New Option to Immigrate to Canada through Skilled Worker Program by Quebec


Quebec skilled worker program (QSWP) has reopened with potential applicants from around the world moving quickly to prepare and submit an application as early as possible during the current application cycle, which began on November 4, 2015.
This news was reported by CIC News, who notified readers that the program operates on a first-come, first-served basis. This aspect marks the QSWP as a more assured and straightforward way of obtaining

Canada permanent residence compared that are processed through the Express Entry Selection System.
Quebec application cycle for the QSWP will be split into two periods. the firs, which will run from November 4 to December 15 will accept up to 3,500 postal applications only. this intake period is currently open. the second intake period will run from January 18 to March 31, 2016 will process up to 2,800 application online.

Differences between federal skilled worker (FSW) class and Quebec Skilled Worker:
The end result of these programs is to obtain Canadian Permanent Residence. But the methods, timelines, processes and selection factors are different applicant may see added value in one program over the others.

According to the governments of Quebec and Canada,candidate can apply under the QSWP and submit an Express Entry profile, as long as they withdraw one when either a Quebec Selection Certificate or Invitation to apply (ITA) is issued.

The following table below outlines some of the differences between the QSWP and FSW Class 


                         QSWP
                            FSW Class
The program is first-come, first served
The program is not first-come, first served
No pool of candidate
The program works on Express Entry Pool
Candidate do not need to submit online profile
Candidate must submit online profile
Language testing is not mandatory, but up to 22 points are available for English (6) and French (16)
Candidate must submit prove of language proficiency in English and /or French
Up to 16 points may be awarded for the candidate's Area of Training list.
There is no Area of Training list.
There is no ranking system for eligible candidates
There is a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) for candidate.


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