Like its Federal counterpart, the Quebec Skilled Worker program is an immigration program that does not require a valid job offer from a Canadian or Quebec employer. The program selects candidates for permanent residence who are likely to become economically established and who have the intention of residing in Quebec.
Quebec is Canada’s only Francophone province. The Quebec Skilled Worker program has specific qualifying criteria based on Quebec’s cultural uniqueness. An applicant can include their spouse, common-law partner, and any dependent children on their application as well. In fact, under the Quebec Skilled Worker program, additional points are awarded to applicants with families, especially those with young children.
Unlike the Federal Skilled Worker program, the Quebec Skilled Worker program has no list of eligible occupations. If the criteria set out by Immigration Quebec is met, individuals will qualify for the program regardless of their occupation or field of expertise.
The Quebec government has imposed a cap of 6,500 applications between April 1, 2014 and March 31, 2015. This cap does not apply to applicants with a valid job offer from an employer in Quebec.
The Details of the QSW Program:
- A job offer is NOT required
- You can apply from anywhere in the world (even if you are working overseas)
- There are no settlement funds (“show money”) that need to be demonstrated
- In the end, you will receive Canadian Permanent Residence, which is the equivalent of a US Green Card
- Processing times should be 14-18 months and the program reopens on April 1, 2015
This quota reached its cap very quickly. We strongly encourage applicants to begin their applications well before the release of the program on April 1, 2015 so they can submit early and secure their spot in the quota.
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