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Hi again. My partner did the test this time and he scored 436. Probably a bit too low. He has phoned the CACB (Architecture Board in Canada) about his Architecture qualification. Reading your link however it makes it clear he can be eligible to register under the BEFA if he works with a practice for at least 6 months.
His professional diploma took 5 + 2 years so we assume this as a minimum of a degree?

We do have our hearts set on Quebec and probably Montreal. But if needed we could look in an English speaking area if this not reduce our chances even further. We have friends form Quebec and they told us it should be easier? What would you advise? Do you think we need to try and see if we can get any employment recruitment help for both of us or just the partner? If we can't make the points do you think it's advisable to come in on a temporary visa to gain experience and then apply?

Ooh this is complex..

Thanks in advance

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I would suggest you have a good read of the Quebec Govt website (links given in earlier posts) to ascertain how you go about applying for a Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ) 436 isn't that far off and if you were able to obtain a reasonable level of French yourself, that may be of help - did he add in the points for your education (masters) and levels of english etc as an accompanying spouse? You could also look into provincial nomination, which would increase your points.

With regards to his Education for EE purposes. What is his highest level of education. I know you have said " his professional diploma took 5+2 years "- but what was the end result? Did he do a degree first and then post grad? If you say here what degree he has, how many years, any post degree education/qualification etc., someone should be able to offer some advice. As an example: 4 year BSc / 2 year post-grad B.Arch or whatever... getting the correct education factors down could also increase the points - a degree plus 2nd period of studies resulting in a qualification is more points than a straight degree :)

That is what you need to ascertain...
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration...-assessed.html

This chart may be of use :)
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration...ad-report.html

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FWIW .............. my daughter is an architect in Canada, she did all her education here.

She has a BA and an MA in anthropology, and then did an architecture degree which consisted of 2 years to a BED (Bachelor of Environmental Design) degree followed by 2 years to an M.Arch.

Most of the other students in her architecture class had at least 2 years of study for another degree before being accepted into the architecture programme.

The M.Arch qualified her to work for a licensed architect, which meant that she could design but her supervisor had to sign ALL her projects.

To become licensed herself required another period of time during which she had to study on her own and take 10 more exams on various aspects. She is a determined young lady, and she managed to do that in the shortest possible time of 3 years. Most people take at least 5 years, and some never complete but are content to remain in the junior position. The exams were all set by an American Association, but being licensed through them allows her to practise in several different countries.

This process of getting the M.Arch after a Bachelor in another subject followed by the 3-5 years as a Junior architect needing supervision is standard for Canadian architecture programmes.

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I would suggest you have a good read of the Quebec Govt website (links given in earlier posts) to ascertain how you go about applying for a Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ) 436 isn't that far off and if you were able to obtain a reasonable level of French yourself, that may be of help - did he add in the points for your education (masters) and levels of english etc as an accompanying spouse? You could also look into provincial nomination, which would increase your points.

With regards to his Education for EE purposes. What is his highest level of education. I know you have said " his professional diploma took 5+2 years "- but what was the end result? Did he do a degree first and then post grad? If you say here what degree he has, how many years, any post degree education/qualification etc., someone should be able to offer some advice. As an example: 4 year BSc / 2 year post-grad B.Arch or whatever... getting the correct education factors down could also increase the points - a degree plus 2nd period of studies resulting in a qualification is more points than a straight degree https://britishexpats.com/forum/imag...lies/smile.gif

Hi Siouxie and Scilly,

Thank you. Yes he did add that for me. For me it's straight forward- i did a BA degree (3 years) and then a Masters Degree (4 years part time). For my partner it doesn't seem to marry up. He studied in France, its a School of Architecture and its a Diploma which took:

• 2 years to obtain the Diploma of Fundamental Study in Architecture, which allows the students to transfer to the next stage, then
• 3 years further study in architecture - superior study of architecture - then
• 1 more year of professional practice

At the end of which he took the final examinations - an extra 2 years

When he rang the Architecture Board they said his study should be equivalent to a masters.

We will have another look through the Quebec pages - thank you.

Best wishes

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Hi again... Sorry.

So having read through the links again about immigrating which was really useful to re-read, I just want to ensure i am entirely clear.

The options seem for us that in terms of applying under the Federal programme for EE, our options are limited because of our CRS score. However our next step should be to seek a Provincial programme and see if we can gain entry that way?.
We have looked again at the Quebec link you posted above and under their Pre-Evaluation for Immigration under skilled workers - in my partners name - we could be eligible.
We also looked at Ontario under the EE French Speaking Programme and under this (FSSW) we would have enough points.

So if we were to enter under one of these provincial programmes, would we need to then go through the Federal route too? Or would that then enable us to seek Permanent Residency alone. Sorry I have read too much...

Thanks in advance - again. You've all been so helpful to my MANY questions.

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You only get points for your HIGHEST level of education. So for you, you would only get points for your Masters... not your degree, then your masters (though it's worth getting both assessed).

For your husband, the only sure way of ascertaining the equivalency is for him to apply to WES or one of the other approved ECA organisations for a definitive answer.
We can 'guess' all we like, but they will be able to determine it once and for all. You WILL need this in order to apply for Permanent Residency if you want him to be principal applicant or wish for his education to be included for points purposes), so do make sure that you are choosing 'for Immigration purposes' when submitting, not the one for employment. Your husband will need to contact the various examination boards / colleges etc., as they will need to submit the required documentation directly to WES or whichever organisation you decide to go with. (see list below of approved organisations)

If you wish your education to be considered (for points) or you intend to be the principal applicant you will also have to have your education assessed (ECA).


You are most welcome :)


Being nominated by a Province is the first step in the process. You don't 'enter' you receive nomination, which would give you additional points in order to increase your chances of being picked from the Express Entry pool There is also 'paper based' - non Express Entry - Provincial nomination, but this tends to take longer. FSSW (Ontario) comes under Ontario's Provincial Nominee Program - it allows you to get additional points for Express Entry, it's not a program on it's own, it's a stream under Ontario PNP (although if nominated it may be possible to receive support to obtain a temporary work permit, whilst you wait for an EE invite / for your PR application to be processed.

Whichever you were able to get, once you had Provincial Nomination you would then need to take the 2nd step and apply for Permanent Residency. ALL Permanent Residence applications are Federal.

Do have a good read about Provincial Nomination and Express Entry Immigration

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration...try/works.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration...-nominees.html

So to sum up, due to the education of your husband your first step would probably be to have your education assessed (both of you - depending on what I wrote above) -getting the ECA results will then enable you to determine without doubt what education levels you can put down on your express entry application.
:)
Designated organizations

You must use one of these designated organizations:

• Comparative Education Service – University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies
• International Credential Assessment Service of Canada
• World Education Services
• International Qualifications Assessment Service
• International Credential Evaluation Service

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Hi Siouxe

Thank you. That really helps me/us to clarify it. We'll be back in touch at some point. For now a break from our questions.

Thank you so much