Quebec’s immigration plan for 2023 aims to welcome up to 52,500 new permanent residents to the province through various immigration programs.
Under the Cullen/Couture Agreement in 1978, the Federal Government recognized the distinct identity of Quebec by giving Quebec a say in the selection of immigrants and allowed it to define its own selection criteria.
2-STEP IMMIGRATION PROCESS
Immigration to Quebec is a two-step process in which an applicant first applies for a certificat de selection du Quebec (CSQ), a document that allows the holder to immigrate to Quebec.
Once the applicant obtains a CSQ, the applicant must then submit an application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for federal approval before the Canadian Immigration (Permanent Resident) Visa can be issued.
Eligibility:
– Have obtained a degree or diploma from an educational institution recognized by the Quebec Ministry of Education within the past 36 months
– Have studied in Quebec for at least 1,800 hours (two years)
– Have successfully completed an advanced intermediate level French course at a Quebec educational institution, if his or her studies were not completed in French
Eligibility:
– Have 12 months of work experience in Quebec in a skilled, managerial, or professional occupation in the 24 months prior to submission of the application
– Must be employed and show legal status in Quebec at the time of the application
– Have successfully completed an advanced intermediate level French course at a Quebec educational institution, if his or her studies were not completed in French
This program assesses your socio-occupational characteristics based on ten factors and also takes into account the characteristics of your spouse or de facto spouse included in your application.
– Education – Quebec has divided all courses into 5 areas based on the province’s economic needs.
– Work Experience
– Age
– Knowledge of French and English
– Stay in Quebec and family relationship in Quebec
– Valid employment offer
– Characteristics regarding accompanying spouse
– Number of children under the age of 22 who will be accompanying you
– Capacity of financial self-sufficiency
To qualify, a solo applicant must score at least 50 points while those applicants with a spouse or a common-law partner must score at least 59 points.
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