A comprehensive guide to Quebec Immigration

1. QUEBEC

2. OVERVIEWThe province of Quebec is a French-speaking province, but immigration to Quebec is not limited to French speakers. Quebec has several different immigration programs for workers, students, and businesspeople. We’ve prepared this guide to give you an overview of Quebec’s immigration options.While French is not a mandatory requirement for those looking to immigrate to Quebec, it is advantageous. Most of Quebec’s immigration programs prioritize those with demonstrated French-language proficiency.Developed by the Government of Quebec and the Canadian Federal Government, the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP)enables highly educated and trained foreign nationals to immigrate to Quebec as skilled workers. Prospective immigrants who apply to the Skilled Worker Quebec Program are evaluated according to a selection grid of factors, and applicants who score enough points are given a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) which they can then use to apply for Canadian permanent residency.

3. Quebec Skilled Worker EligibilityEligibility for the Quebec Immigration Skilled Worker Program is determined by nine selection factors. Quebec Skilled Worker Program points are awarded according to these Immigration Quebec selection criteria in order to identify which possible immigrants are most likely to flourish economically once in Quebec. To qualify for immigration to Canada as a Quebec-selected skilled worker, a solo applicant must score at least50 points. Potential immigrants who apply with a spouse or a common-law partner must score at least 59 points in order to be eligible for the QSW Program

4. Quebec has launched a new points system to rank the profiles of immigration candidates in the Arrima expression of interest pool. Up to 1,320 points are available, of which 580 are for human capital factors and 740 for factors related to Quebec’s labour market needs. The human capital criteria include French language ability, bilingual ability, age, work experience, and education. The labour market factors include work experience in a field where there is a shortage, education in Quebec, work experience in the rest of Canada, and job opportunities inside and outside the Greater Montreal area. This last criterion carries significant weight since job offers outside the Montreal metropolitan area can be worth up to 380 points, while offers in Montreal obtain 180 points. New step in the launch of the declaration of interest system based on invitation criteria in Arrima- July 2021

5. Related to human capital, namely Knowledge of French Knowledge of French and English Age Length of professional experience Level of education Related to the needs of the labour market in Québec and to changing government priorities (e.g., having an occupation considered to be in complete or slight shortage of workforce in Québec or having a good knowledge of French), namely Workforce diagnosis combined, if applicable, with the length of experience in the profession practiced Field of training Québec diploma Length of professional experience in Québec Length of professional experience in the rest of Canada Validated job offer combined, if applicable, instead of the job depending on whether it is located inside or outside the territory of Greater Montréal List of criteria and their score

6. Related to the spouse or de-facto spouse (if applicable), namely Knowledge of French Level of education Québec diploma Certain invitations can also be sent based on criteria such as: the destination region in Québec; Profession practiced. All criteria are scored or are used to identify a specific profile. Then, these criteria can be used to classify people in the expression of interest bank. People can thus be invited, in particular on the basis of their score.

7. Refer to attached word file for Eligibility Initial Eligibility Criteria . Minimum 50 points is required for Single. Minimum 59 points is required with Spouse. Important Factors needs to be taken Care : Education: Your level of education or work training is crucial for the eligibility process Work Experience:You must have a relevant experience of five years from the date of your submission. Your occupation should be above skill Level D as defined by NOC. Selection Factors - QSW Points Grid

8. Valid Job Offer: Before coming to Quebec, you must have a valid job opportunity from a Quebec employer. It should be validated by the Quebec Ministere. Financial independence: You must have enough funds to sustain yourself after you move to Quebec and your spouse or family if you are moving along with them Language ability:your application will be assessed on the basis of your level of language proficiency in English and French. Others: The characteristics of your spouse and the number of children under the age of 22 in case moving with family also matter.

9. Step1 - Checking eligibility Passing score - The minimum score needed is 50 and 59 if you are married. Age- You need to be 18 years or older than that. Language proficiency - You need to show competent skills in English or French. Job offer - A job offer increases your Quebec immigration points. Work experience- You need work experience of three years in the last five years. It should be well documented with supporting documents. Valid documents - You need to provide documents of your educational qualifications, transcripts, certificates, and other necessary proofs. Diplomas or diplomed’etudesprofessionnelles are valid. Funds - You also need to show financial proof that you have  adequate amounts to settle in Canada. Application Processfor QuebecImmigration

10. Step 2 – Create Arrima Application and get a EOI Score. You can start your process for immigration through the Regular Skilled Worker Program but must compulsorily have an Expression of Interest (EOI) created in the Arrima portal – which is must similar to the Canada Express Entry system point-based application management system.  Step 3 - Get Invite from Quebec as per Invitation Criteria. If you receive an invitation for permanent selection, you’ll have a deadline to submit your complete application along with all the relevant documents and application processing fee. Step 4 - You’ll then receive a CSQ by the Quebec immigration authority stating you have been approved for permanent selection by the province. Afterward, the candidates can then apply for a Canadian permanent residency, thereafter you’ll have to undertake a medical examination and a police clearance test for admissibility.

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