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by klipt 1949 days ago
In the US a student visa never leads to naturalization, you need a green card first. I think that's the case in most countries.

I heard of someone from Haiti getting Canadian citizenship while going to grad school in Quebec but that seems more an exception than the rule.
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samus 1949 days ago
The French language requirement doesn't seem too onerous in this case as French is one of the official languages of Haiti.
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gamekathu 1949 days ago
My point was mainly directed at both PR and naturalization aspects of Canada that was mentioned in this post. Even if you are not a student, the road to PR in Quebec is long if you do not have meet the language requirement. Typically you apply for Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) which is a pre-requirement for PR. This pre-requirement also has a pre-requirement nowadays, which is getting an invitation to apply for CSQ through ARRIMA (which has a yearly cap). In total,even if you are not a student, if you do not meet language requirement, it can take 3-4 years just to get the PR, and 3 more for citizenship. Thus, my point was against the classic misconception of “easy path to citizenship” of Canada made by this post (and frankly by a lot of people in general, as they tend to overlook Quebec).
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S53Vflnr4n 1949 days ago
People choosing Quebec to immigrate must be either fluent in French or stupid. Quebec immigration is perhaps one of the most arcane system and politically influenced. To compare it only takes 4 or 6 months to get a PR in rest of Canada if you have the right skills. In Quebec, even if you have the right skills and speaks French, it takes a minimum of 2 years if the red tape allows. If you do not know French with the right skills 3 to 4 years.
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gamekathu 1949 days ago
For some people the choice is governed by the educational institution. Sure, I could have applied to UofT but my research led me to McGill (and I’m frankly glad that happened).
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S53Vflnr4n 1949 days ago
Education yes. Everything else you won’t be that glad.
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klipt 1949 days ago
Yeah I don't know why anyone would choose Quebec if they aren't already fluent in French.
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