The Quebec Immigration selection system for Quebec Skilled Workers is designed to indicate which applicants are likely to become economically established upon immigration to Quebec.
Quebec Skilled Workers applicants are not assessed based upon the selection factors of the Federal Skilled Worker Program. Citizenship and Immigration Canada acknowledges the selection of applicants who meet Quebec immigration selection criteria.
Quebec Skilled Workers applicants are not assessed based upon the selection factors of the Federal Skilled Worker Program. Citizenship and Immigration Canada acknowledges the selection of applicants who meet Quebec immigration selection criteria.
The Government of Quebec has announced that it will receive a maximum of 6,300 applications and will open soon.
Applicants who are successful under the Quebec Immigration selection system are issued a Quebec Selection Certificate, at which point they may apply for a Canadian permanent resident visa.
To qualify for a Quebec Selection Certificate, Skilled Worker applicants must score enough points under the Quebec Immigration selection system below. A single applicant must score at least 49 points based on the criteria below. An applicant with a spouse or common-law partner must score at least 57 points.
| The Quebec Immigration selection factors may be summarized as follows: | |
| Education Area of Training Validated Employment Offer Work Experience Age Language Proficiency Stay and Family in Quebec Spouse/Common-law partner Characteristics Children Financial Self-Sufficiency |
Up to 14 points Up to 16 points Up to 10 points Up to 8 points Up to 16 points Up to 22 points Up to 8 points Up to 17 points Up to 8 points 1 point |
Up to an additional 6 points may be awarded upon the interview for Adaptability. With these points awarded, a single applicant must score a minimum of 55 points. An applicant with a spouse or common-law/conjugal partner must score at least 63 points.