- Points Based
- Most people below the age of 51 years old, with an occupation (listed on each country’s list), 2+ years of work experience & good English / French are eligible for this
- It is the most popular way of settling overseas
- Similar to skilled immigration
- Occupation must be listed on the state list
- Long term visa converted to PR & citizenship
- Very popular option for most countries
- Candidates who find a full time job & an employer overseas are eligible for this visa
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- Some countries offer permanent residency anyone who has a parent, brother, sister, uncle, aunt or first cousin overseas
- The sponsoring relative needs to be an citizen or a permanent resident of that country
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- Many countries offer a temporary or PR visa in exchange for an investment
- Investment amounts can range from $50,000 to $500,000 or more
On March 3, 2021, Quebec announced 3 pilot programs for meeting “the specific needs of Québec’s job market
QUEBEC IMMIGRATION PROGRAM
The name ‘Quebec’, tracing its roots to an Algonquian word meaning “where the river narrows”, was first used for describing the narrowing of the St Lawrence river near what is presently the City of Quebec.
Over the years, Quebec has been referred to by various names at different points in time, such as Canada, New France, Lower Canada, and Canada East.
With the provincial motto of Je me souviens [I remember], Quebec has a rich historical background indeed.
Quebec is the largest of the 10 provinces that make up Canada, second only to Ontario in terms of the total population.
Quebec’s capital – Quebec City – is regarded as being the oldest city in Canada.
Other prominent cities in Quebec province are Montréal, Laval, Terrebonne, Gatineau, Longueuil, Trois-Rivières, Saguenay and Lévis.
With a greater autonomy over the selection of newcomers into the province, Quebec is the only Canadian province that is not a part of the Provincial Nominee Program [PNP].
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In order to meet the needs and the particular situation of Quebec, the Canada–Québec Accord relates to the – · Selection of individuals that wish to reside [temporarily or permanently] in Quebec, · Their admission into Canada, · Their integration into Quebec society, and · The determination of levels of immigration to Quebec. |
Despite there being no such thing as Quebec PNP, the province does have its own immigration program for the induction of newcomers.
On March 3, 2021, Quebec announced 3 pilot programs for meeting “the specific needs of Québec’s job market”.
Quebec has also updated its list of professions eligible for simplified processing. The new list has been effective February 24, 2021. A 30-day transition period will be provided.
Generally, a 2-step immigration process must be followed by foreign nationals looking at pathways to settling within Quebec.
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Basic 2-step Quebec immigration process |
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STEP 1: The Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration [MIFI] selects candidates that it finds to be likeliest to successfully settle in Quebec. |
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STEP 2: Selected candidates will be issued a Quebec Certificate of Selection [CSQ], attesting the selection of the candidates by the MIFI. This CSQ will be required for filing Canadian permanent residence application with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada [IRCC]. |
Quebec immigration programs have selection criteria different from that of the other Canadian immigration programs, both at the federal as well as the provincial level.
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Quebec Immigration programs |
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Quebec Skilled Worker Program [QSWP] |
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Quebec Experience Program [PEQ] |
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Quebec Immigrant Investor Program [QIIP] |
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Quebec Entrepreneur Program |
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Quebec Self-Employed |
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Validated Job Offer |
Foreign nationals interested in immigrating to Quebec as skilled workers will be required to begin the process with the creation of their Expression of Interest profile through the Arrima Portal.
The Quebec EOI system, managed through the Arrima Portal, includes an evaluation of the applicants as per the Selection Grid for the Regular Skilled Worker Program.
In order to immigrate to Canada and settle within Quebec, an individual will require a Certificat de sélection du Québec or CSQ. Also referred to as a Québec Selection Certificate.
Obtaining a CSQ is a pre-requisite before being able to apply to IRCC for Canadian permanent residence.
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Quebec – Invitations through Arrima in February 2022 Total Invitations: 523 |
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Invitation Dates |
Number of Invitations issued |
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February 10, 2022 |
523 |
So far, 14 Arrima draws have been held by Quebec. The first Arrima draw was held on July 4, 2019.
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All Arrima draws [since the launch of the program in September 2018] |
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No. of draw |
Invitation Dates |
Number of Invitations issued |
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1 |
July 4, 2019 |
691 |
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2 |
July 17, 2019 |
259 |
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3 |
August 19, 2019 |
444 |
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4 |
September 4, 2019 |
32 |
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5 |
September 25, 2019 |
169 |
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6 |
October 23, 2019 |
89 |
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7 |
October 29, 2019 |
73 |
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8 |
December 12, 2019 |
85 |
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9 |
December 17, 2019 |
220 |
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10 |
January 16, 2020 |
23 |
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11 |
June 18, 2020 |
7 |
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12 |
September 24, 2020 |
365 |
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13 |
December 16, 2020 |
233 |
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14 |
January 26, 2021 |
95 |
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15 |
March 30, 2021 |
208 |
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16 |
April 29, 2021 |
83 |
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17 |
May 27, 2021 |
90 |
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18 |
June 17, 2021 |
69 |
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19 |
August 12, 2021 |
515 |
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20 |
August 19, 2021 |
502 |
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21 |
August 26, 2021 |
585 |
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22 |
September 2, 2021 |
517 |
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23 |
October 21, 2021 |
23 |
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24 |
November 11, 2021 |
33 |
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