Quebec: Welcoming a Diverse Range of Immigrants in 2018

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.