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Quebec Immigration Pilot Programs

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The Quebec Immigration Pilot Programs are specialized economic pathways designed to directly counter severe labor shortages in key industrial sectors. Under these frameworks, the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) manages annual selection allocations to issue Quebec Selection Certificates (CSQ) to qualified applicants.

Application Process for Quebec Immigration Pilot Programs

Candidates must first confirm their eligibility against the specific criteria of their chosen pilot stream and submit an electronic interest profile via the Arrima portal. Upon receiving a formal invitation and being granted a Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ), the candidate is required to file their comprehensive application for permanent residence at the federal level with IRCC.

The Three Quebec Permanent Immigration Pilot Programs:

  • Permanent Immigration Pilot Program for Workers in Food Processing
  • Permanent Immigration Pilot Program for Orderlies
  • Permanent Immigration Pilot Program for Workers in the Artificial Intelligence, Information Technologies and Visual Effects Sectors

Related Links:

Expression of Interest System
Arrima Portal
Quebec Experience Program (PEQ)
Quebec Immigration Pilot Programs
Quebec Immigration Levels Plan

Common Eligibility Criteria for Pilot Programs

To be considered under these pilot structures, applicants must meet the following mandatory baseline requirements:

  • Applicant must be 18 years of age or older and hold valid legal status.
  • Fulfill all conditions attached to temporary stays in Quebec.
  • Demonstrate financial self-sufficiency to cover basic needs for the initial three months post-arrival.
  • Possess the specified length of lawful, full-time work experience within an eligible industry sector in Quebec.
  • Demonstrate oral French proficiency corresponding to a minimum of Level 7 on the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français, which is an absolute mandatory requirement for economic selection.

Program-Specific Details

Food Processing Pilot: Tailored for temporary foreign workersholding eligible positions within the food and beverage manufacturing sectors who meet the minimum local experience thresholds.

Orderlies Pilot: Designed for individuals living in Quebecworking as institutional orderlies, nurse’s aides, or patient service associates, separated into distinct Work and Work-Study options.

Artificial Intelligence, IT, and Visual Effects Pilot: Open to high-tech professionals, international graduates from Quebec universities, and skilled workers in advanced technology fields, divided into the Artificial Intelligence (AI) stream and the Information Technology/Visual Effects (IT/VE) stream. To ensure your application perfectly complies with Quebec’s shifting regulatory controls and language mandates, connect with our authorized RCICs at ImmigCanada. Our team, led by Eivy Joy Quito, will provide the professional representation required throughout your selection process.