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Quebec Skilled Worker Program

Canada is one of the top destinations for individuals and families seeking to live and work abroad. One of the best places to live in Canada is the French-speaking province of Quebec. Skilled immigrants with the desire to relocate to Canada permanently in order to live and work in Quebec will need to apply for the points-based Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP).

This two-step Canadian immigration program essentially entails putting in an application for the QWSP, and if Quebec provincial officials respond by issuing a Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ), the next thing to do is to apply for a Canadian visa with the national government.

Living in Quebec

Quebec is a spectacular choice for permanent residence in Canada because of its history, culture, people, and natural scenery. This large Canadian province was initially occupied by the French, while the remainder of present-day Canada was inhabited by the British. For this reason, the majority of people living in Quebec speak French, although some people speak English as well. This is unlike Canada’s other nine provinces and three territories, in which most of the residents speak English, although some also understand French.

This unique French-Canadian way of life makes Quebec all the more different from the remainder of Canada. Quebec is also a major Canadian tourist destination for people from all over the world, making it one of the major contributors to Canada’s economy.

Apart from being the largest province in Canada, Quebec also has the second largest population and economy, which is one of the major creators of jobs in Canada. Additionally, Montreal is the second most populous Canadian city, and it ranked #21 for the best quality of life out of about 450 cities evaluated by the Mercer Global Quality of Living Survey in 2023.

Quebec is a great location for quality education, as it is home to a number of the best universities in Canada. It is also the ideal place to live in Canada for families seeking to experience a high standard of living or skilled immigrants with the ability to communicate in French.

QSWP Overview

The Quebec Regular Skilled Worker Program is a points-based Canadian immigration program for foreign workers interested in living and working in Quebec. Points are given out based on different factors and it requires a minimum number of points to qualify. The minimum points required are determined by the marital status of the applicant. A single applicant needs a minimum of 50 points, while an applicant who is married or has a partner must get 59 points. Essentially, the Quebec Skilled Worker Program application is a two-step process.

The first step of the application process is the submission of an Expression of Interest (EOI) by the applicant via Quebec’s online “Arrima” system. The content of the EOI includes the applicant’s personal information, details about his/her education, work experience, contact details, valid job offer, French and/or English communication abilities, as well as other details.

The EOI will then be reviewed by the Quebec provincial authorities and placed in the Expression of Interest Bank (EIB) if the applicant meets the QSWP criteria.

If an applicant receives the Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ), as well as an invitation from the appropriate Quebec provincial authorities, he/she can proceed to the next stage of the QSWP application process.

In the second stage, the applicant will file the Application for Permanent Residency in Canada, along with the needed documents and fee(s), with the Canadian immigration agency.

The Canadian immigration officials will examine the visa application, medical report(s), along with other submitted documents. They will also carry out a background check of all the applicants. The applicant will receive a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) and a stamp of permanent residency in his/her passport if the application is approved by the Canadian immigration officials.

After being approved for Canadian permanent residency, the new immigrant will be permitted to relocate to Quebec to live and work. The applicant will be required to pay the Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF), as well as a smaller fee to receive the Permanent Resident Card. The hard plastic Permanent Resident Card will be carried by the immigrant while living in Canada as official identification and proof of Canadian permanent residency.

This is just a short overview about the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP). Please be aware that the requirements and procedures can be updated at any time by the Canadian immigration officials.

Permanent Residency Benefits

Immigrants who are approved for Canadian permanent residency enjoy several benefits. For example, a Canadian permanent resident can live in Canada for a limitless time period. People with permanent residency via the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) can legally study and work in Canada as well.

Some other benefits of permanent residency include having a bank account and driver’s license in Canada, being able to purchase a home in Canada, the ability to travel to and from Canada, starting a business in Canada, and being able to sponsor qualified relatives for a Canadian visa.

A permanent resident may apply to become a Canadian citizen after living in Canada for at least three years and fulfilling other requirements. If the citizenship application is approved, he/she will be able to receive a Canadian passport, vote and enjoy other benefits.

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