QUEBEC APPLICANTS LETS SHARE EXPERIENCE

[lemans207]

its better to look for another option ! Quebec system is crap

seems like that,,,, 3 years for interview, or more,i feel my friends gonna wait 4 years for interview,,,, then don't know federal how long

 

[kbert]

The Government of Quebec has officially announced changes to language rules for immigration through the Quebec Skilled Worker (QSW) program. This announcement was made in the Gazette Officielle du Quebec/The Quebec Gazette on Wednesday, July 17th 2013.

In addition to modifying language criteria, the government has announced its intent to institute a cap on application intake and to publish a new list of areas of training/fields of study.

Language Rules

Applicants applying to the skilled worker stream of the QSW program can receive a maximum of 22 points for language skills. Up to 16 points are awarded for French proficiency, and up to 6 for English.

French points are assessed on a scale from A1 (beginner) to C2 (advanced/fluent). Previously, points could be claimed for any level of proficiency in listening and speaking. This began with 1 point for A1 level and a maximum of 8 points for a C1 or C2 level for each proficiency.

The points system has been changed so that, moving forward, no points will be awarded until the B2 (advanced intermediate) level. In addition, applicants will now have the opportunity to earn points for reading and writing proficiency. Up to 1 point can be earned in each of these categories.

The charts below illustrates the new points breakdown:

English proficiency has similarly changed. Points for English language skills will not be awarded until the Intermediate level, or levels 5-8 according to government criteria:

It is important to note that applicants would not be disqualified for possessing less than B1 proficiency in French or English. The QSW application is assessed on a points system, and it is possible for an applicant to achieve sufficient points without being awarded points for their language skills.

These language rules will be effective for new applicants beginning August 1st, 2013. The rules will be effective retroactively for submitted files for which preliminary processing has not already begun. What constitutes ‘preliminary processing’ has not been made clear in the government’s announcement.

Proposed Changes

Two additional changes, proposed a week prior, have not yet been made official.

The first will place a cap of 20,000 on application intake for the QSW program. The second will involve publishing a new list of eligible areas of training/fields of study. Currently, applicants to the skilled worker stream of the QSW must have training in one of 110 areas of training/fields of study. This list corresponds to occupations the government has identified as in-demand in the Quebec.

What Applicants Should Know

French language ability has always played a significant role in the QSW program, Quebec’s largest immigration program. English proficiency remains important, however, and maximum points for English language skills have not diminished under this new system.

“These changes reflect the emphasis Quebec places on language proficiency. The government believes that speaking Canada’s official languages is an essential tool for economic and social integration into the province,” said Attorney David Cohen.

Attorney Cohen added that “while language proficiency is indeed important, not all applicants need these skills to qualify for immigration. Others with limited skills may be able to attain a higher level through language study. As always, Canada’s immigration system awards immigrants who are organized and motivated to come here.”

It is unknown when the Quebec Government will officially release the new list of areas of training/field of study but it is safe to say it will be on or before August 1st, 2013.

 

[Ketevan]

Federal skilled worker is not honey either. Remember they returned all backlog files to people who have been cherishing hopes for many years. Immigration system resembles more and more the lottery, it is like jumping onto the departing train. If I filed my application 2 months later than I did, I would never have gotten the CSQ.

its better to look for another option ! Quebec system is crap

 

[kool_007dude]

Link for those who worried about new rules !!

http://www.cicnews.com/2013/07/quebec-announces-major-immigration-programs-072652.html

 

[Geochaddy]

Thanks for the reply. I'm grateful. Were u also sent an email on the day your AOR was sent?

You are welcome. Yes my AOR came in my email and was dated the date of the email.

 

[krishhmurali]

Hi Swami

Thanks for your comments, please find my application profile

Education: 12 Master Degree (MBA in Sales & Marketing)
Area of Training: 12 (Business Management)
Work Experience: 08 9 Year in (Sales & Marketing)
Age: 16 31 Year
Language 06 English
Spouse Education 03 Master (Government Teacher in English Subject)
Spouse Age 03 30 Year
Children 04 1 & half Year
Funds 01
TOTAL = 65

Please shear if you have any further information.

Thanks once again

Hi am not sure if you can claim 12 Points for MBA on AoT. Coz even am a MBA graduate with Marketing and IT specialization. business management is different from business administration. you can claim 6 points for MBA only if its done in Quebec.
http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/publications/en/diverses/list-training.pdf ...

 

[Stylove]

is the French exam really hard? how'd you get B1/C1? thanks!

Take TCFQ becuz it's the easiest. go to www.tv5.org and get some practice!!

 

[harit79]

its better to look for another option ! Quebec system is crap

Agreed.
Just forget about Quebec and choose any other country to migrate.
No more hope.

 

[Umer Shahzad]

if the new rules apply on the new applicants and the old applicants the old applicant almost 98 percent applicants will be rejected

 

[jimmy80]

Hi everybody,

who said it will take effect for the old applications? it's not the first time they update the rules.
i have my friend from lebanon he submited his application in 2006 and he was called for an interview in 2010. and sure a lot of rules has been taken place for this period.

À compter du 1er août 2013, plusieurs modifications seront apportées aux règles et procédures d’immigration.

Des nouvelles règles ont été adoptées relativement au processus de réception et de traitement de certaines demandes de certificat de sélection présentées par les travailleurs permanents, les investisseurs, les entrepreneurs et les travailleurs autonomes. Ces nouvelles règles seront en vigueur du 1er août 2013 au 31 mars 2014.

moi je comprends que pour les candidats qui veulent deposer une application entre le 1er Août 2013 et le 31 Mars 2014,ces regles lui s'applique.

il faut ëtre optimiste c'est pas qu'un probleme d'attente et c'est sure que c'est à cause de nous qu'il ya beacoup plus de controle et d'attente.

A+

 

[khan1984]

Hi everybody,

who said it will take effect for the old applications? it's not the first time they update the rules.
i have my friend from lebanon he submited his application in 2006 and he was called for an interview in 2010. and sure a lot of rules has been taken place for this period.

À compter du 1er août 2013, plusieurs modifications seront apportées aux règles et procédures d'immigration.

Des nouvelles règles ont été adoptées relativement au processus de réception et de traitement de certaines demandes de certificat de sélection présentées par les travailleurs permanents, les investisseurs, les entrepreneurs et les travailleurs autonomes. Ces nouvelles règles seront en vigueur du 1er août 2013 au 31 mars 2014.

moi je comprends que pour les candidats qui veulent deposer une application entre le 1er Août 2013 et le 31 Mars 2014,ces regles lui s'applique.

il faut ëtre optimiste c'est pas qu'un probleme d'attente et c'est sure que c'est à cause de nous qu'il ya beacoup plus de controle et d'attente.

A+

Please follow this link:

http://www.cicnews.com/2013/07/quebec-announces-major-immigration-programs-072652.html

There is one paragraph in it that says:

"These language rules will be effective for new applicants beginning August 1st, 2013. The rules will be effective retroactively for submitted files for which preliminary processing has not already begun. What constitutes ‘preliminary processing’ has not been made clear in the government’s announcement."

This sound something bad for already submitted files.

 

[Umer Shahzad]

i have some for you Khan sb from the official guide



5. The provisions of this Regulation do not apply to an application for a selection certifi cate as a skilled worker filed with the Minister prior to 1 August 2013 and whose preliminary processing has begun.

 

[khan1984]

i have some for you Khan sb from the official guide



5. The provisions of this Regulation do not apply to an application for a selection certifi cate as a skilled worker filed with the Minister prior to 1 August 2013 and whose preliminary processing has begun.

What does that mean???????????????? I have no idea what this """""""" preliminary processing""""""""" is???????????????

 

[Umer Shahzad]

CALL ME 03336697333

 

[mdammalli]

i have some for you Khan sb from the official guide



5. The provisions of this Regulation do not apply to an application for a selection certifi cate as a skilled worker filed with the Minister prior to 1 August 2013 and whose preliminary processing has begun.

Can anybody tell me what do you mean by "preliminary processing", I could not find this anywhere is official website. Is it something which is done before issuing AOR?