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More than 320 candidates have had their immigration applications refused after being called for interviews.<\/p>\nApril\u00a019, 2017 – Foreign students applying for Quebec immigration are facing spot-checks on their French language ability despite passing government-approved courses.More than 320 candidates have had their immigration applications refused after being called for interviews.<\/p>\n
Applicants are accusing the Quebec government of changing the rules after they spent thousands of dollars on specially-designed courses.<\/p>\n
Read more<\/strong><\/p>\n Language Ability In Canada Immigration Applications<\/a><\/p>\n The Quebec Experience Program<\/a> (PEQ) was hailed as a fast-track route to Canada immigration when it was introduced in 2009.<\/p>\n Under the program, foreign students took the a French course to qualify for a Quebec selection certificate, but are now finding their applications are being turned down. Rejected applicants can face a five year wait before being able to apply again.<\/p>\n Hundreds of Quebec immigration<\/a> candidates made life-changing decisions to move based on the rules of the program.<\/p>\n The PEQ tests are administered by the Lester B. Pearson School Board or the English Montreal School Board (EMSB).<\/p>\n Despite passing the government-approved PEQ tests, many are failing the spot checks performed by Ministry of Immigration, Diversity and Inclusiveness (MIDI).<\/p>\n An EMSB statement suggested the issue might centre on applicants being able to pass the course through strong written, reading and comprehensive, when the MIDI test focuses on oral skills.<\/p>\n Several of the candidates in question are now taking or considering legal action.<\/p>\n A MIDI statement said ways had been identified that were being used to get around the central aim of the tests.<\/p>\n Quebec anti-corruption investigators are looking into the matter, the statement said, and as such further details are currently not available.<\/p>\n Quebec introduced the PEQ to encourage foreign workers and international students completing a program of post secondary studies to permanently remain in the province.<\/p>\n For students to be eligible, they must have studied in Quebec and are at the advanced stages of obtaining one of the following types of diplomas:<\/p>\n The diploma or degree must be granted by a university or by a public education institution located in Quebec and recognized by the government.<\/p>\n In addition, the international student must possess an intermediate knowledge of oral French. The student can prove his knowledge of French by one of the following:<\/p>\n Students may submit their application for permanent residence from within Qu\u00e9bec six months before completing their program of study.<\/p>\n The CSQ issued to the student upon confirmation of successful completion of an approved program of study.<\/p>\n Interested employers:\u00a0<\/b>Kindly\u00a0contact us<\/a>\u00a0here to receive further information.<\/p>\n Interested candidates:<\/b>\u00a0Find out whether you qualify to Canada by completing our\u00a0free on-line evaluation<\/a>. We will provide you with our evaluation within 1-2 business days.<\/p>\n
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