Why Quebec Immigration Program?

• 100,000+ job vacancies in 2023
• Minimum score required is 50
• Invited 62,000+ immigrants in 2022
• Great scope for French speakers
• Holds targeted draws every month

About Quebec

The name ‘Quebec’, tracing its roots to an Algonquian word meaning “where the river narrows”, was the first term used for describing the narrowing of the St Lawrence river near what is presently the City of Quebec. Quebec is the largest of all the 10 provinces of Canada, second only to Ontario in terms of the total population. Over the years, Quebec has been referred to by various names at different points in time, such as Canada, New France, Lower Canada, and Canada East. 

“Quebec City is the capital city of the Canadian province of Quebec.”

The prominent cities in Quebec province are:

• Montréal
• Laval
• Terrebonne
• Gatineau
• Longueuil
• Trois-Rivières
• Saguenay
• Lévis

With greater autonomy over the selection of newcomers into the province, Quebec is the only Canadian province that is not a part of the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Hence the province has its own Immigration Program.

Quebec Immigration Levels Plan 2023

‘La Belle Province’ immigration numbers in 2023 under Quebec Immigration Program

Quebec Overall Immigration Plan for 2023
Quebec Immigration program	Minimum	Maximum
Economic immigration category	32,000	33,900
Skilled Workers	28,000	29,500
Business People	4,000	4,300
Other Economic categories	0	100
Family Reunification	10,200	10,600
Refugees and people in similar situations	6,900	7,500
Refugees selected abroad	4,400	4,700
State-supported refugees	1,650	1,700
Sponsored refugees	2,750	3,000
Refugee recognized in Canada	2,500	2,800
Other immigration categories	400	500
Percentage selected by Quebec	74%	74%
Percentage selected under an economic immigration program	65%	65%
Percentage selected with French language proficiency	66%	66%
Total	49,500	52,500

Quebec’s Economic Immigration Programs

The list of Quebec’s Economic Immigration Programs includes:

• Quebec Regular Skilled Worker Program (QSWP)
• Quebec Experience Program (PEQ)
• Quebec Permanent Immigration Pilot Programs
• Quebec Business Immigration Programs

Foreign nationals interested in immigrating to Quebec as skilled workers will be required to begin the process with the creation of their Expression of Interest profile through the Arrima Portal. The Quebec EOI system managed through the Arrima Portal, includes an evaluation of the applicants as per the Selection Grid for the Regular Skilled Worker Program. In order to immigrate to Canada and settle within Quebec, an individual will require a Certificat de sélection du Québec or CSQ. Also referred to as a Québec Selection Certificate.

Obtaining a CSQ is a prerequisite before being able to apply to IRCC for Canadian permanent residence.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age should be below 40 years.
• Bachelor’s degree in any stream.
• 2 years of Relevant work experience.
• 50 points in Quebec’s Points calculator.
• Competent skills in English or French.

Steps to Apply

STEP 1: Check your eligibility through Y-Axis Quebec Immigration Points Calculator.

STEP 2: Review the Arrima selection criteria

STEP 3: Arrange the checklist of requirements

STEP 4: Register your EOI in Arrima Portal

STEP 5: Migrate to Quebec, Canada

How Can Y-Axis Help You? 

Y-Axis, the world’s best overseas immigration consultancy, provides unbiased immigration services for every client based on their interests and requirements. The impeccable services of Y-Axis include the following:

• Free eligibility check through Canada Immigration Points Calculator
• Expert guidance/counseling for Canada Immigration
• Coaching services: French coaching, IELTS proficiency Coaching 
• Free career counseling; book your slot today
• Complete guidance for Canada PR visa
• Job search services to find jobs in Quebec

 

Quebec PNP draws in 2024

Month	No. of draws	Total no. of Invitations
September	1	1417
August	3	4455
July	1	1560
June	3	4279
May	2	2791
April	2	2451
March	2	2493
February	2	2041
January	1	1007

 

Latest Quebec PNP Draws

Invitation Dates	Number of Invitations issued	CRS scores of Candidates
December 07, 2023	1187	604
November 16, 2023	1210	609
October 26, 2023	1220	456-608
September 21, 2023	1018	579
September 07, 2023	1433	586
August 24, 2023	1000	584
August 10, 2023	1384	591