Is TEF a must to obtain a Canadian PR???

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abchoudary

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Hello all,

I am in a big fix now and hope someone might help me out here.


I choose WWICS Canada serivces(A consulting company) for assisting me in obtaining a Canadian PR. I know I did a foolish thing, but at that time I was too stressed out and tensed to review my decision.

Anyways, this company has been giving me a lot of trouble since day one. Though I submitted my papers in April, my case wasn't submitted until September.(mind you all, my entire documents were sent promptly and are all perfect).

Now they come back to me last week and insist that I take a TEF (French Examination Test) so I get my PR.This really made me furious and now ama little tensed too. I clearly mentioned in my application that I have a zero knowledge in French. So why would they still need me to take the exam?? I talked to the guys at the agency and they say I take up some carsh course in French and appear fro the test. Isn't this ridiculous?? How can I Learn a language in one Month and does the Canadian immigration officers believe that people can learn in a month or so.

Also, I would want to know if we recieve any sort of confirmation from Canadian Immigration Services that our documents have been recieved. I mean any sort of acknowledgement?.

Please suggest/add your thoughts/give me your input.

Thank you all in advance for all your help guys!!!!1

ABC
 
I thought that french is needed only if you intend to settle in Quebec?

Why dont you call CIC at 416 973 4444 and speak to a officer?
Tell them your problem and about your lawyer?

Also tell them if it is possible to do away with the lawyer? Just an idea, its up to you.
 
I would say it was my ill fate that I choose to call the WWICS in haste.

Thank you for your suggestion Mercury and I think I will call the number you listed.


One more question, is there a number I can call and lodge a Fradulent complaint against WWICS for misguiding and misinterpreting things? This guy is harassing me mentally big time and is treating me like am an illeterate. Its not out of anger I say this, but its just to make sure no other person suffers like I am going through right now.


Thank you again for your help Mercury!!!!

Regards
ABC
 
My 2 Cents

In my opinion there is no need to go thru a lawyer/agency for Canadian immigration.The forms can be downloaded and its practically a "no brainer".I am not sure why this agency mentioned you to study French in a short span of time.Is there any way you can back off that agency and apply on your own??

All the best my friend.
 
Have you calculate your points

for immigration,

I think he is forcing u because of u need some points for immigration.



Tell me ur total education period?

because in my case there is no need, but i learn from my city.

actually its not a short course , i completed 1 yr course.

try to get employment from canada then it will increase more points
 
Still in a mess

I have already discussed it with them

-- You are right that they are making me to take the test so that I will make the qualifying mark (which is 75).

Right now, I am at 71 and they need 4 more points to make it to the qualifying mark.

I dont have any problem taking the English test (by the way) the english points are already added to the total 71, but again there is TEF and they want me to take that so that they can make up the 4 points

-- Any ideas and thoughts about getting around searching for jobs in Canada which would make my case a bit stronger. It is no brainer but it turned out into a big mess and I will be losing all the money that I put into it

Donot hesistate to share your thoughts... Will be real big help

-- Thanks for all who have done so till now..
 
If you falling hsort of points then you better hurry up and take the test for french language. Maybe you can do a shorter course.


Trying to find a job in Canada beforehand may be difficult. I dont want to discourage you but that is the truth. Unless you know somebody who can employ you.

what is your field of expertise?
 
Dear ABC,
Here is what I think:
your consultant assessed you on the earlier rules and made an offer of 'PR of Money-back'. They waited to file your applicationn because there was a lot of debate over whether these would be adopted. Then when the rules changed and they knew that you would be short, they asked you to take french classes.
Before you enroll for any costly course: go to this website-it is one of the best online resources for learning french and it is free.
www.helio.org/education/french/basics/index.html
I am in Canada now for the last 3 years and can tell you that conversing in French is far from easy. But I am sure that in 3 months, you can get the min. points if you put in some real effort.
 
hey

if youdidnot paid any consultanting fee , email me i will tell u one good immigration consultancy.

Good luck
 
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