(Quebec)

What is the difference between Quebec Skilled Worker and Federal Skilled Worker immigration?

How do I apply as a Quebec Nominee?

How long does the processing take for Quebec Nominee?

Do I have to meet the pass mark of 67 points like Skilled Workers?

If I obtain a permanent resident visa for Quebec, can I enter Canada through another province?

After immigrating to Quebec, can I travel to other parts of Canada?

What is the difference between Quebec Skilled Worker and Federal Skilled Worker immigration?

 Under an agreement with the federal government the province of Quebec selects its own immigrants.  This allows the province to establish its own standards and processes based on who will settle the most effectively into the economic and social life of the province.

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How do I apply as a Quebec Nominee?

The first step in this process is to apply for a Quebec Selection Certificate. For information on how to be selected by Quebec please see the following link which provides a list of the regional Quebec offices.

http://www.canada.org.uk/visa-info/forms/skilled/queguide.pdf

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How long does the processing take for Quebec Nominee?

Once you have been issued a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) you must submit an application for permanent residence.  Once the application for permanent residence is received accompanied by the CSQ the process takes on average 6 months to complete.

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Do I have to meet the passmark of 67 points like Skilled Workers?

Applicants for the province of Quebec are subject to different selection criteria then the standard points based requirements of the federal skilled worker applications. Applicants for the province of Quebec are subject to different selection criteria then the standard points based requirements of the federal skilled worker applications. Please note however that Citizenship and Immigration Canada retains the authority to make the final decision on an application with regards to admissibility criteria, including security, criminal and medical.

Please see the following link for a complete application guide for Quebec selected applicants.

http://www.canada.org.uk/visa-info/forms/skilled/queguide.pdf

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If I obtain a permanent resident visa for Quebec, can I enter Canada through another province?

You may use your permanent resident visa to enter Canada through any Canadian port of entry whether it is located in the province of Quebec or in another province.

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After immigrating to Quebec, can I travel to other parts of Canada?

Once you have become a permanent resident of Canada, you will be free to travel to any part of Canada, whether you were selected by the province of Quebec or obtained your visa through one of the other Canadian immigration programs. 

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