Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSW)
This program is for skilled workers who want to become permanent residents of Canada and live in Quebec.
Quebec Skilled Workers Program (QSWP)
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Quebec Skilled Workers Program (QSWP)
The Quebec Skilled Worker Program is for candidates with skilled work experience and who can contribute to the economy of the province and plan to settle in Quebec. The Program does not require French proficiency and also considers English speakers who wish to settle in Quebec.
What Is Arrima Online Portal?
The Quebec Ministère de l’Immigration, Francisation et Integration (MIFI) manages the applications for the Quebec Skilled Worker (QSW) program via the Arrima portal.
Applicants who wish to apply to QSW need to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) form online with the required information about language proficiency, work experience, a field of training, and education. Based on their scores, candidates then enter the pool from where MIFI select candidates to apply for a CSQ.
After the invite, candidates have a stipulated amount of time to submit a complete application. Applications submitted via the Arrima portal for CSQ gets processed within six months.
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Requirements For Québec Skilled Worker Program
To assess your eligibility under Quebec Immigration regulations, utilize our complimentary points calculator:
The selection factors for Quebec immigration include:
- Age limit: Below 40 years.
- Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in any field.
- Minimum of 2 years of work experience.
- Attainment of at least 50 points (for single applicants only).
- Proficiency in either English or French.
- Holding an educational credential from Quebec, such as a diploma or degree, provides an advantage but is not obligatory.
- Clean criminal record.
- Good physical health.
What Are The Selection Factors For Quebec Skilled Worker Program?
Applicants must meet the minimum required on the eligibility grid to receive a certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ – Québec selection certificate). The points for education depend on the area of study of the applicant.
While candidates applying with a spouse need to score a minimum of 52 points on the employability factors and 59 points in total, those without a spouse need to score 43 points on the employability factors and 50 points in total.
| Factor | Points | |
|---|---|---|
| Without spouse | With spouse | |
| Education | 26 | 26 |
| Experience | 8 | 8 |
| Age | 16 | 16 |
| Language Proficiency | 22 | 22 |
| Connection to Quebec | 8 | 8 |
| Accompanying Spouse Factor | 17 | 17 |
| Valid Job Offer | 14 | 14 |
| Employability Eligibility Score | 43 | 52 |
| Children | 8 | 8 |
| Capacity for financial autonomy (eliminatory) | 1 | 1 |
| Minimum Eligibility Score | 50 | 59 |
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How To Apply For Quebec Skilled Worker Program?
Initially, you need to undergo an Initial Evaluation to determine your eligibility and assess your points. For single applicants, a total of 50 points is required to qualify throughout the process. If accompanied by a spouse or common-law partner, you need to score 59 points for your factors and your spouse’s eligible factors.
The Quebec Skilled Worker Visa Program operates through a Declaration of Interest system. As an applicant, you must create a profile in the form of an Expression of Interest, which is then placed in a pool of applications. Each stage has specific prerequisites that must be met, and a minimum points threshold must be reached at each stage for your application to proceed.
Here is an overview of the Quebec skilled visa process under the new Quebec Skilled Worker Program:
- Stage 1: Expression of Interest Submission
Create an Expression of Interest (online profile) with MIDI. Include all family, work, and background details in the profile. Prior to this, it is important to demonstrate sufficient funds and Quebec immigration points.
- Stage 2: Receipt of Quebec Skilled Certificate
Draws will be conducted, and applications are selected from the Expression of Interest pool based on points and various undisclosed parameters. Selected applicants will receive an invitation to apply for a Quebec Skilled Certificate (CSQ).
- Stage 3: Application for Permanent Residence to the Federal Government of Canada
After completing Invitation to Apply (ITA) formalities and submitting a CSQ application, you must apply for a permanent residence visa to the Federal Government upon receipt of the Quebec Skilled Certificate.
- Step 4: Creation of Express Entry Profile
Upon completing your ECA and Language tests, you’ll accumulate adequate FSTP points to craft an Express Entry profile for the Federal Skilled Trades Program.
Cost Of Quebec Immigration
immigrating through the Quebec Skilled Workers program incurs various expenses. Let’s break them down:
Application Fees:
- Principal Applicant and Spouse: CAD 550
- Dependent: CAD 150
Visa Fees:
- Principal Applicant: $785
- Spouse: $168
- Dependent Child (per child): $168
Additionally, There Is A Right To Permanent Residence Fee:
- Principal Applicant and Spouse: CAD 490
Other expenses may include costs for medical examinations, police clearance certificates, and language testing.
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Processing Time For Yukon PNP:
The application processing timeframe for both the Skilled Worker Immigration Program and the Critical Worker Immigration Program under Yukon PNP goes from 12 weeks to 14 weeks. This timeframe might get extended in cases of a large number of PNP PR applications.
Processing Time For Quebec Immigration
What Is The Processing Time For PEQ?
The PEQ (Quebec Experience Program) previously had a processing standard of 20 days. However, the province is now committed to processing applications within a maximum of 6 months to ensure equitable treatment of PEQ and Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) candidates.
The transition to Quebec involves a two-stage process.
The first stage comprises three parts:
- Verification of documents
- Preliminary review
- Selection review
The second stage is a federal application process involving police clearance, medical examinations, and visa stamping. This stage may take up to 12 months once document verification is completed.
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