Quebec Reveals New Areas Of Training List 2015 For Impending QSWP Application Process

07 Mar 2015

New areas of training list for the approaching Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) process has released by the Quebec government.

The immigration process of Quebec is a points-based system, where applicants are awarded with points based on the human capital factors, which also include applicant’s area of training.

The provincial government of Quebec modifies the points allotted for each training area, from time to time, depending on the provincial labor market needs.  According to the new areas of training list, the individuals holding degrees in Computer Science, Accounting, Computer Engineering, Banking, Financial Operations and Translation, fields will be allotted significantly more points when compared to the former case.

For the applicant’s area of training, a maximum of 16 points are allotted. In order to become eligible for the Quebec Skilled Worker Program, a single applicant needs 49 points and applicant accompanying alongwith spouse or common-law partner needs 57 points, area of training might provide a maximum of  30% of a prospective applicant’s total points.

The existing rules for managing the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) are set to run out on 31 March 2015. Even though, candidates with an authorized job offer from an employer in Quebec are yet to apply, the cap of 6,500 applications for Quebec Skilled Worker Program have already plugged within four months. The provincial government has also said that the regulations and procedures that will be in place for Quebec Skilled Worker Program will be announced on 1 April 2015.

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