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Quebec Immigration Pilot Programs

Quebec Immigration Pilot Programs manages the labor shortage of the province in different sectors. Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) is targeting to grant around 600 Quebec Selection Certificates (QSC) annually under each of the three pilot programs.

Application Process for Quebec Pilot Programs

A candidate must first select a suitable pilot program and submit their respective immigration application on Arrima to get a Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ). Once the federal authority issues a CSQ, the candidate is required to submit an application for permanent residence.

Three Quebec Immigration Pilot Program

  • 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 Program

 Applicant must be 18 years of age or older.

  • Candidate must have met the conditions of Quebec during their stay.
  • They must be able to confirm financial self-sufficiency for initial three months on their arrival in the province.
  • One must have worked in a legally acquired, paid, full-time job in their respective fields for a period of 24 months.
  • Proficiency in French equal to level 7 (advanced intermediate) on the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français des personnes immigrantes adultes, or equivalent is a must have.

 Permanent Immigration Pilot Program for Workers in Food Processing: It is suitable for temporary foreign workers with job in one of the eligible food processing sector: Beverage Manufacturing or Food Manufacturing in Quebec.

Permanent Immigration Pilot Program for Orderlies: This program is suitable for candidates who are already living in Quebec and are engaged as orderlies, nurses’ aides or as patient service associates. This program is classified under two streams: Work and Work-Study

Permanent Immigration Pilot Program for Workers in the Artificial Intelligence, Information Technologies and Visual Effects Sectors: It is suitable for Quebec graduates in artificial intelligence and immigrants who are working in province in technology sector. It is segregated in two streams: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Information technology and Visual Effects (IT/VE).

To have more intricate details of the Quebec Immigration Pilot Programs, feel free to connect with our authorized RCICs (Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants). Our experts will also guide you throughout the process, from the decision of selection of a suitable immigration program to the gaining of your immigration program certificate.