Quebec Immigration - Skilled Worker Program
The Quebec Immigration selection system for Quebec Skilled Workers is designed to indicate which applicants are likely to become economically established upon immigration to Quebec.
Quebec Skilled Worker / Professional applicants intending to reside in Montreal or another city in the Province of Quebec are selected based upon a different set of criteria than applicants who wish to settle elsewhere in Canada.
An applicant can qualify under any occupation under the Quebec Skilled Worker category. Currently, all occupations are open and a job offer from a Canadian employer is not required to be eligible.
Applicants who are successful under the Quebec Immigration selection system are issued a Quebec Selection Certificate, followed by a Canadian Permanent Resident (Immigration) Visa.
To qualify for a Quebec Selection Certificate, Skilled Worker / Professional applicants must score enough points under the Quebec Immigration selection system below. A single applicant must score at least 49 points based on the criteria below. An applicant with a spouse or common-law/conjugal partner must score at least 57 points.
The Quebec Immigration selection factors may be summarized as follows:
Points Factors
Up to 28 points Training (Cutoff Score = 2 points)
Up to 10 points Validated Employment Offer
Up to 08 points Experience
Up to 16 points Age
Up to 22 points Language Proficiency
Up to 08 points Stay and Family in Quebec
Up to 16 points Spouse's Characteristics
Up to 08 points Children
------01 point Financial Self-Sufficiency (Cutoff Score = 1)
Up to 06 points Adaptability
Up to an additional 6 points may be awarded upon the interview for Adaptability. With these points awarded, a single applicant must score a minimum of 55 points. An applicant with a spouse or common-law/conjugal partner must score at least 63 points.
Quebec Skilled Worker / Professional applicants must then successfully complete medical and security examinations conducted by the Canadian government in order to be granted a Canada Immigration (Permanent Resident) Visa.
Quebec Skilled Workers / Professionals are not assessed based upon the selection factors of the Federal Skilled Worker Program. Citizenship and Immigration Canada acknowledges the selection of applicants who meet Quebec immigration selection criteria.
Processing Times
Quebec Skilled Workers / Professionals Processing Times vary from one Canadian Immigration Visa Office to another.
Processing Fees
Quebec Skilled Workers / Professionals Processing Fees are as follows:
Fees Applicant
$395 Principal Applicant
$150 Spouse, de facto spouse
$150 Each dependant child
Quebec Immigration - Training (Updated)
The Training criterion is one of the ten criteria for which points are awarded under the Quebec immigration selection system.
Up to 28 points are awarded under the Training criterion of Quebec immigration on the basis of the following three subcategories:
Schooling
Points Level of Education
02 points Secondary school general diploma
06 points Secondary school vocational diploma
04 points Postsecondary school general diploma attesting to 2 years of full-time studies
06 points Postsecondary school technical diploma attesting to 1 years of full-time studies
06 points Postsecondary school technical diploma attesting to 2 years of full-time studies
10 points Postsecondary school technical diploma attesting to 2 years of full-time studies in training listed in Section A or B of the 'Areas of Training' criterion
08 points Postsecondary school technical diploma attesting to 3 years of full-time studies
10 points Postsecondary school technical diploma attesting to 3 years of full-time studies in training listed in Section A or B of the 'Areas of Training' criterion
04 points Undergraduate diploma attesting to 1 or more years of full-time studies
06 points Undergraduate diploma attesting to 2 or more years of full-time studies 6
10 points Undergraduate diploma attesting to 3 or more years of full-time studies 10 points
12 points Master's Degree
12 points Doctorate
12 points Maximum
Quebec Diploma
Points Quebec Diploma
6 points Quebec Diploma or equivalent
6 points Maximum
Areas of Training
Points Areas of Training
16 points Section A of the areas
12 points Section B of the areas
06 points Section C of the areas
02 points Section D of the areas
00 points Section E, F, or G of the areas
16 points Maximum
The Training criterion is one of the ten criteria for which points are awarded under the Quebec immigration selection system.
Up to 28 points are awarded under the Training criterion of Quebec immigration on the basis of the following three subcategories:
Schooling
Points Level of Education
02 points Secondary school general diploma
06 points Secondary school vocational diploma
04 points Postsecondary school general diploma attesting to 2 years of full-time studies
06 points Postsecondary school technical diploma attesting to 1 years of full-time studies
06 points Postsecondary school technical diploma attesting to 2 years of full-time studies
10 points Postsecondary school technical diploma attesting to 2 years of full-time studies in training listed in Section A or B of the 'Areas of Training' criterion
08 points Postsecondary school technical diploma attesting to 3 years of full-time studies
10 points Postsecondary school technical diploma attesting to 3 years of full-time studies in training listed in Section A or B of the 'Areas of Training' criterion
04 points Undergraduate diploma attesting to 1 or more years of full-time studies
06 points Undergraduate diploma attesting to 2 or more years of full-time studies 6
10 points Undergraduate diploma attesting to 3 or more years of full-time studies 10 points
12 points Master's Degree
12 points Doctorate
12 points Maximum
Quebec Diploma
Points Quebec Diploma
6 points Quebec Diploma or equivalent
6 points Maximum
Areas of Training
Points Areas of Training
16 points Section A of the areas
12 points Section B of the areas
06 points Section C of the areas
02 points Section D of the areas
00 points Section E, F, or G of the areas
16 points Maximum
Quebec Immigration - Work Experience
The Work Experience criterion is one of the ten criteria for which points are awarded under the Quebec Immigration selection system.
Up to 8 points are awarded under the Experience criterion of Quebec immigration. This criterion is absolutely essential. Unless at least 1 point is awarded under the Work Experience criterion, the application will be automatically refused.
Points Experience
0 point Less than 6 months
4 points 6 to 11 months
4 points 12 to 23 months
6 points 24 to 35 months
6 points 36 to 47 months
8 points 48 months and over
8 points Maximum
Notes:
* Work experience must have been accumulated during the five years preceding the application date.
* Work experience includes remunerated employment and internships, whether remunerated or not.
* As an exception, an international student who has received a diploma from a Quebec university or college (or will receive a diploma within 12 months of the application date) does not need to meet the six month work requirement and is automatically awarded 1 point under the Work Experience criterion.
The Work Experience criterion is one of the ten criteria for which points are awarded under the Quebec Immigration selection system.
Up to 8 points are awarded under the Experience criterion of Quebec immigration. This criterion is absolutely essential. Unless at least 1 point is awarded under the Work Experience criterion, the application will be automatically refused.
Points Experience
0 point Less than 6 months
4 points 6 to 11 months
4 points 12 to 23 months
6 points 24 to 35 months
6 points 36 to 47 months
8 points 48 months and over
8 points Maximum
Notes:
* Work experience must have been accumulated during the five years preceding the application date.
* Work experience includes remunerated employment and internships, whether remunerated or not.
* As an exception, an international student who has received a diploma from a Quebec university or college (or will receive a diploma within 12 months of the application date) does not need to meet the six month work requirement and is automatically awarded 1 point under the Work Experience criterion.
Quebec Immigration - Age
The Age criterion is one of the ten criteria for which points are awarded under the Quebec immigration selection system.
Up to 16 points are awarded under the Age criterion of Quebec immigration on the following basis:
Points Age
16 points 18 to 35 years of age
14 points 36 years of age
12 points 37 years of age
10 points 38 years of age
08 points 39 years of age
08 points 40 years of age
04 points 41 years of age
02 points 42 years of age
00 points 43 years of age or older
16 points Maximum
The Age criterion is one of the ten criteria for which points are awarded under the Quebec immigration selection system.
Up to 16 points are awarded under the Age criterion of Quebec immigration on the following basis:
Points Age
16 points 18 to 35 years of age
14 points 36 years of age
12 points 37 years of age
10 points 38 years of age
08 points 39 years of age
08 points 40 years of age
04 points 41 years of age
02 points 42 years of age
00 points 43 years of age or older
16 points Maximum
Quebec Immigration - Language Proficiency
The Language Proficiency criterion for English and French is one of the ten criteria for which points are awarded under the Quebec Immigration selection system.
Up to 22 points are awarded under the Language Proficiency criterion of Quebec immigration on the following basis:
French Language
French Proficiency Low Beginner High Beginner Low Intermediate High Intermediate Advanced
Listening 1 point 3 points 4 points 6 points 8 points
Speaking 1 point 3 points 4 points 6 points 8 points
Maximum 16 points
English Language
English Proficiency Beginner Intermediate Advanced
Listening 1 point 2 points 3 points
Speaking 1 point 2 points 3 points
Maximum 6 points
French Language Proficiency:
BEGINNER LEVELS:
LOW Beginner -
* Listening: Able to understand short statements (commonly used phrases);
* Speaking: Able to express basic needs.
HIGH Beginner -
* Listening: Able to understand practical information of everyday life;
* Speaking: Able to make yourself understood in familiar and foreseeable situations.
INTERMEDIATE LEVELS:
LOW Intermediate -
* Listening: Able to understand significant information about familiar and foreseeable situations;
* Speaking: Able to express yourself in a comprehensible manner on subjects related to everyday life.
HIGH Intermediate -
* Listening: Understand detailed information about subjects you are familiar with, or concrete and abstract subjects;
* Speaking: Can clearly express yourself on subjects related to your areas of interest.
ADVANCED LEVEL:
Advanced -
* Listening: Understand detailed information related to social and professional life;
* Speaking: Can confidently and precisely express yourself on a variety of subjects.
The Language Proficiency criterion for English and French is one of the ten criteria for which points are awarded under the Quebec Immigration selection system.
Up to 22 points are awarded under the Language Proficiency criterion of Quebec immigration on the following basis:
French Language
French Proficiency Low Beginner High Beginner Low Intermediate High Intermediate Advanced
Listening 1 point 3 points 4 points 6 points 8 points
Speaking 1 point 3 points 4 points 6 points 8 points
Maximum 16 points
English Language
English Proficiency Beginner Intermediate Advanced
Listening 1 point 2 points 3 points
Speaking 1 point 2 points 3 points
Maximum 6 points
French Language Proficiency:
BEGINNER LEVELS:
LOW Beginner -
* Listening: Able to understand short statements (commonly used phrases);
* Speaking: Able to express basic needs.
HIGH Beginner -
* Listening: Able to understand practical information of everyday life;
* Speaking: Able to make yourself understood in familiar and foreseeable situations.
INTERMEDIATE LEVELS:
LOW Intermediate -
* Listening: Able to understand significant information about familiar and foreseeable situations;
* Speaking: Able to express yourself in a comprehensible manner on subjects related to everyday life.
HIGH Intermediate -
* Listening: Understand detailed information about subjects you are familiar with, or concrete and abstract subjects;
* Speaking: Can clearly express yourself on subjects related to your areas of interest.
ADVANCED LEVEL:
Advanced -
* Listening: Understand detailed information related to social and professional life;
* Speaking: Can confidently and precisely express yourself on a variety of subjects.
Quebec Immigration - Validated Employment Offer
The Employment criterion is one of the ten criteria for which points are awarded under the Quebec immigration selection system.
Up to 10 points are awarded under the Validated Employment Offer criterion, according to the Quebec Immigration Program the applicant is applying under.
Validated Employment Offer
Points Criteria
06 points Validated employment offer in the metropolitan area of Montreal
10 points Validated employment offer outside the metropolitan area of Montreal
10 points Maximum
The Employment criterion is one of the ten criteria for which points are awarded under the Quebec immigration selection system.
Up to 10 points are awarded under the Validated Employment Offer criterion, according to the Quebec Immigration Program the applicant is applying under.
Validated Employment Offer
Points Criteria
06 points Validated employment offer in the metropolitan area of Montreal
10 points Validated employment offer outside the metropolitan area of Montreal
10 points Maximum
Quebec Immigration - Stay and Family in Quebec
The Stay and Family in Quebec criterion is one of the ten criteria for which points are awarded under the Quebec immigration selection system.
Up to 8 points are awarded under the Stay and Family in Quebec criterion of Quebec immigration on the following basis:
Points Stay in Quebec
5 points To study for 1 regular full-time semester
5 points To study for 2 regular full-time semesters
5 points To work for at least 3 months
5 points To work for at least 6 months
0 points For Business for at least 1 week
1 points Other stay for no less than 2 weeks and not more 3 months
2 points Other stay exceeding 3 months
5 points Maximum
Points Family in Quebec
3 points Spouse
3 points Son or daughter, father or mother, brother or sister
3 points Grandfather or grandmother
0 points Uncle or aunt, nephew or niece
3 points Maximum
Note: To be awarded points under this criterion, the relative or friend must reside in the Province of Quebec.
The Stay and Family in Quebec criterion is one of the ten criteria for which points are awarded under the Quebec immigration selection system.
Up to 8 points are awarded under the Stay and Family in Quebec criterion of Quebec immigration on the following basis:
Points Stay in Quebec
5 points To study for 1 regular full-time semester
5 points To study for 2 regular full-time semesters
5 points To work for at least 3 months
5 points To work for at least 6 months
0 points For Business for at least 1 week
1 points Other stay for no less than 2 weeks and not more 3 months
2 points Other stay exceeding 3 months
5 points Maximum
Points Family in Quebec
3 points Spouse
3 points Son or daughter, father or mother, brother or sister
3 points Grandfather or grandmother
0 points Uncle or aunt, nephew or niece
3 points Maximum
Note: To be awarded points under this criterion, the relative or friend must reside in the Province of Quebec.
Quebec Immigration - Spouse's Characteristics
The Spouse's Characteristics criterion (which also applies to Common-law/Conjugal Partners) is one of the ten criteria for which points are awarded under the Quebec immigration selection system.
Up to 16 points are awarded under the Spouse's Characteristics criterion of Quebec immigration on the following basis:
Points Spouse's Education Level
1 point Secondary school general diploma
2 points Secondary school vocational diploma
1 point Postsecondary school general diploma attesting to 2 years of full-time studies
2 points Postsecondary technical diploma attesting to 1 or 2 years of full-time studies
3 points Postsecondary technical diploma attesting to 3 years of full-time studies
1 point Undergraduate diploma attesting to 1 year of full-time studies
2 points Undergraduate diploma attesting to 2 years of full-time studies
3 points Undergraduate diploma attesting to 3 years of full-time studies
3 points Master's degree attesting to 1 or more years of full-time studies
3 points Doctorate
3 points Maximum
Points Spouse's Area of Training
4 points Section A of the areas
3 points Section B of the areas
2 points Section C of the areas
1 points Section D of the areas
0 points Section E, F or G of the areas
4 points Maximum
Points Professional Experience
0 point 6 to 11 months
0 point 12 months or more
Notes:
* Work experience must have been accumulated during the five years preceding the application date.
* Work experience includes remunerated employment and internships, whether remunerated or not.
* As an exception, an international student who has received a diploma from a Quebec university or college (or will receive a diploma within 12 months of the application date) does not need to meet the six month work requirement and is automatically awarded 1 point under the Work Experience criterion.
Points Spouse's Age
3 points 18 to 35 years of age
2 points 36 years of age
2 points 37 years of age
2 points 38 years of age
2 points 39 years of age
1 point 40 years of age
1 point 41 years of age
1 point 42 years of age
0 43 years of age or older
3 points Maximum
Points Spouse's Language Proficiency : French Proficiency
0 - 6 points Oral interaction
0 points Written comprehension
6 points Maximum
The Spouse's Characteristics criterion (which also applies to Common-law/Conjugal Partners) is one of the ten criteria for which points are awarded under the Quebec immigration selection system.
Up to 16 points are awarded under the Spouse's Characteristics criterion of Quebec immigration on the following basis:
Points Spouse's Education Level
1 point Secondary school general diploma
2 points Secondary school vocational diploma
1 point Postsecondary school general diploma attesting to 2 years of full-time studies
2 points Postsecondary technical diploma attesting to 1 or 2 years of full-time studies
3 points Postsecondary technical diploma attesting to 3 years of full-time studies
1 point Undergraduate diploma attesting to 1 year of full-time studies
2 points Undergraduate diploma attesting to 2 years of full-time studies
3 points Undergraduate diploma attesting to 3 years of full-time studies
3 points Master's degree attesting to 1 or more years of full-time studies
3 points Doctorate
3 points Maximum
Points Spouse's Area of Training
4 points Section A of the areas
3 points Section B of the areas
2 points Section C of the areas
1 points Section D of the areas
0 points Section E, F or G of the areas
4 points Maximum
Points Professional Experience
0 point 6 to 11 months
0 point 12 months or more
Notes:
* Work experience must have been accumulated during the five years preceding the application date.
* Work experience includes remunerated employment and internships, whether remunerated or not.
* As an exception, an international student who has received a diploma from a Quebec university or college (or will receive a diploma within 12 months of the application date) does not need to meet the six month work requirement and is automatically awarded 1 point under the Work Experience criterion.
Points Spouse's Age
3 points 18 to 35 years of age
2 points 36 years of age
2 points 37 years of age
2 points 38 years of age
2 points 39 years of age
1 point 40 years of age
1 point 41 years of age
1 point 42 years of age
0 43 years of age or older
3 points Maximum
Points Spouse's Language Proficiency : French Proficiency
0 - 6 points Oral interaction
0 points Written comprehension
6 points Maximum
Quebec Immigration - Presence of Accompanying Children
The Presence of Accompanying Children criterion is one of the ten criteria for which points are awarded under the Quebec immigration selection system.
Up to 8 points are awarded under the Presence of Accompanying Children criterion of Quebec immigration on the following basis:
Points Accompanying Children : Age of Children
4 points For each child 12 years of age or younger
2 point For each child 13 to 21 years of age
8 points Maximum
The Presence of Accompanying Children criterion is one of the ten criteria for which points are awarded under the Quebec immigration selection system.
Up to 8 points are awarded under the Presence of Accompanying Children criterion of Quebec immigration on the following basis:
Points Accompanying Children : Age of Children
4 points For each child 12 years of age or younger
2 point For each child 13 to 21 years of age
8 points Maximum
Quebec Immigration - Financial Self-Sufficiency
The Financial Self-sufficiency criterion is one of the ten criteria for which points are awarded under the Quebec immigration selection system.
One point is awarded under the Financial Self-sufficiency criterion of Quebec immigration. This criterion is absolutely essential and stipulates a minimum funds requirement. Unless the 1 point is awarded under the Financial Autonomy criterion, the application will be automatically refused.
Points Financial Self-sufficiency
1 point Making of a contract (Cutoff score =1)
1 point Maximum
The Financial Self-sufficiency criterion is one of the ten criteria for which points are awarded under the Quebec immigration selection system.
One point is awarded under the Financial Self-sufficiency criterion of Quebec immigration. This criterion is absolutely essential and stipulates a minimum funds requirement. Unless the 1 point is awarded under the Financial Autonomy criterion, the application will be automatically refused.
Points Financial Self-sufficiency
1 point Making of a contract (Cutoff score =1)
1 point Maximum
Quebec Immigration - Adaptability The Adaptability criterion is one of the ten criteria for which points are awarded under the Quebec immigration selection system. Up to 6 points are awarded under the Adaptability criterion of Quebec immigration on the following basis: Points Adaptability Factor 0-6 points Overall assessment 6 points Maximum . =================================================================== |
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