Really said:
This reply is for Marylatt and Caribgrl55. I have researched this same issue for some time and my findings are that most foreign degrees would not be
Marylatt, you said you have a Masters in Sociology, since it is a foreign degree, based on the aforementioned list, I reckon you would get 0 points for field of training, because a foreign Sociology degree gets 0 points, but you would get 12 points for your Masters degree.
I still think a lot is left to the discretion of the Visa Officer, but this is my understanding of how the points for area of training are awarded. Hope this helps.
Thank you, Really. I've been doing more research into it and I believe what you said is exactly the case. The only equivalent of a Quebec diploma would be one recognized under the France-Quebec Agreement.
I have a Certificate in Continuing Studies in Professional Translation (French-English) from the University of Toronto, and I took the SAT French back in 1999. Do you guys think this counts as proof of French proficiency, or should I take a French test? I was planning on taking the TEF, but I don't want them to change the rules before I get a chance to do it in March. ???
Also, to let you guys know, I wrote to my Quebec immigration office (Sao Paulo) and asked them about French proficiency proof, and they said that, in addition to the official tests, they would also accept:
- a letter from a private French teacher stating hours of French classes completed, start date of course, plus current level and ability in speaking/writing/reading, etc..
- a letter from a French language school stating the same;
- an evaluation taken at an Alliance Francaise.
Strange, huh? I thought only the official tests were admissible, but that's what they wrote!
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