How to come to Quebec as a skilled worker

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sat, 04 Mar 2023 12:00:57 +0000

Quebec has a unique status in Canada, with specific provisions and powers in place to protect its distinct culture and language. Although the Canadian Constitution states that immigration falls under both federal and provincial power, Quebec has more immigration authority than any other province. In 1968, Quebec launched its own immigration ministry. Discover if You […]

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What is Quebec’s immigration strategy?

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2023 12:00:01 +0000

Quebec has more immigration authority than any other province and territory in Canada due to its unique francophone status. The Canadian Constitution states that immigration falls under both federal and provincial jurisdiction, but the federal government plays a leading role in immigration. In 1968, Quebec launched its own immigration ministry. Discover if You Are Eligible […]

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Quebec releases its immigration plan for 2023

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 08 Dec 2022 19:58:54 +0000

The Quebec Immigration Plan for 2023, released on December 8, shows that the province could admit up to 52,500 new permanent residents in 2023. This target is precisely the same as the immigration plan for 2022. Most new admissions to Quebec in 2023 will come through the province’s economic immigration programs, including the Quebec Skilled Worker […]

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What immigration authority does Quebec have?

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2022 12:00:20 +0000

The federal government of Canada has a leading role in welcoming and settling immigrants throughout Canada. However, Quebec has more immigration authority than any other province. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration In 1968, Quebec launched its own immigration ministry and since then, the province has gradually obtained more immigration authority. Quebec is […]

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Quebec skilled workers can now submit applications for open work permits through the IMP+

Credit to Author: Alexandra Miekus| Date: Tue, 24 May 2022 20:49:47 +0000

A new pathway to bring in skilled workers who have been selected by Quebec and are waiting for permanent residence is now open for applications. The International Mobility Program Plus (IMP+) provides a new work permit option for permanent resident applicants selected by Quebec. It is a way for Quebec to accelerate the arrival of […]

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How to immigrate to Canada as a nurse in 2022

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Thu, 12 May 2022 12:30:33 +0000

The pandemic has exacerbated the need for nurses in Canada. One of the ways to fill job vacancies in the industry is to offer pathways to permanent residency for foreign nurses. Canada was experiencing nursing shortages even before the pandemic. Since COVID-19 swept the world in March 2020, the federal and provincial governments have been […]

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Quebec issues 306 invitations in new Arrima draw

Credit to Author: Alexandra Miekus| Date: Sat, 05 Mar 2022 13:00:25 +0000

Quebec invited 306 skilled workers to apply for permanent selection on February 24. The invitations were issued by the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) to immigration candidates applying under the Quebec Regular Skilled Worker Program (QSWP). Candidates had to have profiles in the Arrima Expression of Interest system with scores […]

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Quebec issues 523 invitations in new Arrima draw

Credit to Author: Alexandra Miekus| Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2022 13:00:28 +0000

Quebec invited 523 skilled workers to apply for permanent selection on February 10. The invitations were issued by the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) to immigration candidates applying under the Quebec Regular Skilled Worker Program (QSWP). Candidates had to have profiles in the Arrima Expression of Interest system with scores […]

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Quebec issues 322 invitations in new Arrima draw

Credit to Author: Alexandra Miekus| Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2022 18:02:28 +0000

Quebec invited 322 skilled workers to apply for permanent selection on January 27. The Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) invited these immigration candidates to apply under the Quebec Regular Skilled Worker Program (QSWP). Candidates had to have profiles in the Arrima Expression of Interest system with scores of at least […]

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Quebec fell even further behind the rest of Canada in attracting immigrants in 2019

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 19:15:46 +0000

Quebec has fallen even further behind the rest of Canada in attracting immigrants, as the province’s government kept its promise to cut immigration by 21 per cent in 2019. According to data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Quebec welcomed about 40,600 immigrants in 2019 compared to 51,100 the previous year. Economic and family […]

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