Hello Friends............. Namaste................

In 1 month, I am moving to Canada under Federal Skilled Workers program, and looking for some expert advice

How does the credit scores from another country works in Canada................... if you have a good credit score in U.S. is it gonna count in Canada and help to get credit cards/financing from Canada? What if you have a bad credit in U.S, how is it going to affect the canadian credit ratings. 


I need some genuine advice guys. 

Cheers.

 hey sajhafan, 

did you apply through quebec.. i dont know there is something called PNP something like that...... i just applied through skilled worker category only....

Good to know about the credit rating and about driver license doucmentation... it will definetely help me later ..

good luck to all the of you who is applying to canada...

 No, I just applied through regular FSW1. In order to apply through Provincial Nominee Program ( PNP), you need job offer from Canada. Now for me that was next to impossible. I tried nobody replied. 

Goodluck with your Visa. 

I am also planning to apply for canada under skilled worker program. Could you please tell me if I am qualified or not with a Bachelor degree in computer systems from u.s.a. and have worked experience for 3 yrs. I do not speak french. Thanks and waiting for your reply.

@titanic- You wont qualify unless you have relatives that can sponsor u. These days the occupation list is so much filtered that they seem not to need anyone from technical background. I also have an MSin Information System and the last time I checked, there were no occupations listed for computer field or engineering. They need people like cooks, carpenters, farmers, etc but not people who have advanced degrees in STEM. i guess they aledy have enough

what about the Quebec program? As I spoke with the attorney he said I will be qualified and I don't need any job offer or relatives back in canada. He even said me basic french language is fine for this program.

Here is the most recent list. Check if you qualify. You do not need any relatives in Canada. If you have them, it helps to get additional 5 points, thats it. Whereas for Quebec, you need to learn basic French, and you are good to go. Go to their website and see if you qualify. 

• 0631 Restaurant and Food Service Managers
• 0811 Primary Production Managers (Except Agriculture)
• 1122 Professional Occupations in Business Services to Management (Cap reached)
• 1233 Insurance Adjusters and Claims Examiners
• 2121 Biologists and Related Scientists
• 2151 Architects
• 3111 Specialist Physicians
• 3112 General Practitioners and Family Physicians
• 3113 Dentists
• 3131 Pharmacists
• 3142 Physiotherapists
• 3152 Registered Nurses (Cap reached)
• 3215 Medical Radiation Technologists
• 3222 Dental Hygienists & Dental Therapists
• 3233 Licensed Practical Nurses
• 4151 Psychologists
• 4152 Social Workers
• 6241 Chefs
• 6242 Cooks
• 7215 Contractors and Supervisors, Carpentry Trades
• 7216 Contractors and Supervisors, Mechanic Trades
• 7241 Electricians (Except Industrial & Power System)
• 7242 Industrial Electricians
• 7251 Plumbers
• 7265 Welders & Related Machine Operators
• 7312 Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics
• 7371 Crane Operators
• 7372 Drillers & Blasters - Surface Mining, Quarrying & Construction
• 8222 Supervisors, Oil and Gas Drilling and Service,                                                                                                                                                                                                                Here is the link to Quebec skilled worker,                                                                                   http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/immigrate-settle/permanent-workers/index.html

I sent an email for free assessment with Canadavisa.com, David Cohen. It appears that IT degrees are still eligible under Quebec Skilled workers. But it is essential to at least learn beginners level of french. Have anyone used his firm for legal representation.
I understand that it is not necessary to use an attorney but it will help on every phase

As Mr. Cohen said me same thing and send me an e-mail mentioning that IT degree is still good for Quebec and you just need a basic french which I can learn while processing my application. He said me I do not need a job offer and relatives back in canada for QSW program. I also want to get a review of his legal representation before I proceed my case. He is asking for $2995.00 in four installments; to begin it right away he wants 850.00, and to send the application to Quebec immigration he wants another + 950 + 600 + 595 and so on till 2995 USD.

That was the same
calculation that he sent me as well. In addition, there is also immigration application and other fees around 1450.
I was getting various queries from simple google search. Some say he has no negative rating and some have negative ratings.
I was also unable to find the attorney name in the list of Quebec govt approved
immigration attorneys..,
Not sure whether to trust and start the process with him or just do myself. It does not seem that complicated, just a matter of throwing the application fee and see what follows.

@Rational
Go ahead dont worry he is a good attorny for canada immigration. I processed my application through him. So far i do not have any problem.
Good luck.

could you elaborate on what stage you are currently and timelines for your case. I think his email mentioned like a year to a yr and a half

Its been 5 months i have received my AOR from quebec immigration. They say it might take 5-10 months for either interview or medical after u receive AOR. Meanwhile i m working on my french.

Thanks nepal_matribhumi so you are also on computer major and from where are you applying to QSW. I also heard from someone that Mr Cohen is a well reputed attorney for canadain immigration. I looks like his timeline is perfect as he mentioned to me for quebec it will take year or year & half to process the whole case.

I have applied through Cohen law firm. They are good, fast and reliable.

Just for your information.

I sent my application to cohen.  I was the main applicant.  However, after seeing my document they said it would be better to put my wife as a main appicant as she is a nurse.   By putting nurse as a main appicant significanty reduces the application time.    

I was going through some of your comments, and i find it relevant to gather some useful suggestion from you guys. My brother is in Japan as a skilled worker and working as a cook there for 2 years now. Now, there are job offers from Canadian restaurants to process for Canadian Visa (Skilled Worker) but also asking huge money in return. Is there a way he could apply for PR without third party involved or any job offers? I believe its possible to apply on your own too, please suggest the possible ways to do so. Also, at last, what could be the advantage of having job offer if you are already qualified on the list of Skilled Workers that qualifies.

Thank you for any suggestion you may provide.

Has anyone applied through IT related field or not from Mr. Cohen.

 I do not think it is necessary to pay any law firm for this process. 

There is a checklist and required documents in Canada immigration official page. You have to follow it whether you take lawyers or do it by yourself. 

After that its just a wait game. 

Law firm can't do anything after that either. You just have to wait for your turn. 

At first I was also thinking about law firm, but then I came across canada immigration forum. People over there help you with everything you need. Instead there are already 100s of thread that will explain the process. 

Do not waste $2,500 --- $3,000 with this law firm. 

This is just my thought.  

Goodluck everyone. 

Has anyone applied through computer related field. I have majored in computer systems and have a 3 yrs experience from united states. Can I apply for quebec skilled worker program or not?

Has anyone applied through computer related field. I have majored in computer systems and have a 3 yrs experience from united states. Can I apply for quebec skilled worker program or not?