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Consequently, it is expected that there will be at least two application intake periods for the QSWP in 2016. It was previously unknown whether or not the QSWP would reopen for a second time this year.<\/p>\n
This latest immigration news from Quebec is perhaps the most significant to come from the province over recent months. The MIDI has made a number of changes to its procedures and processes over the past year, including the removal of the time-consuming adaptability interview and modifications to the area of training factor. These changes have largely been welcomed by individuals and families interested in immigrating to Canada through the QSWP.<\/p>\n
However, the upcoming application intake periods may be the last of their kind. Currently, the QSWP operates on a come, first-served basis. Quebec\u2019s Minister of Immigration recently proposed a bill that, if passed, would likely result in Quebec implementing an economic immigration system similar to the Express Entry system currently used by the government of Canada, whereby candidates must make a \u2018Declaration of Interest\u2019 before being invited to apply based on their credentials.<\/p>\n
If, as is now expected, Quebec reopens the QSWP for new applications in May or June of 2016, that application intake period will operate on the same first-come, first-served basis that is currently in place.<\/p>\n
It is unknown exactly how many applications may be accepted during the planned intake period beginning in May or June. However, the MIDI has said that up to 7,000 applications may be accepted for the period 2016-2017.<\/p>\n
As of next week, candidates who have already created an account under Mon projet Qu\u00e9bec,\u00a0<\/em>the MIDI\u2019s new online application management system, will have the opportunity to submit their application. <\/em>Candidates had\u00a0until 25 January, 2016 to create an online account through Mon projet Qu\u00e9bec<\/em>. Since that date, it has no longer been possible to create a new account for the upcoming application intake period.<\/p>\n Until\u00a0February 15, 2016, candidates who have a\u00a0Mon projet Qu\u00e9bec<\/em>\u00a0account can\u00a0access it to complete the application for a Quebec Selection Certificate\/certificat de selection du Qu\u00e9bec<\/em>\u00a0(CSQ). The option to submit an application will be available as of 8.30 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Tuesday, February 16, 2016.<\/p>\n We also know the following details:<\/p>\n Candidates who are successful in submitting their application have up to 90 days to provide supporting documentation. Once the application has been submitted, candidates will have 30 days to pay the fees. If a candidate does not submit and pay the fees within the prescribed timeframe, the application will be deleted.<\/p>\n ———————————————————————————————————————————<\/p>\n Note:\u00a0 Candidates in either of the following situations are not subject to the cap and may submit an application for a CSQ outside the aforementioned dates:<\/p>\n\n