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Quebec Skilled Worker Program Eligibility

Under the Québec Skilled Worker Program, selected candidates are issued a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ), enabling them to apply for Canadian permanent residency. The final approval is granted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) after standard medical and background checks.

To be eligible for a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ), applicants must meet the minimum points requirement under Quebec’s immigration selection criteria. Single (unmarried) candidates must score at least 50 points, while candidates applying with a spouse or common-law partner must achieve a minimum of 59 points.

Quebec Skilled Worker Selection Factors

The Quebec Immigration selection factors may be summarized as follows:

Quebec Immigration - Level of Education

Education is one of the ten key criteria under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) points-based selection system.

To qualify, candidates must have at least a diploma equivalent to a general or vocational high school diploma recognized in Quebec. A maximum of 14 points can be earned under the education factor, depending on the level and relevance of the academic credentials.

Quebec Immigration - Area of Training

To earn points under the training factor of the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP), applicants must possess a diploma or degree in a field that aligns with Quebec's labor market needs. This ensures that selected candidates have qualifications that are in demand within the province.

Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) candidates receive points based on their specific field of study, as outlined in the most recent Areas of Training list released by the Quebec government. The number of points assigned to each field reflects the current labor market demands within the province.

To compare your foreign educational credentials to the Quebec education systems, see the following chart:

Quebec Skilled Worker Program breakdown of points for each selection factor:

Quebec Immigration - Validated Employment Offer

Under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program, the employment factor is one of ten criteria used to award points.

Candidates can earn up to 14 points through the Validated Employment Offer component, with the number of points determined by the region in Quebec where the job offer is located.

Quebec Immigration - Work Experience

The Work Experience factor is one of the ten key criteria used to allocate points under the Quebec Immigration selection system. Candidates can earn points based on the number of years and relevance of their professional experience to Quebec’s labor market needs.

Up to eight points are awarded under the work experience factor of the Quebec Skilled Worker Program.

Notes on Work Experience selection factor for the Quebec Skilled Worker Program:

Quebec Immigration - Age

The Age factor is one of the ten selection criteria under the Quebec Immigration system. Applicants are awarded points based on their age at the time of application, with the highest points typically given to those in the most economically active age range.

Up to 16 points are awarded for the applicant’s age under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program, as follows:

Quebec Immigration - Language Proficiency

The Language Proficiency factor, covering both English and French, is one of the ten criteria used in the Quebec Immigration selection system. Applicants earn points based on their ability to speak, read, write, and understand either or both official languages, with higher proficiency leading to more points.

In order for the applicant to receive points for English or French proficiency, language test results must be submitted.

Up to 22 points are awarded under the Language Proficiency factor of the Quebec Skilled Worker Program on the following basis. An applicant with a spouse or common-law partner can:

Quebec Immigration - Stay and Family in Quebec

The “Stay and Family in Quebec” factor is one of the ten selection criteria under the Quebec immigration system. Points are awarded to applicants who have previously lived, studied, or worked in Quebec, as well as those with close family members residing in the province. This factor helps demonstrate an applicant’s potential for successful integration into Quebec society.

Up to eight points are awarded under the Stay and Family in Quebec factor of the Quebec Skilled Worker Program on the following basis:

- Stay in Quebec

- Family in Quebec

Note:

To be awarded points under the Family in Quebec factor of the Quebec Skilled Worker Program, the family member needs to be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident in Quebec.

Quebec Immigration - Spouse or Common-law Partner's Characteristics

The spouse or common-law partner’s characteristics factor is one of the ten key criteria in the Quebec immigration selection system. Points are granted based on the partner’s age, education, language proficiency, and work experience, reflecting their potential contribution to the applicant’s successful settlement in Quebec.

Up to 17 points are awarded under the Spouse or Common-law Partner’s Characteristics factor of the Quebec Skilled Worker Program on the following basis:

- Spouse of Common-law Partner’s Education

- Spouse or Common-law Partner's Area of Training

- Spouse or Common-law Partner's Age

- Spouse or Common-law Partner's Language Proficiency

Quebec Immigration - Presence of Accompanying Children

The presence of accompanying children is one of the ten criteria in the Quebec immigration selection system for which points are awarded. This factor recognizes the applicant’s family situation and can positively influence their overall score in the selection process.

Up to 8 points are awarded under the Presence of Accompanying Children factor of the Quebec Skilled Worker Program as follows:

Quebec Immigration - Financial self-sufficiency

The financial self-sufficiency factor is a key criterion within the Quebec immigration selection system, where points are awarded to applicants who demonstrate the ability to support themselves financially upon settling in Quebec.

1 point is awarded under the financial self-sufficiency factor of the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP):

Language test results must be submitted along with immigration applications to be awarded points for language proficiency.

Quebec Skilled Worker Program Processing Times

Processing Times for the Quebec Skilled Worker Program vary from one Canadian Immigration Visa Office to another.

Quebec Skilled Worker Program Processing Fees

Processing fees for the Quebec Skilled Worker Program for 2017 are as follows:

Quebec Immigration - Minimum Funds

The Government of Quebec regularly updates the minimum settlement funds required for immigration applicants, based on the cost of living. Applicants planning to settle in Montreal or other cities within Quebec must demonstrate proof of financial self-sufficiency according to these updated requirements.

The following chart represents the minimum amounts of Quebec immigration settlement funds established by the Government of Quebec: