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How To Migrate To Québec in 2025?

The Federal Skilled worker program has a very high threshold. This makes it difficult for many skilled professionals to immigrate to Canada. Whereas, Québec Skilled Immigration Program offers an easier path to Canada.

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The Quebec Skilled worker Immigration Program

The Federal Skilled worker visa or the FSW visa is difficult to obtain. So for most foreign nationals, the Québec Skilled worker program is the easier Plan-B. The Québec Government introduced this program. The main aim was to create a hassle-free and less tedious immigration procedure so that skilled professionals could easily move to the province.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Eligibility for Québec Skilled Worker Immigration

To check your eligibility as per Quebec Immigration laws, you can avail our free points calculator:

 The Quebec immigration selection factors are:

  • Your age should be under 40.
  • You need a Bachelor’s degree in any stream.
  • You need to have work experience of at least 2 years.
  • You need to score at least 50 points (for solo applicants only). 
  • You should have competent skills in English or French.
  • Education in Quebec, like a Quebec diploma or degree is always an advantage. This is not mandatory.
  • You must not have any criminal records.
  • You should be in good health.

Documents required for the Quebec immigration skilled worker program

The comprehensive checklist of documents required for the Quebec immigration skilled worker program are:

These are the documents that help in recognizing your identity and civil status from your home country.

The documents which are valid for this purpose are:

  • Passport
  • PAN Card
  • Birth Certificate
  • Marriage Certificate
  • Voter ID
  • Aadhar Card

For permanent residency, you need to submit these documents with your application form.

However, the passport is the most globally recognized mandatory document. Therefore, we recommend you to submit your passport.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Application Process for Quebec Immigration

The complete application process of Quebec immigration is as follows:

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 diplome d’etudes professionnelles are valid.
  • Funds – You also need to show financial proof that you have adequate amounts to settle in Canada.

You need to provide the following categories of documents:

  • Documentation Proving Identity and Civil Status.
  • Documentation Related to Work Experience
  • Proof of Language Proficiency
  • Proof of Travel
  • Proof of Marriage and Children(if applicable)
  • Police Clearance Certificate
  • Proof of Funds
  • You need to fill up the application form correctly with precision.
  • You need to submit all the necessary documents.
  • Immigration agents will verify your documents and application.
  • The documents verification and processing time can be 17 months.
  • You also might need to furnish additional documents if required.
  • Providing false or fabricated documents will lead to immediate rejection.
  • You will be disbarred from applying for permanent residence for the next five years.
  • The immigration authorities will be providing a CSQ.
  • CSQ permits you to immigrate to Quebec.
  • The first phase takes up to three months.
  • After that, you can apply for the Permanent Residence visa with the Federal Government.
  • The Federal Government issues you and your family a Permanent Residency visa.
  • Issuing a PR visa will depend on fulfilling the eligibility criteria of the Immigration laws set by the Federal Government and IRCC.
  • The processing time can be up to 9 months.
  • As per new regulations, you need to follow a point structure.
  • The Quebec points system is similar to the Canadian Express Entry System.
  • The points system and allotment of Quebec immigration points are different.

Quebec Immigration Cost 

There are several costs involved in immigration through the Quebec Skilled Workers program.

Let’s begin with the application fee:

  • Principal Applicant: $785
  • Spouse: $168
  • Dependent Child(each): $168

We then have the Visa fees:

  • Principal Applicant and Spouse: CAD 550
  • Dependent: CAD 150

Following this, we have the Right to Permanent Residence Fee:

  • Principal Applicant and Spouse: CAD 490

There are also costs involved for medical examinations, police clearance certificates and language testing.



Processing Time for Quebec Immigration

What is the processing time of PEQ? The PEQ (Quebec Experience Program) has had a processing standard of 20 days, however the province is now committing to processing applications within a maximum of 6 months. The reason for this is Quebec wants to ensure it is treating PEQ and Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) candidates equally.

The shift to Quebec is a two stage process.

The first stage can be divided into 3 parts:

  • Verification of documents
  • Preliminary review
  • Selection review 

The second stage is a federal application process. It involves police clearing, medicals and visa stamping. The process may take upto 12 months once the documents are verified.



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Other Important FAQs

How many points are required for Québec immigration?

You need to score at least 50 points to qualify for Quebec immigration/citizenship canada. If you are planning to move with your family, the principal applicant needs to score at least 59 points.

There are several benefits that you and your families can get. Some of the most important benefits are:

  • Easy immigration – Quebec immigration is one of the simplest and fastest immigration pathways.
  • Diverse population – The cultural diversity offers a very healthy environment. Quebec values are ideal for raising a family.
  • Healthcare – You get access to the same healthcare facilities as other citizens with permanent resident status.
  • Education – Quebec has a brilliant educational system. The educational system comes with a wide range of courses available to everyone. Therefore, it is great for international students. Students graduating from Quebec can work here, as they now belong to the Quebec Experience class.
  • Work opportunities – There are ample work opportunities available for foreign nationals. You get complete access to the labor market. Foreign students can also look for employment opportunities here.
  • Quick passage – Quebec immigration is the most convenient method of immigrating to Canada.
  • Eco-friendly – Quebec is one of the pollution-free regions in the world.
  • Quebec is Canada’s largest province. Its capital is Quebec City, which is the oldest city in Canada.
  • It is the second most populated province in Canada right after Ontario.
  • Quebec is one of the best places you can immigrate to Canada for many reasons.
  • The Quebec skilled worker program is one of the easiest and best ways to move to Canada.
  • A federal skilled worker visa is difficult to obtain. So if you are unsure of getting that, the more comfortable option is the Quebec Immigration Program.
  • Temporary workers are considered.
  • You need to meet the eligibility criteria and get your scores in the points-based system.
  • You also need to provide the correct supporting documents. Submit the completed application form on time.

The Immigration application procedure is also more straightforward when compared to others.

The time taken to get permanent residency in Quebec is usually 12-16 months.

The minimum score required for Quebec immigration is a CLB 7 in all categories (which is 6.0 in each category on the IELTS General Training). Although a CLB 7 is good enough, we suggest aiming for a CLB 9.

ECA or an Educational Criteria Assessment is not required for the Quebec skilled worker program.

The Ministère is continuing to process applications for permanent selection, regardless of the program under which they were submitted. Currently, the government as well as all ministries are mobilized to slow the spread of the virus and limit the impact of the unprecedented crisis we are facing. The government measures implemented over the last few days to respond to the current situation could affect application processing times.

The CSQ is a document stating that an applicant has officially been selected for immigration by the province of Quebec.

International students with a PEQ (Québec experience program)-eligible Québec diploma, having a 12 to 18 months full-time work experience in Québec (depending on the type of diploma), and are currently employed full-time in Canada can apply for a CSQ in the Québec skilled worker category

To find out about the measures put in place by the federal government regarding access to the territory and the issuing and validity of work permits, consult the Government of Canada’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) page.

The open work permit allows temporary foreign workers to find a new job with any other employer. A number of assistance programs are available for workers residing in Québec who have lost their income due to COVID-19. The Government Assistance Program – COVID-19 page will help you determine the type of assistance that may apply to your situation.

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