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The Quebec Skilled Worker Visa is issued to attract skilled workers to immigrate and live in the Canadian province of Quebec. This visa allows a skilled worker to permanently live and work in Quebec. This visa is quite similar to the Skilled Worker Visa program current in other provinces of Canada.
Benefits
Quebec Skilled Worker Visa gives unrestricted access in the domestic job market for the skilled workers in Quebec. The foreign national does not have to possess a prior job offer from a sponsoring Canadian employer. A Quebec Skilled Worker Visa holder does not also have to apply for a Canadian work permit to work in Quebec.
Quebec Skilled Worker Visa is a route for permanent residence status in Canada. Unlike any short-term immigration visa to Canada, this visa does not restrict a skilled worker to seek his/her desirable job and work in Quebec.
Eligibility Criteria
A skilled worker applying for Quebec Skilled Worker Visa is assessed on different grounds. The Quebec immigration selection system assesses whether an applicant is capable of establishing him/her and become a part of Quebec culture.
Applicants for a Quebec Skilled Worker Visa require earning a minimum 60 points in order to be eligible to get approval to stay and work in the province of Quebec. Those applicants who wish to bring his/her common law partner or spouse to Quebec should secure 68 points to get a Quebec Selection Certificate.
The final selections of Quebec Skilled Worker Visa applicants are made by the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) – the immigration service body of the country. An applicant must show evidence when submitting application to CIC that he/she is capable of supporting him/herself as well as his/her family members. To acquire a Quebec Skilled Worker Visa the applicant should not have any criminal convictions against them.
The Points System
The point system assesses an applicant for Quebec Skilled Worker Visa on various factors. The basic selection factors to award points to applicants are stated below:
Factor 1 - Education
An applicant is awarded points based on their educational qualifications. The point structure is stated below:
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For University Degree Qualification |
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Master or PhD |
11 Points |
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Bachelor's Degree (4 years full-time) |
9 Points |
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Bachelor's Degree (3 years full-time) |
8 Points |
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Bachelor's Degree (2 years full-time) |
7 Points |
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Bachelor's Degree (1 years full-time) |
7 Points |
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For Diploma, Trade Certification or Apprenticeship |
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Post-secondary Diploma (3 years full-time) |
7 Points |
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Post-secondary Diploma (2 years full-time) |
5 Points |
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Post-secondary Diploma (1 years full-time) |
4 Points |
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Diploma (2 years full-time) |
4 Points |
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Favoured Training |
4 Points |
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High School Diploma |
3 Points |
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Diploma (1 years full-time) |
2 Points |
Factor 2 - Employment
Based on this criterion, a visa applicant can be awarded a maximum of 15 points. To qualify, an applicant has to secure at least 8 points. The point structure for this criterion is as follows:
a) Quebec Immigration - Assured Job Program - 15 points
b) Occupations in Demand - 12 points
c) Employability and Occupational Mobility - 8 points
Quebec Immigration Assured Job Program: For this program, an applicant must have a job offer from a Quebec employer, which has to receive approval from Quebec immigration service authorities. The applicant must have enough qualification to meet the position offered to him/her. Before applying for a Quebec Skilled Worker Visa, the applicant should have a similar kind of job experience for at least 6 months within the last 10 years of submitting the visa application. The applicant has to also ensure that he/she will take up the job on arrival in Quebec.
For this program, an employer has to be in business for 12 months in Quebec. The applicant should also reserve the specific job position for the concerned applicant. The employer has to also prove that the position offered to a foreign national could not have been filled up from domestic labour market and that person could not be trained within a time period of 1 year or less. However, for some professions, the last requirement is exempted.
Occupations in Demand: On reaching Quebec, an applicant must practice a specific profession and should work in a similar kind of profession for at least 6 months before submission of the application. For example, of such professions are chemical technologies and technicians, chemical engineering, chemists, chemical engineers, industrial and manufacturing engineers, astronomers and physicists, tool and die makers, mechanical engineers, information systems analysts and consultants.
Employability and Occupational Mobility: Assessment on this criterion is done based on work experience, education, language ability, age, total time spent in Quebec etc. Under this category, an applicant must achieve a minimum of 30 points.
Factor 3 - Work Experience
A Quebec Skilled Worker Visa applicant is assessed based on his/her work experience. The work experience of the applicant will be calculated based on last 10 years from the date of application for the visa.
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Years |
5yrs+ |
4yrs 6m |
4yrs |
3yrs 6m |
3yrs |
2yrs 6m |
2yrs |
1yr 6m |
1yr |
6m |
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Points |
10 Points |
9 Points |
8 Points |
7 Points |
6 Points |
5 Points |
4 Points |
3 Points |
2 Points |
1 Point |
Factor 4 - Age
Depending on the age of a visa applicant, certain points are awarded:
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Age |
19 yrs or less |
20 to 35 yrs |
36 yrs |
37 yrs |
38yrs |
39yrs |
40 to 45 yrs |
46yr |
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Points |
0 Points |
10 Points |
8 Points |
6 Points |
4 Points |
2 Points |
1 Point |
0 Point |
Factor 5 - Language proficiency
When a person applies for a Quebec Skilled Worker Visa, his/her skills in English and French languages are assessed for awarding points. In Quebec, more emphasis is given on French than English language. Based on speaking and listening skills, points are given. In language proficiency assessment, an applicant can get up to 24 points.
French Language
a) High (per ability) 7-8 points
b) Moderate (per ability) 3-6 points
c) Basic (per ability) 1-2 points
d) Maximum 16 points
English Language
a) High proficiency 3 points
b) Moderate proficiency 2 points
c) Basic proficiency 1 point
d) Maximum 6 points
French Education
a) High School or higher 2 points
b) Maximum 2 points
Factor 6 - Visits to and Ties with Quebec
An applicant can secure a maximum of 9 points under this category:
Previous Visits to Quebec
a) Full-time training for at least 1 semester = 4 points
b) Full-time training for at least 2 semesters = 6 points
c) Paid work equivalent to at least 3 months = 4 points
d) Paid Work equivalent to at least 6 months = 6 points
e) Government approved internship of at least 3 months = 5 points
f) Government approved internship of at least 6 months = 6 points
g) Visit equivalent to 2 weeks to 3 months = 1 points
h) Visit equivalent to 3 months or more = 3 points
Ties with Quebec
In order to secure points under this category, a relative of the applicant should be a citizen of Canada or its permanent resident.
a) Mother, father, sister, brother, daughter, son, spouse or common law/conjugal partner = 3 points
b) Grandparent = 2 points
c) Other relative or friend = 1 point
Factor 7 - Spousal Characteristics
Quebec Skilled Worker Visa holder is allowed to bring his/her spouse or fiancé/fiancée to Canada. Based on the skills of the conjugal partner or spouse of the applicant certain points are given which can be a maximum of 17.
Education
a) High School Diploma = 2 points
b) Post-secondary Diploma - 1 year full-time = 3 points
c) Bachelor's Degree - 3 years full-time = 4 points
d) Favoured Training = 1 point
e) Second Specialty = 1 point
Work Experience
a) 6 months = 1 point
b) 1 year or more = 2 points
Age
a) 46 years or more = 0
b) 40 to 45 years = 1 point
c) 20 to 39 years = 2 points
d) 19 years or less = 0
French Proficiency
a) Basic (per ability) = 1 point
b) Moderate (per ability) = 2-3 points
c) High (per ability) = 4 points
Factor 8 - Presence of Accompanying Children
If children are included while applying for a Quebec Skilled Worker Visa, then a maximum of 8 points can be achieved.
a) 12 years or less (per child) = 2 points
b) 13 to 17 years (per child) = 1 point
Factor 9 - Adaptability
Depending on an applicant’s ability to adapt to the working conditions and way of living in Canada, he/she is awarded with a maximum of 10 points.
a) Personal qualities = 0-6 points
b) Motivation = 0-2 points
c) Knowledge of the province of Quebec = 0-2 points
Factor 10 - Financial Autonomy
For immigration to Quebec, assessment under this category is very essential. It is necessary to meet the basic financial requirement to gain financial independence. For this category, an applicant receives only 1 point.
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