Canadian employer to qualify nor are they required to have work experience in a specific field to qualify. Accountants, Computer and IT Specialists, Professors and Teachers, Welders, Butchers, and Plumbers may all apply under this program.

Although a job offer is not required to qualify, it can be beneficial to your application. Applicants can obtain up to ten additional points for having a valid employment offer in Quebec.

5. If Approved, You Are Given Canadian Permanent Residency

Quebec is a great place to live, work, and lay down roots in Canada. Quebec is a vibrant multicultural province with more than 45,000 new immigrants arriving each year. Applicants who apply through the Quebec Skilled Worker Program must have the intent to reside in Quebec up until the point of landing. Once approved, applicants are issued a Canadian Permanent Resident visa, the same visa as all other applicants in other immigration programs. Like all Canadian Permanent Residents, you have the right to live and work anywhere in Canada.

If you want to immigrate to Canada, consider the Quebec Skilled Worker Program and you may be surprised to learn that it's the right program for you!

Well said stillhope!
Quebec skilled worker immigration is more easier than federal skilled immigration. All that You should have is the education in demand and related work experience in your field of education. It is good if you are married and more better if you have kids.
If you know french, your mingling into local people becomes much easier and also chances of getting job increases. Weather is good and so is people. You get the housing facilities at lower rents compared to other parts of Canada and jobs are more.
So, overall it is much better option! :)
 
concretejungle said:
Hello Everyone,

After looking through my options, I plan to apply for the QSW program. Can someone help with a breakdown of points I may be able to claim?

I would appreciate all the help I can get.

Country of Origin: Nigeria
Female
Education: Bsc Geography (4Years)-10+6
Experience: 18 months-(4) Geography teacher, 31/2 years financial services,currently working as a project manager in consulting
Age: 29-(16)
English: Advanced-(6)
French: CEFP II (B1)-(8); would I still need to take the DELF exam?(no need)
Funds: Sufficient-(1)
note:you tell us if u ve kid.4point each for child
Spouse: Bsc Geography-(3) (4Years); currently studying Msc. Geography
EXP: 6 years
AGE:30-(3)
English: Advanced
French: Just enrolled in AF
othes may comment,please
 
concretejungle said:
No Biola, no kids yet? would it count if I hava one on the way while making my application?yes,if u ve the baby before u are called for interview.Note that u ve to inform BIQ as soon as u ve the baby i.e.atmost after 30days of birth for updating of ur file.hope ve answer ur query.BIOLAH
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@Biola, please I sent you PM.Can you please answer me? Also I need address where I can send my application to BIQ PARIS.I couldn't get there mailing address.Thanks.
 
talk2melas said:
@ Biola, please I sent you PM.Can you please answer me? Also I need address where I can send my application to BIQ PARIS.I couldn't get there mailing address.Thanks.


you need to send your application on the address given below

http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/fr/biq/paris/coordonnees/adresse-postale.html

Mailing address

Québec Immigration Office in Paris
Québec Government
87-89, rue La Boétie
75008 Paris
FRANCE
 
Thank you so much Stillhope.+1 for your kind gesture.
 
Hi , i need your help admins :);
i applied last July to quebec skilled worker immigration( i received a letter from them with case number ) and i changed the address , what should i do ?
how can i contact them and changed in their files ?

thanks for help