QSW: THE BASICS!

[Lammawitch]

I've gathered together links to some of the most frequently requested information here

Immigration to Quebec for Skilled Workers: the basics

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Start by reading ALL the information/links on the Immigration Quebec website: there are very few questions that aren't answered .
http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/immigrate-settle/permanent-workers/index.html

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French is not mandatory.

If you wish to get points for French, you need to take an approved exam (list in link below) & reach at least B2 level.

If you wish to get points for English, you need to take IELTS exam and reach CLB level 5.

Note that you can apply without taking the exams, or with lower scores, but you won't get points for language in those cases.

http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/immigrate-settle/permanent-workers/official-immigration-application/requirements-programs/language-knowledge.html

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Points calculation:
https://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/publications/fr/divers/Grille-synthese.pdf

(Yes, it's only available in French; Google Translate does an ok translation). Minimum points required for a single applicant = 49, 57 for a married couple.

AOT (Area of training list) 2015:
http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/publications/en/diverses/list-training.pdf

Find how many points you score there: that corresponds to the number of points on the "domaine de formation" line on the points grid.

And here's the AOT code list needed for question 8 on the application form:
https://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/publications/en/diverses/code-list-training.pdf

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until the new online tool* is functional (it will be mandatory, so no point filling forms in advance, but you'll see what's required), here's the form:
http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/publications/en/dcs/Application-selection-certificate-dyn.pdf

Required documents:
http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/publications/en/dcs/documents-dcs-en-dyn.pdf

Recognised authorities for document certification:
http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/forms/search-title/list-authorities.html

Other forms which may be required are listed here:
http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/forms/search-title/dcs-workers/index.html

*Latest news on the online application tool :
http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/informations/news/news-2015/new-tool-online.html

I hope this helps

Edited to add info and fix typos. If anyone sees mistakes/more typos, please let me know!!!

 

[sanjeev31aug]

I've gathered together links to some of the most frequently requested information here

Immigration to Quebec for Skilled Workers: the basics

***
Start by reading ALL the information/links on the Immigration Quebec website: there are very few questions that aren't answered .
http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/immigrate-settle/permanent-workers/index.html

***
French is not mandatory.

If you wish to get points for French, you need to take an approved exam (list in link below) & reach at least B2 level.

If you wish to get points for English, you need to take IELTS exam and reach CLB level 7

http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/immigrate-settle/permanent-workers/official-immigration-application/requirements-programs/language-knowledge.html

***
Points calculation:
https://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/publications/fr/divers/Grille-synthese.pdf

(Yes, it's only available in French; Google Translate does an ok translation). Minimum points required for a single applicant = 49, 57 for a married couple.

AOT (Area of training list) 2015:
http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/publications/en/diverses/list-training.pdf

Find how many points you score there: that corresponds to the number of points on the "domaine de formation" line on the points grid.

until the new online tool* is functional (it will be mandatory, so no point filling forms in advance, but you'll see what's required), here's the form:
http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/publications/en/dcs/Application-selection-certificate-dyn.pdf

Required documents:
http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/publications/en/dcs/documents-dcs-en-dyn.pdf

Recognised authorities for document certification:
http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/forms/search-title/list-authorities.html

Other forms which may be required are listed here:
http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/forms/search-title/dcs-workers/index.html

*Latest news on the online application tool :
http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/informations/news/news-2015/new-tool-online.html

I hope this helps

+1

 

[wan2no]

I am FSWP PR can I move to Quebec or Montreal after the next week of my landing?

 

[Lammawitch]

Conditions necessary to obtain points for AOT:

The diploma must have been awarded within the five years preceding the application for a Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ – Québec Selection Certificate). If this is not the case, the candidate must have legally practised for at least one year, during the five years preceding the application for a CSQ, a profession directly related to the diploma obtained and for which he or she is being assessed.
https://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/immigrate-settle/permanent-workers/official-immigration-application/requirements-programs/list-areas-training.html

 

[unsaf]

Thanks this is helpful

 

[Cansmk]

I've gathered together links to some of the most frequently requested information here

Immigration to Quebec for Skilled Workers: the basics

***
Start by reading ALL the information/links on the Immigration Quebec website: there are very few questions that aren't answered .
http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/immigrate-settle/permanent-workers/index.html

***
French is not mandatory.

If you wish to get points for French, you need to take an approved exam (list in link below) & reach at least B2 level.

If you wish to get points for English, you need to take IELTS exam and reach CLB level 5.

Note that you can apply without taking the exams, or with lower scores, but you won't get points for language in those cases.

http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/immigrate-settle/permanent-workers/official-immigration-application/requirements-programs/language-knowledge.html

***
Points calculation:
https://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/publications/fr/divers/Grille-synthese.pdf

(Yes, it's only available in French; Google Translate does an ok translation). Minimum points required for a single applicant = 49, 57 for a married couple.

AOT (Area of training list) 2015:
http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/publications/en/diverses/list-training.pdf

Find how many points you score there: that corresponds to the number of points on the "domaine de formation" line on the points grid.

And here's the AOT code list needed for question 8 on the application form:
https://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/publications/en/diverses/code-list-training.pdf

***
until the new online tool* is functional (it will be mandatory, so no point filling forms in advance, but you'll see what's required), here's the form:
http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/publications/en/dcs/Application-selection-certificate-dyn.pdf

Required documents:
http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/publications/en/dcs/documents-dcs-en-dyn.pdf

Recognised authorities for document certification:
http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/forms/search-title/list-authorities.html

Other forms which may be required are listed here:
http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/forms/search-title/dcs-workers/index.html

*Latest news on the online application tool :
http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/informations/news/news-2015/new-tool-online.html

I hope this helps

Edited to add info and fix typos. If anyone sees mistakes/more typos, please let me know!!!

Hi Lammawitch Great Job.. Kudos!!

 

[bhavcaluk]

I've gathered together links to some of the most frequently requested information here

Immigration to Quebec for Skilled Workers: the basics

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i/quote

If a persons has obtained degree in 2012 but did not practice in his area of training,will he gets points for area of training?
please clarify.Thanks in advance

 

[Lammawitch]

I've gathered together links to some of the most frequently requested information here

Immigration to Quebec for Skilled Workers: the basics

***
i/quote

If a persons has obtained degree in 2012 but did not practice in his area of training,will he gets points for area of training?
please clarify.Thanks in advance

Yes, because the degree was awarded less than five years ago.

 

[Lammawitch]

What is a regulated profession?
https://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/working-quebec/regulated-professions/index.html

And
https://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/working-quebec/regulated-professions/professional-order.html

Fact sheet:
https://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/publications/en/professions/guide-practise-profession.pdf

 

[unsaf]

Helpful information thanks

 

[Lammawitch]

Hi Lammawitch Great Job.. Kudos!!

Helpful information thanks

Thank you .

I want to make it clear that I'm not solely responsible for this thread & information: I compiled it using questions, suggestions, advice & information from the Whatsapp group created by @Daris25, as well as frequently asked questions & answers on the board here.

So many people should share the kudos & thanks .

 

[Lammawitch]

Fees and payment methods:
https://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/immigrate-settle/permanent-workers/official-immigration-application/cost-immigrating/fees-payment.html

Guide* to immigration procedures, skilled worker program (Quebec). This explains how applications are assessed & the criteria for selection:
http://www.midi.gouv.qc.ca/publications/fr/gpi-npi/composantes_3/gpi-3-1.pdf

*(Again, only available in French)

 

[f.kwin]

Hi Lammawitch,
Thanks a lot for the information.
You said French is not mandatory, I have a question with respesct to that; does not having the French test give you a disadvantage relative to others? say in terms of processing times or preference even if u have enough points? Just asking.......

 

[bhavcaluk]

Subject - legality/validation of experience from INDIA

For Quebec skilled worker application the experience needs to be supported by proof of social security contributions or income tax assessments orders.

In India the social security contribution is EMPLOYEES PROVIDENT FUND in which employee and employer contribute equally.For government employees it is called National Pension Scheme.A member of fund can take a print out of contributions as the pass book is online now. Earlier slips were being issued at the end of year.

For income tax deducted from salary,the employer issues Form 16 giving details of income and tax deducted .The individual files a income tax return. The return is assessed by the tax officer and assessment order 143(1) is issued intimating whether tax/refund is due.For persons filing return online the 143(1) is sent at the email address and it can be printed. Those who have filed the returns on paper ,the concerned tax office need to be contacted for assessment orders.

These copies of PF passbook or form 143(1) need to be got attested as true from the pf /tax office or from notary.
Davinder

 

[Lammawitch]

THANK YOU so much Davinder !!