Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSW)
- Q.C: Quebec
- E.O.I: Expression of Interest
- P.S: Point System
- F.R: Francophone
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SUMMARY
Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSW)
Before you can apply for the program you must create a profile in the Expression of Interest system (immilib.com/arrima) using the province's Arrima portal.
Ready to take the next step towards your Canadian immigration journey? Fill out the form below and embark on your path to new opportunities.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements must be met if you are applying to Quebec Skilled Worker Program:
1- Education
2- Financial Self-sufficiency
You must show that you have enough money for you and your family to settle in Quebec following your arrival (➨Appendix 2).
3- Ineligibility
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CALCULATE YOUR SCORE
If you meet the above minimum requirement, then you must calculate your total score based on the following selection factors (➨immilib.com/QSW-Grid). To qualify for immigration to Canada as a Quebec-selected skilled worker, a single applicant (or married with non-accompanying spouse) must score at least 50 points. If you are applying with your spouse, you must score at least 59 points in order to be eligible for the QSW Program.
You must also reach the cut-off score for employability that is 43 points if you are single and 52 points if you are married. The employability threshold is the sum of all factors except points for children and self-sufficiency.
| Selection Factor | Maximum Points |
| Factor 1: Education | 26 |
| Factor 2: Work Experience | 8 |
| Factor 3: Age | 16 |
| Factor 4: Language Ability | 22 |
| Factor 5: Stay and family in Quebec | 8 |
| Factor 6: Spouse Education | 8 |
| Factor 7: Spouse Age | 3 |
| Factor 8: Spouse Language Ability | 6 |
| Factor 9: Validated Job Offer | 14 |
| Employability Pass Mark for Single Applicants | 43 |
| Employability Pass Mark for Married Applicants | 52 |
| Factor 10: Children | 8 |
| Factor 11: Financial Self-sufficiency | 1 |
| Selection Pass Mark for Single Applicants | 50 |
| Selection Pass Mark for Married Applicants | 59 |
Factor 1: Education
| Level of Education | Points |
| Doctoral (PhD) level | 14 |
| Master’s level | 12 |
| Three-year or longer university credential | 10 |
| Three-year technical post-secondary credential | 8 |
| Two-year university degree | 6 |
| One or two-year technical post-secondary credential | 6 |
| Vocational high school | 6 |
| One-year university credential | 4 |
| Two-year general post-secondary diploma | 4 |
| General high school diploma | 2 |
| No high school diploma | Not Eligible |
Only diplomas obtained before you submitted your application for selection are considered in awarding points for the Level of Education.
The foreign credentials are evaluated based on its correspondence to the Quebec education system. Although not mandatory, in order o obtain an attestation confirming the equivalency of the degree/diploma issued in your country of origin and the equivalent in Quebec's education system, you should submit an application for a comparative education evaluation (évaluation comparative des études/ECD). (➨immilib.com/Q-ECD)
| Area of Training | Points |
| Section A | 12 |
| Section B | 9 |
| Section C | 6 |
| Section D | 2 |
| Section E | 0 |
The Areas of Training sub-category is intended to identify potential immigrants who are professionally trained in areas with strong job prospects in Quebec. A detailed Quebec Skilled Worker Program list of Areas of Training (➨ immilib.com/Q-AOT) is available to help you determine which section your degree or diploma is classified under.
Factor 2: Work Experience
You can get up to 8 points for the number of years you’ve spent doing full-time paid work (at least 30 hours per week, or an equal amount of part-time). Your work experience must have been acquired legally in the five (5) years and it must be in an occupation with a skill level above NOC level D (TEER 5) (➨Appendix 1).
| Experience | Points |
| 4 years or more | 8 |
| 2 to 3 years | 6 |
| 6 months to 1 year | 4 |
| Less than 6 months | 0 |
Factor 3: Age
| Age | Points |
| Under 18 | 0 |
| 18-35 | 16 |
| 36 | 14 |
| 37 | 12 |
| 38 | 10 |
| 39 | 8 |
| 40 | 6 |
| 41 | 4 |
| 42 | 2 |
| 43 and over | 0 |
Factor 4: Language Ability
Points are awarded according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français (Levels: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2) (➨Appendix 5).
To find out the equivalent level for any of the above approved tests (➨Appendix 5).
Factor 5: Stay and Family in Quebec
| Stay in Quebec | Points |
| Stay for study purposes leading to a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS/DEP) or an Attestation of Vocational Specialization (AVS/ASP) of 900 to less than 1,800 hours, combined with at least 6 months or more full-time work experience in Quebec related to the area of training | 5 |
| Stay for study purposes leading to a DVS/DEP or an AVS/ASP of 1,800 hours or more, a Diploma of College Studies (DCS/DEC), or an undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral diploma | 5 |
| Stay for work purposes with work permit of at least 1 year and full-time work experience of 6 months or more | 5 |
| Other stays of 3 months or more | 2 |
| Other stays of 2 weeks to 3 months | 1 |
| Family in Quebec | Points |
| Close family relative in Quebec (Spouse, parent, sibling, grandparent, and step-family members or in-laws of the same relationships) | 3 |
Factor 6: Spouse Education
| Spouse Level of Education | Points |
| Doctoral (PhD) level | 4 |
| Master’s level | 4 |
| Three-year or longer university credential | 3 |
| Three-year technical post-secondary credential | 3 |
| Two-year university degree | 2 |
| One or two-year technical post-secondary credential | 2 |
| Vocational high school | 2 |
| One-year university credential | 1 |
| Two-year general post-secondary diploma | 1 |
| General high school diploma | 1 |
| No high school diploma | 0 |
| Spouse Area of Training | Points |
| Section A | 4 |
| Section B | 3 |
| Section C | 2 |
| Section D | 1 |
| Section E | 0 |
Factor 7: Spouse Age
| Spouse Age | Points |
| Under 18 | 0 |
| 18-35 | 3 |
| 36-42 | 2 |
| 43 and over | 0 |
Factor 8: Spouse Language Ability
You can receive up to 6 points for your spouse’s knowledge of French in Listening and Speaking (➨Appendix 5).
Factor 9: Validated Job Offer
| Validated Job Offer Location | Points |
| Montreal Metropolitan Region | 8 |
| Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine | 10 |
| Bas-Saint-Laurent / Côte-Nord / Laurentides / Mauricie / Nord-du-Quebec / Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean | 12 |
| Abitibi-Témiscamingue / Centre-du-Quebec / Estrie / Lanaudière / Outaouais | 13 |
| Capitale-Nationale / Chaudière-Appalaches / Montérégie | 14 |
| Your Employability Score | |
| Pass Mark for Applicants Without Spouse | 43 |
| Pass Mark for Applicants With Spouse | 52 |
Factor 10: Children
| Children | Points |
| 12 years or less | 4 per child |
| 13 to 21 years | 2 per child |
Factor 11: Financial Self-sufficiency
| Meet Financial Self-sufficiency | Points |
| Yes | 1 |
| No | Not Eligible |
| Your Score | |
| Pass Mark for Applicants Without Spouse | 50 |
| Pass Mark for Applicants With Spouse | 59 |
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WHAT STEPS SHOULD YOU TAKE?
Step 1: Submit an Online Expression of Interest (EOI) – Arrima Portal
Now that you meet all the requirements, you can complete an online Expression of Interest (EOI) in Arrima portal (➨immilib.com/QSW-Apply). To complete the EOI, you’ll need information from some documents including passports, language test results, etc. But you don’t need to upload any documents.
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Recent Draws – Quebec Skilled Worker Program |
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| Date of Draw | No. of ITA |
| Sep 19, 2024 | 1650 |
| Sep 5, 2024 | 1417 |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 1550 |
| Aug 8, 2024 | 1415 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 1490 |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 1560 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | 1528 |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 1470 |
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Updates and Complete list of previous Draws available at: immilib.com/QSW-Draws Criteria for invitations available at: |
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In addition to general criteria such as age, French proficiency, level of education, area of training, work experience, etc., certain invitations are established based on specific criteria, such as having a job offer, having earned a degree in Quebec, or having temporary worker status. For scoring criteria please visit (➨immilib.com/Arrima-Grid).
Step 2: Submit Application for a Quebec Selection Certificate
Subsequently, after the processing of your application has begun, you will be sent an e-mail inviting you to provide your attestation of learning about democratic values and the Quebec values. The members of your family included in your application (spouse aged 16 and over and dependent children aged 18 and over) will be required to obtain the attestation. Persons with a disability that prevents them from obtaining the attestation are exempt from this condition.
| QSW Application | |
| Apply Online (Arrima): | |
| immilib.com/QSW-Apply | |
| Submit Application: | |
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Direction du regroupement familial et de l’enregistrement Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration 205-1200, boulevard Saint-Laurent Montréal (Québec) H2X 0C9 CANADA |
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| Official Program Guide: | |
| immilib.com/QSW-Guide | |
| QSW Application Fee: | |
| Main applicant: | $895 |
| Spouse: | $192 |
| Each child: | $192 |
| Processing Time: | |
| immilib.com/QSW-PT | |
| Document Checklist: | |
| Personalized list in Arrima Portal | |
| Contact: | |
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Tel: 514-864-9191 Fax: 514-864-8158 (general questions) |
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For more information on the online assessment, see (➨immilib.com/Q-Attestation).
Step 3: Apply for Permanent Residence
After obtaining your CSQ, your next step is to submit a complete application for a permanent resident visa (➨Page) within the validity of your CSQ which is two (2) years.
You must submit your application using the IRCC Permanent Residence Portal (PR Portal) (➨ immilib.com/PR-Portal).
Step 4: Landing in Quebec
You will only become a Permanent Resident of Canada when you cross a Canadian port of entry. This is referred to as ‘landing in Canada' (➨Page).
Ready to take the next step towards your Canadian immigration journey? Fill out the form below and embark on your path to new opportunities.
WELCOME TO QUEBEC!
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