Quebec: Immigration
The Canadian province of Quebec welcomes approximately 50,000 immigrants annually from more than 100 countries. Recently, Quebec released its Immigration Plan for 2018 with plans to implement a new system based on the
declaration of interest model (a lot like Canada’s
Express Entry System). The province intends on implementing a system that welcomes a diverse range of immigrants – from skilled workers to businesspeople to family members of residents and refugees.
- Quebec intends on issuing 29,000 Quebec Selection Certificates (CSQ) under its Skilled Worker Programs.
- The province expects to issue between 4,000 and 6,000 CSQs to business applicants in 2018.
An approximate number of people to be issued a CSQ under distinct categories/programs:
| Category/Program |
Number of CSQs to be issued |
| Skilled Worker |
26,000 – 29,000 |
| Businesspeople |
4,000 – 6,000 |
| Other economic (Including caregivers and other economic class immigrants) |
600 – 800 |
| Refugees (Particularly state-assisted refugees and sponsored refugees) |
5,600 – 6,500 |
| Others (Including applicants selected for humanitarian or public interest reasons) |
500 – 700 |
An approximate number of people to be selected for permanent residency status in Quebec under distinct categories/programs:
| Category/Program |
Number of Applicants to be Selected |
| Economic Immigration |
29,200 – 30,600 |
| Skilled Worker |
24,300 – 25,300 |
| Business |
4,200 – 4,500 |
| Other Economic (including caregivers and other economic class immigrants) |
700 – 800 |
| Family Reunification |
11,900 – 12,800 |
| Refugees |
8,700 – 9,500 |
| Refugees Selected Abroad |
6,100 – 6,500 |
| Taken in charge by the state |
1,650 - 1700 |
| Sponsored |
4,400 – 4,800 |
| Recognized Locally |
2,600 - 3000 |
| Others (Including applicants selected for humanitarian or public interest reasons) |
800 – 900 |
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Quebec is home to above average personal security, economic stability, employment opportunities, subsidized transportation, public healthcare, quality
education and a high standard of living. The Canadian province has an agreement with the government of Canada and employs its own rules for choosing immigrants.
Once you complete and submit our free
assessment form, a CanApprove representative will contact you to discuss your eligibility.
By delivering comprehensive and up-to-date immigration advice and services, our Immigration Services are designed to equip our clients with thorough information enabling them to make informed decisions.
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