Home / Quebec Nominee Program
The Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) offers eligible candidates an opportunity to secure Canadian permanent residence. Quebec, unique among Canadian provinces, has a special agreement with the federal government granting it significant autonomy in its immigration policies and procedures. As a result, Quebec’s immigration programs, including the QSWP, are managed independently from those of other provinces.
To qualify for the Quebec Skilled Worker Program, applicants must obtain a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) by scoring sufficient points based on a set of selection factors. Once they have the CSQ, they can apply to the Government of Canada for permanent residence. During this process, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will conduct medical and criminal background checks.
Applicants are evaluated based on several selection factors. A single applicant must score at least 50 points, while an applicant with a spouse or common-law partner must score at least 59 points. The selection factors include:
The Quebec Skilled Worker Program, managed by TIC Visas, is designed to attract skilled workers who can contribute to Quebec’s economy and integrate successfully into the province. Partner with TIC Visas to navigate the QSWP and start your journey toward Canadian permanent residence.
The Quebec Immigration selection factors are designed to evaluate and score applicants for the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP). Here is a summary of the selection factors and their corresponding points:
| Factors | Points |
| EDUCATION | Up to 14 points (Cutoff Score = 2 points) |
| AREA OF TRAINING | Up to 12 points |
| VALIDATED EMPLOYMENT OFFER | Up to 14 points |
| WORK EXPERIENCE | Up to 8 points |
| AGE | Up to 16 points |
| LANGUAGE PROFIENCY | Up to 22 points |
| STAY AND FAMILY IN QUEBEC | Up to 8 points |
| SPOUSE CHARACTERISTICS | Up to 17 points |
| PRESENCE OF ACCOMPANYING CHILDREN | Up to 8 points |
| FINANCIAL SELF-SUFFICIENCY | 1 point |
Many documents are mandatory for applying to the Quebec Skilled Worker Program. These documents must be licensed true copies. Additionally, language test results must be submitted along with immigration applications to be awarded points for language proficiency.
Processing times for the Quebec Skilled Worker Program can vary depending on the Canadian Immigration Visa Office handling the application.
The processing fees for the Quebec Skilled Worker Program as of 2019 are as follows:
| Applicant | Fees |
| Principal Applicant | CAD $798 |
| Spouse, de facto spouse | CAD $171 |
| Each Dependent child | CAD $171 |
At TIC Visas, we are committed to helping you navigate the Quebec Skilled Worker Program with ease. Our expertise ensures that you meet all the necessary requirements and submit a strong application. Start your journey toward Canadian permanent residence with TIC Visas today.
