WHATSAPP
Quebec, one of the thirteen Canadian provinces is known for its unique immigration programs under which potential immigrants migrate every single year under several immigration programs with the perspective to flourish & thrive. The Quebec Skilled Worker Program is one of the most popular Quebec immigration programs and it seems that some major changes have been done to Quebec immigration during 2018 by introducing the new Quebec Expression of Interest System.
What is the Quebec Expression of Interest System?
The Quebec Expression of Interest System is a way of determining the eligibility of individuals who have applied to migrate to Quebec under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program. Earlier, Quebec used a first-come, first-serve method to process Quebec Skilled Worker Applications after which the applicants were selected to migrate to Quebec.
The Quebec Expression of Interest System is similar to the Canadian Federal Express Entry System and is also referred by the name Quebec Express Entry System. The Quebec Expression of Interest System has been brought in to practice since the 2nd of August ensuring the processing time to be completed within 12 months after getting an invitation from Quebec ministry
How Quebec Expression of Interest System Works?
Step 1: –
An individual who is aged 18 or above becomes eligible to migrate to Quebec under the QSWP by submitting a profile under the Quebec Expression of Interest System. The applicant’s profile will then be assessed, and he/she should meet the minimum required score in order to proceed to the next step of the process.
Step 2: –
Once the applicant meets the specified criteria and gets selected, he/she will be invited to apply for a Quebec Selection Certificate. The applicant will have to apply for the Quebec Selection Certificate within a time span of 90 days.
Step 3: –
Once the applicant receives a Quebec Selection Certificate, he/she becomes eligible to apply for a Canadian Permanent Resident Visa. The Federal Government of Canada at this stage assesses the medical & criminal records of the applicant and once when everything is clear, the applicant receives a Canadian Permanent Visa.
Eligibility Requirements to be Met Under the Quebec Expression of Interest System: –
An applicant who wishes to migrate under the Quebec Skilled Worker should initially create an Expression of Interest Profile. To migrate under the QSWP, he/she should have met the following conditions:
- The applicant should be aged at least 18.
- A single applicant should meet a minimum score of 50 points and an applicant with a family should meet 59 points.
- The applicant should satisfy the education& self-sufficiency requirements.
The applicant will be assessed based on the following factors:
- Education – A maximum of 14 points can be earned for education.
- Area of Training – The applicant can receive a maximum of 12 points.
- Work Experience – A maximum of 8 points is granted
- Age – The applicant can gain up to 16 points for age
- Language Proficiency – Language Proficiency can help the applicant gain a maximum of 22 points.
- Financial Self-Sufficiency – A maximum of 1 point
- Spouse/Common-Law Partner Characteristics – The applicant can gain up to 17 points under this factor.
- Accompanying Children – Accompanying Children can help the applicant gain up to 8 points.
- Stay & Family in Quebec – Under this factor, the applicant can gain a maximum of 8 points.
Other Important Things You Should Know About Quebec Expression of Interest System: –
- Profiles created under the Expression of Interest System will be valid only for 12 months after which the applicant has to start with the process all over again.
- Eligible Applicants will be sent an invitation to apply for a Quebec Selection Certificate.
- Applicants should apply for the Quebec Selection Certificate within 90 days.
The Quebec Expression of Interest System is expected to be a feasible solution that could enhance & fasten the process of assessing applicants who wish to migrate to Quebec under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program. To know more about the Quebec Expression of Interest System, get in touch with our immigration specialists!
