Quebec Desires To Re-Open Skilled Worker Immigration Program

31 Oct 2015

The Quebec govt has revealed important details under its popular skilled worker immigration program that it plans to re-open on 4th November 2015. It also stated that, it plans to receive about 6300 new applications during the period 2015 to 2016. The Quebec program does feature more than 75 eligible occupation and areas of training which will enable the applicants to qualify for the Quebec Certificate of Selection without job offer.

Ability to communicate in the French language is often not essential

The period of reception for application under the Quebec skilled worker program would operate under the two phases

November 4 to December 15, 2015

Maximum 3500 applications would be accepted through post

January 18th to March 31, 2016

The maximum application accepted via internet is 2800

Unlike programs offered by varied PNP's (Provincial Nominee programs) or Federal Express Entry immigration System. Quebec remains only program in Canada where the skilled worker applicants can predict their chances for admission on proven qualification basis. Those applicants who tend to attain the passing score as per the Quebec system do receive a CSQ, Which would help them to get qualified for the Permanent residency in Canada.

Applicants covering the wide range of areas include management and financial services, engineering as well as information Technology and health Care tend to have the best chances to succeed under the Quebec skilled worker program.

Quebec has received worldwide attention as the popular immigration destination and recently the city of Montreal is the second best place, next to Toronto in the world to live.

All those who are interested in relocating to Canada, the Quebec does offer distinct advantages. Initially, it manages the largest immigration program among all provinces in Canada. And secondly it does permit the Minister to pick actively as well as chose the applicant it desires.

On the whole, Quebec plans to receive nearing to 500,000 immigrants in the year 2016 comprising of different classes that include 30,000 skilled workers. This is consistent with the immigration levels in 2015.

If previous indicators are a valid measure, then Quebec Quota of 63000 under the skilled worker program is likely to fill early.