Quebec-Selected Skilled Worker (QSW)
The Canadian province of Quebec is a top destination for mostly French Speaking people from around the globe. It should be of no surprise that so many French Speaking individuals who immigrate to Canada choose to make Quebec their new home, since this scenic province has a large immigrant population; incredible cities (such as Montreal, Quebec City and Trois-Riveres); a strong economy; unique French-Canadian culture; and a high standard of living.
Key facts about immigration to Quebec
For historical, cultural, political and other reasons, the Canadian province of Quebec has its own special program for immigration to Canada. Thus, if you want to enjoy all that this amazing province has to offer, you must first meet the criteria established by Quebec’s provincial government before you may apply to the Canadian national government for a Permanent Resident Visa to Canada. Our team can review your details and provide you with an expert evaluation that will inform you as to whether you meet the various criteria (provincial and national) for immigration to Quebec as well as possible eligibility for other Canadian immigration programs, based upon your personal profile.
3 processes/programs stand out for International Skilled Workers. They are:
Certificat de selection du Quebec (CSQ)
Keep in mind that Quebec is still a province in Canada and like all other provinces; they can select individuals which suits their provinces immigration needs. Admission of these selected individuals must still happen on a federal level. The Certificat de selection du Quebec (CSQ) is confirmation that the applicant has passed the Provincial Selection Process and the admission phase will be done once the applicant’s full application has been submitted on a Federal Level.
The Quebec-Selected Skilled Worker (QSW) Program is a point based program that was created to attract qualified skilled foreign workers to immigrate to Canada permanently and use their education, job skills, work experience and other talents to contribute to this province’s economy and society. In order to increase the likelihood that foreign nationals will be a “good fit” for Quebec and have the best opportunity for success, Quebec’s government has established specific criteria that applicants for Canadian immigration must first meet before they may apply for a Permanent Resident Visa to Canada. If Quebec’s provincial government decides that you match the selection criteria desired for skilled foreign workers in its province and issues you a Quebec Selection Certificate, known in French as a Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ), you may then proceed to apply to the national government for Canadian immigration and a Permanent Resident Visa to Canada. It is not a requirement for applicants to be proficient in French, however, French proficiency will lead to an increase in points. Interested applicants will need to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to the online Arima Portal to be considered for this program.
Using the qualifying criteria, our team can determine your eligibility. Using our expertise, we will help you through each stage of the application process, making sure everything is done correctly, until you are issued your Permanent Resident Visa to Canada!
A Valid Job Offer from a Quebec employer to a foreign worker must officially be validated by MIDI. A Valid job offer means that the foreigner can apply for a QSC at any time. Besides the point that this valid job offer will add weight to an application (8 points if the job is in the Montreal region and 10 points if the job is located outside the Montreal region), it also makes for a strong application through the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSW). Keep in mind that there are criteria attached to the position and the foreign national that must be adhered to in order to validate the job offer.
Using your professional information, our team will assess and determine your eligibility for this program. We will also guide you through the process and advise you accordingly.
