Quebec Lowers Pass
Mark for Canadian Immigration through Skilled Worker Program
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In a move that has been welcomed by current and
potential candidates for Canadian permanent residence through the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP), the government of Quebec has this
month lowered the pass mark required to obtain a Quebec Selection Certificate
(CSQ) and, at the same time, removed the ‘adaptability’ factor from the
points-based program.
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The major consequence of this change is that one of the thresholds
(the adaptability interview) that previously had to be met by most applicants
in order for them to proceed with an application for Canadian permanent
residence through the QSWP has been removed. While the program is currently not
open to new applicants, an announcement date for the next application cycle is
expected before the end of 2015.
The rationale
In a press release posted on its official website, the government
of Quebec stated that ‘Quebec will select skilled workers in a more objective,
consistent and effective manner.’ The adaptability interview was deemed
to have been overly subjective. In this interview, an applicant’s
documentation, language proficiency, and settlement plan for Quebec may have
been inspected.
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Quebec noted that it retains the right to conduct interviews for
the QSWP for quality control purposes and to verify the authenticity of
submitted documents, though no points may be awarded for this interview.
The QSWP: How does it work?
The QSWP uses a points-based system, where points are awarded for
an applicant’s area of training, work experience, age, language proficiency,
prior relationship with Quebec (through visits or family), the human capital
factors of the applicant’s spouse or common-law partner (if applicable), and
whether or not the applicant has a validated job offer in Quebec. If an
individual satisfies the minimum points requirement for these factors, he or
she may then gain additional points for any accompanying dependent children and
proof of financial self-sufficiency. Candidates should note that a job offer is
not required for the QSWP.
Applicants should also note that they may be
awarded points for French proficiency, though it is not an eligibility
requirement for the program. Applicants who do not have knowledge of French,
but who have strong credentials in other areas, may still be eligible to apply.
A single applicant must score at least 49
points, while an applicant with a spouse or common-law partner must score
at least 57 points. Once a CSQ has been
issued, applicants must then successfully complete medical and security
examinations conducted by the
federal government in order to be granted permanent resident status. Potential
applicants to the QSWP should note that they should have the intention to
reside within the province of Quebec.
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Pursuing a federal and Quebec application
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For now, the QSWP remains a first-come, first-served immigration
program. In contrast, the Express Entry selection system for the federal
economic immigration programs selects potential applicants on a priority basis
from a pool of candidates who have made an expression of interest in
immigrating to Canada.
According to the governments of Quebec and Canada, candidates can
apply under the QSWP and submit an Express Entry profile, as long as they
withdraw one when either a CSQ or Invitation to Apply (ITA) is issued.
The QSWP may be an enticing option for individuals who wish to
make an application to immigrate to Canada without having to be invited to
apply, as well as individuals who are in the Express Entry pool and wish to
increase their chances of successfully immigrating to Canada.
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The latest welcome announcement
It is not yet known exactly when the next application cycle for
the QSWP may begin, but today’s breaking news is the latest in a series of
announcements made by the government of Quebec over recent months.
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In
October, 2014, the government stated its objective to maintain a modern and efficient
immigration system to attract newcomers who contribute to Quebec’s economic,
social and cultural life.
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In January, 2015, Quebec
released its new Areas of Training list. In particular, candidates with degrees in
Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Accounting, Translation, Banking and
Financial Operations are to be targeted by Quebec.
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In March, 2015, it was
announced that the next
application cycle for the QSWP will have 6,300 spaces.
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In May, 2015, the
government of Quebec announced that by October 1, 2015 a new online tool will be
available for applicants for Canadian immigration through the QSWP, allowing applicants to complete and submit an
application online. Moreover, the province amended the checklist requirements,
in doing so simplifying the application procedure.
Towards a new Quebec Skilled Worker Program
“The latest announcement from Quebec regarding
its flagship Skilled Worker Program is arguably the most important yet,”
says Attorney David Cohen. “With fewer hurdles to jump, as well as a simplified documentation
checklist, a new and more efficient online application system, and an Area of
Training list that rewards occupations that many people have experience in, the
immediate future for Quebec immigration is exciting.
“Moreover, the next application cycle could be one of the last of
its kind, a way to apply for and obtain Canadian permanent residence on a
first-come, first-served basis. I would encourage candidates who may be
eligible for both the Quebec program and one of the federal economic programs
to consider pursuing both options, thereby increasing their chances of
establishing a new life in Canada.”
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Note: Though applications for a CSQ through the QSWP submitted
before the announcement of the start of the official period for receipt of
applications will be returned to applicants in most cases, candidates in one of
the following situations may submit an application for a CSQ at any time:
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The applicant is
eligible for and has submitted an application under the Programme de l’expérience québécoise (PEQ, or Quebec Experience Program); or
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The applicant has
enclosed a validated employment offer with the application for a
selection certificate submitted under the QSWP; or
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Citizenship and
Immigration Canada (CIC) has informed the applicant that it has agreed to
process the application for permanent residence in Canada; or
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The applicant is a
temporary resident in Quebec and eligible to submit an application for a CSQ.
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