Among the many provinces of Canada, Quebec is the most preferred destination for migration. Skilled Worker (Professionals) applicants who intend to reside in Montreal or in another city or region within the province of Quebec are assessed under Quebec Skilled Worker Program. The province of Quebec in Canada offers an immigrant visa separate from the programs offered by Federal Skilled Worker of Canada. The Quebec Skilled Worker Program is an option for those who intend to permanently settle down in Quebec. This program is completely managed by the Quebec provincial authorities.
This is the application process for skilled workers who want to become permanent residents of Canada and live in Quebec. Quebec has a special agreement on immigration with the Government of Canada. The province has its own rules for choosing immigrants who will adapt well to living there.
To immigrate to Canada as a Quebec-Selected Skilled Worker, you must apply in the following 2 stages:
- Apply to the Government of Quebec for a Quebec Selection [CSQ]).
- The Province of Quebec will assess you, using its own rules.
- The certificate shows that the Province of Quebec has accepted you as an immigrant.
- If the Province of Quebec chooses you and gives you a CSQ, you must apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada for permanent residence.
These instructions are for your application for permanent residence only.
You can apply as a Quebec-Selected Skilled Worker Visa if you are able to manage the below criteria:
- You must points test pass mark of 50 points under the Quebec Immigration selection system criteria. However, if your application involves accompanying of spouse/common law partner/ conjugal partner, you need score overall 57 points.
- You should have a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) from the Government of Quebec
- You need to submit a complete Permanent Residence application, including police certificates
In order to qualify for a CSQ, you must score enough points under the Quebec Immigration selection factors described below. A single (unmarried) applicant must score at least 50 points based on the below criteria, while an applicant with a spouse or common-law partner must score at least 59 points.
The following table will helps you with detailed information on the selection factors for Quebec Skilled Worker Program:
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Factors
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Points
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Age
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Up to 16 points
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Area Of Training
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Up to 12 points
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Validated Employment Offer
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Up to 14 points
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Work Experience
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Up to 8 points
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Education
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Up to 14 points (Cutoff Score = 2 points)
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Language Proficiency
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Up to 22 points
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Stay And Family In Quebec
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Up to 8 points
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Spouse/Common-law partner Characteristics
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Up to 17 points
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Presence Of Accompanying Children
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Up to 8 points
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Financial Self-Sufficiency
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1 point
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Many of the documents required in order to apply for the Quebec Skilled Worker, the following aspects too are mandatory
- Attest certified true copies (the document(s) you are submitting must be certified true to their original; either by the issuer of the document of by a recognized authority from the country/territory that issued the document).
- Language test results must be submitted along with immigration applications (French Language ability test and English Language ability test, both)
- Evident certifications sound health and good character (approved by Canadian government)
Quebec Skilled Worker Program Processing Times
Processing Times for the Quebec Skilled Worker Program vary from one Canadian Immigration Visa Office to another.
Quebec Skilled Worker Program Processing Fee
Processing fees for the Quebec Skilled Worker Program for 2018 are as follows:
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Applicant
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Fees
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Principal Applicant
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CAD $785
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Spouse, de facto spouse
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CAD $168
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Each dependent child (Below 18 )
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CAD $168
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In order to live and work in Quebec, an applicant has to apply for immigration under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program. It has to be remembered that this program is different from the Skilled Migrant program offered by Federal Canada.
Swainz has a separate team for consultants who deal with Quebec immigration program. With years of experience and specifically trained in this category, we offer the best of services to ensure that your endeavor is a success.
To get more details on this program and overall application processing that may be applicable to your application, you can reach out us