By : Lifeincan | Jul 30, 2024
Quebec Skilled Worker Selection Program: Important Things to Know
Quebec Skilled Worker Selection Program (QSWSP) is an immigration program developed by the Quebec government to select the skilled workers who can help the province’s economy and labor market. This means that through the program, one can apply for the permanent residency in Quebec and in future Canada.
How Does the Selection Process Work
Here is how the application and selection process goes:
An EOI is filed online through the Quebec immigration website where the applicant fills in details in relation to the education, experience, language proficiency etc.
From the EOI, candidates may be invited to apply for the position permanently in the organization through a full application.
Applicants who receive invitations provide supporting documents that should be attached to the application, like educational certificates, work experience letters, language test results, etc.
In some cases, further assessment of the candidates will be conducted through an interview.
The immigration authorities of Quebec consider the application and come up with a decision. The selected persons are issued Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ) which enables them to apply for the permanent residency from the federal immigration offices.
Submitting an Expression of Interest for Québec Immigration
Immigrating to Québec involves several steps, starting with filing an Expression of Interest (EOI). Here are the things you need for the submission:
Free Submission Process
The fee submission process involves:
Conditions for Submission
To submit an EOI, you must meet the following conditions:
Validity and Renewal
The validity and renewal period depends upon the following:
Required Information
To complete your EOI, you need to provide:
How to Complete Your Expression of Interest
Create an Account: Register on the Arrima platform.
Complete the Form: Fill out the EOI form within 90 days of creation.
Consult Tutorials: Available tutorials can help guide you through the process (in French only).
Employer Connection
You can choose to have your profile visible to Québec companies via the Employer Portal, potentially leading to job offers.
Arrima Communications
You will receive email notifications for any communications in your Arrima message center.
Regularly update your EOI to reflect your current status and information.
Invitation Criteria and Scoring
Invitations are based on a set of criteria related to human capital, labor market needs, and other factors. These criteria include:
Scoring
All criteria are scored and used to rank individuals in the EOI bank. Detailed scores can be found in the Score associated with the criteria document.
Self-Assessment Tool
As for the self-assessment tool (only available in French) to estimate your potential score and check the chances of getting the invitation.
Invitation Exercises
In 2024, invitations are given to submit an application for permanent selection according to the invitation criteria. Candidates with level 7 or higher in French oral will be considered for an application.
Permanent Selection Application
After being invited, you should fill a permanent selection application, which takes not more than 60 days and comes with the processing fees. Make sure all information being provided is correct and all necessary documents are submitted.
Fees
Conclusion
To sum up, the QSWSP could be confusing, but if one uses a step-by-step approach to the process of meeting each of the requirements, it is possible to achieve the immigration to Quebec. To increase your chances of getting a permanent residency in Quebec, be informed, precise, and act promptly all through the procedure.
