Expression of Interest System
Quebec Regular Skilled Worker Program invites immigrants with special skill set to permanently settle in Quebec to meet the labor market needs. This program receives applications of the skilled workers in the form of an Online Expression of Interest(EOI).
It entails personal information, work experience, valid job offers, language skills and other related information. Basis this information, an applicant is assessed and ranked against other applicants in the pool.
The EOI is submitted through Arrima. From the date of submission, the EOIs are valid for one year and can be updated at any time, even after submission.
It is administrated under the vigil of Quebec’s Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI). This federal authority organizes regular rounds of the invitation of the selected candidates’ basis their processing capacity and annual immigration targets.
Quebec EOI Norms
An applicant older than or of 18 years with intention of living and working in Quebec can submit a Quebec EOI.
Further, with the point system the candidates are given scores basis:
- Proficiency in French and English language
- Age
- Length of professional experience
- Level of education
- Valid job offers, if applicable
This score can be estimated through using the Self-Assessment Tool provided by the government of Quebec.
When invited for QSWP, the candidate is required to submit their application within 60 days for a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ).
The ministry then evaluates these application and provides the candidates with the list of required documents.
After the documents have been submitted by the candidate, application review process begins and some profiles are invited for an interview.
As a last step, the candidate is required to make payment for processing fees.
The complete Quebec EOI application process is completed within 6 months. In order to ensure that your profile is suitable to receive the highest rank, take guidance from our licensed Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCIC). Our professionals will review all your documents and assist you in the application process from the first step till you receive the immigration invitation.