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Canada Immigration and Canadian Permanent Residence Visa- Important Notice
Starting July 1st 2012, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has temporarily stopped accepting any new
applications under the Federal Skilled worker program (FSWP), the Federal Investor program and the Federal
entrepreneur program. CIC will start accepting new applications again in early 2013 as per new revised selection
criteria, expected to be announced late 2012 or early 2013. Please note that applicants with arranged employment
opinion or a qualifying job offer or PhD criteria may continue to file their applications. In addition, applicants under
provincial nominee programs for businessmen and investors will continue to be accepted. Those willing to learn
French language and if qualified under training factor, can also file under the Quebec skilled worker program and
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Our advice
Immigration options worldwide are getting limited and restrictive. More importantly, all options – irrespective of the country - are quota based and one would do well to keep the file ready for filing.
For Canada FSW, business and investor applications, meeting all documentation requirements can take around 3-4 months and hence, it makes sense to start your documentation process now so as to be ready for
filing the application when new selection criteria is announced in early 2013 by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).
Do NOT hold on to file preparation till new announcement is made! Because if qualified, those who are ready
with file and required documents will have an edge over others and will thus be able to file the application before quota gets over.
In addition, each immigrant aspirant should now adopt a policy of willingness to file concurrent applications
for different countries. So, for now – if qualified for permanent residence visa to Australia and New Zealand (countries where there is NO suspension for acceptance of new applications) immediately and at the earliest.
Then when Canadian selection criteria are announced and if you are qualified for that, then apply for that as well. If NOT qualified, at least you are in the queue for Australia or New Zealand.
If qualified and willing to file for Canada as well Australia, then whichever country gives you the permanent residence visa first is the country you should opt for.
In nutshell, move to the country where his permanent residence visa application gets accepted! This is the new-age strategy that prospective immigrants should adopt.
We will be pleased to assist you for assessment and file your application under possible alternate immigration options right now as also prepare your file for future filing under Canada FSW program, if you get qualified. ABHINAV has
worked out special fee packages for concurrent filing! What we need from you to conduct a free of charge assessment is following:
Your resume updated
Spouse’s resume if applicable
Details (number and age) of children if applicable
You can send these documents directly to Ajay Sharma, founder and principal consultant for a free of charge assessment on his mail [email protected]
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Contents
1. About ABHINAV
2. Why Pick ABHINAV as Your immigration Advisor?
3. Why ABHINAV for Quebec Immigration Programs?
4. Quebec Province
5. Employment Opportunities in Quebec
6. Eligibility Criteria
7. Application Process
8. Application Processing Fee
9. How Vital Proficiency in French Is For Quebec Immigration!
10. Optional Service – Profile Of Yvon Guerin
11. Contact Us
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About Abhinav
We are the change makers in people’s lives where it matters the most. Bridging geographical barriers
and connecting worlds is our motto. We believe in helping to live a quality life which you and your
family truly deserve. So, as global immigration and visa specialists, we play an important role in
helping people select their new settlement destination.
Established in 1994, ABHINAV is an Immigration and Visa Consultancy firm catering to every possible
immigration needs of its clients. We have a network of offices in all the major cities in India with
experienced staff and seasoned international associates including professionals, lawyers and
authorized representatives in all the major countries. We are ideally positioned to assist our clients in
choosing the right immigration destination and handholding them through the entire immigration
process. Our understanding of concurrent immigration rules and procedures and learning through
past precedents in managing various immigration and visa situations ensures proper presentation of
application forms and the overall credentials of our clients.
ABHINAV caters to those seeking living and work options to all major countries such as Canada
(Federal and Quebec), Australia, UK, Denmark, Singapore, New Zealand, Hong Kong and other
popular destinations. Our USP is our transparency with clients at all stages of application process.
Our services include all forms of immigration and visa applications such as Permanent Resident and
Skilled Migrant visas, Investor and Business immigration applications, Temporary Work Permits and so
on. Filing pleas and appeals against rejected and refused applications is our forte.
Ajay Sharma is the Founder at ABHINAV. In his vast industry experience, he has worked with an array
of clients from both India and abroad and continues to gain respect for his solution-oriented
approach to complicated immigration and visa issues. His blog at www.abhinav.com on immigration
and visa matters is among the most read in the world.
With our solution – based approach, all we need is our clients to think beyond limits so that we can put
our best foot forward. This provides us the challenge to perform better and exploit our expertise
making each of our cases, a big success.
So, let experience stand by your side in this life–changing decision called Immigration!
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Why Pick ABHINAV as Your immigration Advisor?
1) Started way back in 1994, ABHINAV is a pioneer in the immigration consulting business. 2) ABHINAV website (www.abhinav.com) is amongst world most visited immigration focussed
website. 3) Almost 99% of ABHINAV clients’ sign from word-of-mouth reference. 4) Ajay Sharma-founder & principal consultant of ABHINAV-is amongst the pioneers of
Immigration consulting business in India; well known and respected by worldwide immigration
fraternity but still directly assessable to company clients in most of the situations! 5) ABHINAV is known for in-time response, results and transparency in dealings. Through contract
of engagement, made available to a prospect prior to payment, the client knows the terms of
engagement with our company. 6) ABHINAV is amongst the few companies in India that offers optional services of authorised and
licensed representatives for all three major destinations–Canada (for both Federal & Quebec
process), Australia, and New Zealand. Ask this question of ―World’s /India’s/Asia’s Number One‖
immigration consultants to know of their reality - they are mere documentation companies with
NO authority to represent clients interests with any government immigration agencies! They
only prepare and dispatch the file, and after that leave the client to fend for self for rest of the
process. Do ask this question of other consulting companies and then compare ABHINAV
services, industry standing and pricing. 7) ABHINAV provides clients’ beginning-to-end solution, unlike most companies without authorised
representatives who only offer documentation assistance with no authority to assist clients in
any other way. 8) Clients get RESPONSE from ABHINAV; whatever be the situation and if that does not happen
the matter is fast-tracked–-first to the COO and then to the CEO-–within no time! 9) ABHINAV has a very able and experienced team in the back-office; this is a life-changing
decision and you should not be dealing with rookies. 10) ABHINAV consulting fee is reasonable for what we bring on the table for our clients. You
get top international services, at the Indian prices. 11) Being in immigration consulting business since 1994, gives ABHINAV knowledge and
understanding through precedents of earlier applications. We learn through failures and
successes and apply that knowledge for the effective management of the present and future
files. And, this is very helpful to our clients.
Interested in hiring services of India’s oldest, trusted and most referred immigration consultant? Send the following, to [email protected], for a free assessment of your profile by none other than Ajay
Sharma—the principal consultant, ABHINAV and pioneer of immigration consulting in India. Do it
NOW!
Your updated resume
If married & applicable, spousal resume
If applicable, number of children and their age
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Why ABHINAV for Quebec Immigration Programs?
ABHINAV is one of the very few Immigration advisory companies in the world that has extensive
experience in filing and processing client applications under the Quebec Skilled Worker program. A
highly demanding program with differential qualifying criteria and a complex set of factors, this
program requires understanding which comes only against experience in managing applications
under the program.
We provide real value addition to each and every immigration application. We analyze and prepare
applications as per individual needs. Our client’s files are accompanied by cover petitions that
identify laws and reasons why our clients should be granted the visa. Where opted, we provide
approved authorized services to our clients.
Our offices are company operated and managed. Our professionals are experienced with
cumulative experience of over 100 years in Immigration and Visa industry. We have an excellent and
an experienced network of international associates and service providers. Such enduring relationships
ensure that we are updated and well-informed on the latest happenings and changes.
Almost 90 percent of the new business comes from existing clients referrals which speak of the respect
and reputation that our company enjoys. While very rarely our client’s applications are refused after
filing, our consulting fee refund terms are client friendly and range from 50 percent to 100 percent in
most cases.
Filing an immigration application requires understanding of immigration laws, procedures and most
importantly, their interpretation and implementation by officers and consulate staff. With experience
and knowledge gained out of managing thousands of applications since 1994, ABHINAV is best suited
to be the immigration and visa advisor for those seeking options for migration.
Our fee is reasonable and affordable. We have e-packages for servicing our clients located all across
the world. In this age of Internet and e-commerce, we are able to service people irrespective of
where they are based using well tried and trusted e-documents and forms, guidance and checklist
procedures.
Using our well located regional network of offices in Delhi, Bangalore, Pune, Mumbai and Hyderabad
and associate offices in various immigration destinations, we are ideally placed to service your
immigration mandate.
Accessibility to its top management starting with Ajay Sharma - Founder, Principal Consultant and
Managing Director is the USP of the company. An Economist by profession and an immigration
industry veteran since 1994, he is among the most trusted and well respected immigration specialist in
the world. He can always be reached at [email protected].
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Quebec Province
From the plush malls to the serene countryside – Quebec has it all! Quebec is the largest Canadian
province by size and the second largest in population. What lures people here is the quality of life
offered along with the constant boom in its economy which caters to stable growth and
development of the province. This province is a major contributor to the overall growth and
development of the nation.
When it comes to immigration, Canada is one of the most sought after destinations in the world.
Quebec being the largest province in Canada offers loads of opportunities for foreign migrants who
wish to live and work in the province. For professionals, the Quebec Skilled Worker program and for
investors, the Quebec Immigrant Investor program, offers the best options for intending migrants. At
the same time, it caters to a cost of living which is affordable based on the income in the province. All
the major aspects and services such as housing, health care, education, child-care services as well as
taxes are aimed to be within an affordable level. Also, it is the only province in entire Canada which
has a French speaking population.
Montreal
Montreal is the largest city in Quebec and the second largest in Canada. Considered as one of the
better cities in the world; it is the main hub for industry, commerce, finance, technology and other
world affairs. It is host to some of the leading industries in the world offering employment to millions of
people – both residents and immigrants
The city offers a society which is multicultural as well as cosmopolitan; thus making it easier for any
foreigner to come and settle down in this city. From variety in cuisines to different cultures, nothing
could be missed out here.
Above all, the province caters to a society which is open, democratic and secular in all aspects. As a
prospective destination for immigration, it is definitely one of those places which have to be
considered seriously before actually moving to the next prospective destination.
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Employment Opportunities in Quebec
For any applicant, the first concern is always the financial security. This is especially true when a
person decides to immigrate. Quebec is the largest province in Canada which is thriving with
professional opportunities and has one of the lowest unemployment rates in Canada.
When it comes to the economy of Quebec, it is highly diversified catering to numerous opportunities
for its immigrants and residents. Here is a list of some of the most productive industries in the province.
These include the following:
• Aerospace Industry • Information Technology • Finance • Health Industry • Biotechnology • Tourism • Transportation • Agriculture • Optics and Photonics • Hydroelectricity • Mining
The list does not end here. When it comes to these industries in Quebec, they are one of the best in
the world or leaders in Canada itself. These industries employ millions of people which include many
immigrants.
In order to live and work in Quebec, a foreign migrant has to apply for immigration under the Quebec
Skilled Worker program. It has to be remembered that this program is different from that of the Skilled
Migrant program offered by Federal Canada.
Contact us to get information on employers as well as a list of industries and economy sectors
functioning in Quebec.
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Quebec Skilled Migrant Program – Eligibility Criteria
The qualifying criteria for Quebec Skilled Worker program are completely different from that of Federal
Canada program for skilled professionals. The criteria have been devised by the provincial authorities
of Quebec as per the immigration requirements of the province and under the Canada-Quebec
Accord on Immigration. When it comes to selecting its set of prospective applicants, Quebec
especially looks into the aspect of adaptability for its future migrants. Based on this aspect, the
eligibility requirements have been brought about which have to be satisfied by each applicant
applying for Quebec Selection Certificate under the Skilled Workers Program. The eligibility criteria
include the following:
• Intention to Live and Work in Quebec: All applicants applying for this program must intend to live
and work in Quebec. They should also be able to demonstrate that they have the skills and ability to
contribute to the provincial economy. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom permits all
permanent residents and citizens to live and work in any of the 10 provinces and 3 territories in
Canada.
• Educational Qualifications: All applicants have to be academically qualified who could cater to the
economy of Quebec. A minimum of a diploma has to be possessed by the prospective immigrant.
This diploma should be equivalent to either a Secondary School Diploma or a Diploma in Vocational
Studies or a degree under the Education System of Quebec.
• Training Factor: Applicants can earn points if their earned qualifications fall under the designated
and applicable list of foreign earned qualifications. Where qualifications are unrelated, one can claim
credit if such an unrelated qualification is earned in the five year period preceding the filing of the
application.
• Professional Experience: Applicants can claim points for maximum of four years of experience.
• French and English Language Skills: Quebec Skilled Migrant program is the only one its kind where
credits are given for oral and understanding aspects of French and English language. One can claim
points under the French and English language factors only against submission of the related DELF and
IELTS tests scores.
• Financial Security: The applicant must have sufficient funds to support self and dependents during
the initials days of landing in Quebec. The funds requirements for Quebec skilled program are very
low.
Other factors include age, a validated employment offer, number and age of dependent
children, qualifications of the spouse and so on.
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Quebec Skilled Migrant Program - Application Process
An applicant has to apply separately for immigration to Quebec. The procedure for Quebec is
independent than that of Federal Canada. The following steps are involved in the application
procedure:
• Application Filing: The first step in this process is the filling and filing of the visa application at the
Quebec Immigration Visa Post. Take note that all the incomplete applications are rejected.
Mandatory documents have to be provided with the application for it to be processed further. Based
on the credentials and documents provided by the applicant, it would be decided by the visa officer,
whether or not the candidate qualifies for the next stage.
• Personal Interview*: This is an important part of the selection procedure. This interview is conducted
to assess the applicant as a potential migrant. The Visa Officer evaluates the level of adaptability
along with the necessary skills that could prove him to be a successful migrant in Quebec. The oral
skills in French would also be evaluated completely.
• Venue for the Interview: This interview is conducted at the place where the application has been
filed. The Government of Quebec may send their delegation of visa officers to specific nations for
these interviews to be conducted. In case of applicants from Asia, Hong Kong is the designated visa
post. So, if an Asian applicant qualifies for an interview, he would have to fly to Hong Kong at his own
expense. However, if the interview is scheduled to take place in the nation where the applicant is
residing, it would usually be conducted at the Canadian Consulate of that particular nation. In the
recent past, interviews for Quebec Skilled Migrant program have been conducted at nearest
Canadian High Commission rather than at Hong Kong.
• Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ): All the successful applicants and their accompanying family
members (post interview or those exempted) would be issued a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ)
or the Cértificat du Sélection du Québec. Here, one has to be aware that this certificate is not the
Permanent Visa.
• Medical & Security Clearances: The application along with the CSQ has to be filed at the federal
level for the medical and security checks to be conducted. Further instructions would be given as to
how to go about the process. For security checks, the applicant has to present documents which
prove his identity and civil status. A police clearance certificate should also be accompanied with
these documents. In case of medical clearances, a medical examination by a physician is required.
This physician should be approved by Citizen and Immigration Canada.
The Permanent Resident Visa would be issued after the above is approved by the federal authorities.
The visa stamping on travel documents and on the landing papers would be done by the federal
authorities.
* Those proficient in French and qualify under other selecting factors might be exempted from this
personal interview. Final decision on giving such exemption lies with the visa officer.
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Application Processing Fee
For the visa application to be accepted by the High Commission, an application fee has to be
paid. An application would not be processed further without the payment of the appropriate
amount in Canadian dollars. The applicant has to first pay to the Government of Quebec and then
to Federal Government.
Quebec Skilled Workers / Professionals Processing Fees
The below mentioned fee has to be submitted at the relevant visa post. However, this fee
is subject to change without any prior notice.
NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE – QUEBEC APPLICATION:
Principal Applicant CAD 765
Spouse CAD 164
Each Child CAD 164
FEDERAL STAGE HIGH COMMISSION FEE
NON- RFEUNDABLE APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE
Principal Applicant INR 26950
Spouse and each dependent child above 22 years INR 26950
Each Child below 22 years INR 7350
REFUNDABLE RIGHT OF LANDING FEE (IF APPLICATION IS REFUSED)
Principal Applicant INR 24010
Spouse INR 24010
1. All Government fee are subject to change without notice; 2. Check on precise applicable fee amount in Indian Rupees from our staff. 3. One CAD = INR 53/- approximately
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QUEBEC SKILLED WORKER PROGRAM
APPLICATION PROCESS
Application
Filing at Quebec
Immigration
Visa Post
If qualified
Personal
Interview at
Designated Visa
Post/Canadian
Evaluates for: Consulate
- Potential Migrant
- Adaptability
- French language skills Quebec Selection
Certificate / Cértificat du
Sélection du Québec
(CSQ)
Filing Application with
CSQ at Federal Level
Medical & Security
Clearances
Visa Stamping
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How Vital Proficiency in French Is For Quebec Immigration!
French is the most widely spoken language in the province of Quebec. Knowledge of French is critical
when it comes to filing an application for immigration to Canada under Quebec Skilled Worker
Program. This is altogether a different issue that myths and misconceptions surrounding this criterion
exist in plenty, with the most common being the growing perception that those who do not know the
French language are ineligible to apply. This is incorrect as knowledge of French language is just one
of the many skills sought by the Quebec Immigration authorities. This includes education; number of
years of experience, occupation is which experience is earned, language factor, application spousal
credentials, and number of children, financial capability, and visa officers’ assessment on personal
suitability, among many others. If one meets the pass-mark and selection criteria without
consideration of the language factor points, then a successful application can still be filed – even if
the applicant does not know or learn French.
However, meeting requirements without consideration of language points in a highly unlikely scenario
in almost most cases and for such applicants it will become a requirement that they appear in French
and English language tests and provide the scores in both the language along with the application
form. This implies that an applicant should learn French language, appear in French language test,
also appear in IELTS test and THEN file the application under the Quebec skilled worker program. Those
who are unwilling to learn the French language or those who lack the aptitude or the time to learn the
same should not file an application under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program. As simple as that! No
rocket science! Lack of knowledge of French language by the time interview is scheduled will mean
clear refusal.
Quebec skilled worker program is an excellent option for applicants who are not interested in any
other immigration destination except Canada and are not qualified to make an application under
Canada Federal or Canada Provincial Nominee programs or other immigration destinations for
various reasons. When not qualified for ANY destination but still interested in Migrating to a developed
country like Canada, then why not Quebec program? Quebec is a great province to make your
home. Also remember that in the process one also learns a widely accepted international language
and will be a credit on ones’ resume. Post landing in Canada, it will also improve the employment
prospects for those who take the initiative to learn the language as both French and English are
official languages in Canada. So for investing a few months in learning French language, one can
hope get permanent resident visa within 24-36 months.
Do remember, however, that French being the most widely spoken language in Quebec does not
mean or imply that the local residents of Quebec do not speak English. The City of Montreal is just one
of the many shining examples of the cosmopolitan cities in Quebec and Canada. The point based
eligibility criteria is definitely an important part for an application to be processed further under the
program, and it has a wide range of components.
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OPTIONAL SERVICE – PROFILE OF YVON GUERIN
ABHINAV clients have an option of being represented by Mr. Yvon Guerin, who meets the
requirements of being a Quebec registered authorized representative. His registration number in the ―Registre quebecois der consultants en immigration‖ is 11067.
His ICCRC number is R411407.
His employment and professional career spanning almost 40 years, includes more than 20 years in the
field of Canadian Immigration in general, and Quebec Immigration in particular. Mr. Yvon Guerin has
worked with various Quebec Government agencies and has also been self employed. Mr. Guerin
worked with Government of Quebec - Ministry of Immigration, as an immigration counselor for almost 10 years, and during the period his profile and work areas can be summarized as follows:
Responsibilities abroad: Immigration manager in Hong Kong, Beirut and Rome; in Paris,
manager of North Africa; head officer in Buenos Aires, Sao Paolo, Rome and Damascus. Responsibilities in Montreal: Manager of Refugee department; Manager of ministerial cases
department; sponsorship department; Training of new counselors; Manager of Middle East zone.
Mr. Guerin has excellent knowledge of Quebec Immigration matters being an ex-officer with Quebec
Immigration agencies. He is based in Quebec – a requirement for Immigration consultants who wish to
service clients interested in Quebec Immigration. He is an authorized representative and is mentioned
on Quebec domain registered for Immigration consultants and with the ICCRC.
This option is available against payment of additional fee and is payable besides ABHINAV consulting
fee. Details of total consulting fee Schedules are available on request.
If the option to take services of such an authorized representative offered by ABHINAV is not availed
by a client, then following should be within knowledge of the clients not availing such services:
1. ABHINAV can and will prepare the file as also guide on all documentation and forms
preparation areas as also guide you through the entire Federal skilled worker process while
application is being processed. 2. All correspondence – to and from high commission – will be undertaken at the
residential address provided by the client. 3. ABHINAV as a company cannot represent the client’s interest in dealings with
Various Government agencies.
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