QUEBEC APPLICANTS LETS SHARE EXPERIENCE

[nevillek]

Hi Friends,

I just spoke to BIQ, Montreal and they say that your DELF language points are locked at whatever level's certificate you send in the application. So that means you can't update your French score later if you give higher levels of French!!!! This is so frustrating!

If I am applying with 49 points, I am going to have to get full 6 points for adaptability in that case, which is IMPOSSIBLE! I don't understand why they can't give more points for higher levels of French proficiency after applying!

 

[nevillek]

It is ok, i just said i received my salary in cash and the interviewer accepted it. But your employment letter should state your salary. This is enough

Hi there Katayoon, why am I unable to PM you? It says Unable to find member 'katayoon'.

 

[Bajan4Quebec]

Dear All,

Need some suggestion on QSW, i applied under FSW (Pre Feb 2008) category and now the applications are going to be returned.
I am planning to apply under QSW, i have a Mechanical Engineering degree + 1 year masters degree in Engineering and 5+ years work experience as Project Engineer. I took my IELTS on 2010 November and have an overall score of 8.0.

Do i qualify to apply under QSW? (considering i dont know French).

Regards,
Viky

I am sorry you are one of those persons who were affected by this change, I truly am. Even though Quebec is a points based system, as at December last year Quebec immigration made the decision that all applications claiming french and english must show evidence by the approved exams. You may select on the form that you are not submitting a french score...but this will affect you adaptibility points,,,and you may be questioned why Quebec? if you are serious are residing there

 

[Bajan4Quebec]

Hi Friends,

I just spoke to BIQ, Montreal and they say that your DELF language points are locked at whatever level's certificate you send in the application. So that means you can't update your French score later if you give higher levels of French!!!! This is so frustrating!

If I am applying with 49 points, I am going to have to get full 6 points for adaptability in that case, which is IMPOSSIBLE! I don't understand why they can't give more points for higher levels of French proficiency after applying!

Thanks for the info,

so tell me, lets' say i submitted DELF A2 with my application and while waiting I did DELF B1 and B2 and passed I cannot submit those scores? furthermore if I go to the interview, I cannot carry those scores with me to show the visa officer my willingness and my advancements in mastering French? This doesn't sound too right and will need further research...because I thought the whole point was adapting and the more you master the language the greater your chances of doing same...

 

[nevillek]

Thanks for the info,

so tell me, lets' say i submitted DELF A2 with my application and while waiting I did DELF B1 and B2 and passed I cannot submit those scores? furthermore if I go to the interview, I cannot carry those scores with me to show the visa officer my willingness and my advancements in mastering French? This doesn't sound too right and will need further research...because I thought the whole point was adapting and the more you master the language the greater your chances of doing same...

Exactly..it is so frustrating.. the woman on phone told me that 'French score will be given based on the original certificate you submit in your application' and she specifically used the word 'locked' which means submitting higher level certificates later would probably just help you get more points for adaptability but not let you increase your language score.

 

[Bajan4Quebec]

Exactly..it is so frustrating.. the woman on phone told me that 'French score will be given based on the original certificate you submit in your application' and she specifically used the word 'locked' which means submitting higher level certificates later would probably just help you get more points for adaptability but not let you increase your language score.

do you know if those person who applied before December last year and March this year will be affected by this?

 

[mkshah]

Hi Friends,

I just spoke to BIQ, Montreal and they say that your DELF language points are locked at whatever level's certificate you send in the application. So that means you can't update your French score later if you give higher levels of French!!!! This is so frustrating!

If I am applying with 49 points, I am going to have to get full 6 points for adaptability in that case, which is IMPOSSIBLE! I don't understand why they can't give more points for higher levels of French proficiency after applying!

Hi nevillek, thanks for sharing this info...
but we must not go by any verbal communication..

If possible, can u send an email to biq asking the same thing on mail in written form?
This way it will be more trustworthy and authentic info.
I hope you understand my concern, because if whatever you mentioned is correct then definitely it is very tough for new applicants who are just reaching to interview threshold of 49 pts / 57 pts and and now as you said, if they will not be ablle to get any more points of higher level french exams at later stage, then they must get full 6 pts of adaptability.

 

[maryr]

Hi Friends,

I just spoke to BIQ, Montreal and they say that your DELF language points are locked at whatever level's certificate you send in the application. So that means you can't update your French score later if you give higher levels of French!!!! This is so frustrating!

If I am applying with 49 points, I am going to have to get full 6 points for adaptability in that case, which is IMPOSSIBLE! I don't understand why they can't give more points for higher levels of French proficiency after applying!

Hi,

I've read that if you want to update your french score, you need to cancel your previous diploma then take another exam. For example, you were not able reach the score in your A2 exam, you can retake it but you need to cancel your first exam then you can take another A2 exam.

I will try to look for the link.

Thank you.

 

[maryr]

Hi,

Please check this:

Can I take an examination more than once? [Close]

Candidates can take examinations as many times as necessary, until they pass. However, they cannot take the examinations for a diploma that they already hold, unless they revoke the existing diploma in writing before the examination session. If a candidate does not pass the diploma on the second attempt, the first diploma will remain invalid.


Here is the link:

http://www.ciep.fr/en/delfdalf/faq.php



Hope this helps.

 

[nevillek]

do you know if those person who applied before December last year and March this year will be affected by this?

No idea...I think they could lock it for everyone if that's the rule..

Hi nevillek, thanks for sharing this info...
but we must not go by any verbal communication..

If possible, can u send an email to biq asking the same thing on mail in written form?
This way it will be more trustworthy and authentic info.
I hope you understand my concern, because if whatever you mentioned is correct then definitely it is very tough for new applicants who are just reaching to interview threshold of 49 pts / 57 pts and and now as you said, if they will not be ablle to get any more points of higher level french exams at later stage, then they must get full 6 pts of adaptability.

I did email them......waiting for a reply... I request all of u to email them too and ask.. Maybe we could get a positive reply this time...Amen..

Hi,

I've read that if you want to update your french score, you need to cancel your previous diploma then take another exam. For example, you were not able reach the score in your A2 exam, you can retake it but you need to cancel your first exam then you can take another A2 exam.

I will try to look for the link.

Thank you.

Dear... you are mixing up DELF score and Immigration score... if you fail DELF exam, you can take it again after cancelling your previous result... that has nothing to do with Quebec Immigration... correct me if I am wrong seniors..

 

[Viky]

Bajan4Quebec,

Thanks for your reply and concern.
For English, i have already taken IELTS with an overall score of 8.0 (minimum 7.0 on all 4 modules).
When i took the assessment test in Quebec Immigration website, it showed that i am eligible to apply even though i selected French knowledge as zero (i intend to take french classes soon).
Kindly tell me whether i can apply with current qualification or to wait until i take French classes and test (though it would become too late). As i am currently residing in the middle east, should i need to hire a lawyer/consultant or shall i apply directly?

Regards,
Viky

I am sorry you are one of those persons who were affected by this change, I truly am. Even though Quebec is a points based system, as at December last year Quebec immigration made the decision that all applications claiming french and english must show evidence by the approved exams. You may select on the form that you are not submitting a french score...but this will affect you adaptibility points,,,and you may be questioned why Quebec? if you are serious are residing there

 

[vickyRocks]

Dear Vickyrocks( Dear JaveedIslam)

As far as I know they will ask only for the current payslips not for previous employers so it is not necessary to have salary proof , you just have to take your appointment letter + Job Descriptions + experience letter.(Yes, i have all the required documents and have submitted at the time of application)

 

[vickyRocks]

It is ok, i just said i received my salary in cash and the interviewer accepted it. But your employment letter should state your salary. This is enough

Thanks Katayoon...My appointment letter indicates the salary however it is not written that it will be paid in cash or by some other means. Is It OK?

 

[vickyRocks]

Hello vickyRocks, (thanks Hec006)

[ Note: Payslip is needed for current employers only( This is to show that you are still working in current employer. If you can arrange any employment proof for present employer, that you still working, then you may not submit payslip also.)]

It depends on how many years exp you have claimed in your application. If you experience is less than 4 years in current employer (YES, its been 3 years with current employer), definitely you have to show some proof for the previous employer( i have worked with previous employer for 4 years), otherwise you will not get full points for 4+years experience in quebec immigration process( i have attained the maximum points in expereince i.e. 8)

But, if you have joining or appointment letter and experience certificate in previous employer, then you can use the same to proof that you have this many years of experience and what is more specifically, I want to mention here, u need to show that u were a full time worker by no of hours of work per week. If this, docs are not ready then, try to contact your previous employer to get arranged all these data before the interview.


Keep remember one thing, they want to see that you have the really worked in the company or not, and you have worked full time or not, and you designation whether it pertain to your area of training or not.

They will not give you enough points if you are paid by cash, by account, by credit card or by as a gift cheque.


Thanks

 

[vibez_well]

dipak Davda

july 2010 ?? which country are you from ? if you're from India, then you really have to mail BIQ HK quickly to know the status of your application because now Oct 2010 Interviews are going on (as per the site) and I think i saw someone with invitations for June 2012 interviews.

I had applied in july 2010 but still did not getting Interview any one can tell me when i will getting my interview..

please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1