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\u201cA big misconception is that it is more difficult to qualify under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program than the Federal Skilled Worker Program. It\u2019s simplynot true,\u201d says Attorney David Cohen. \u201cGranted, it\u2019s different, but Idisagree that it is harder to qualify as a Quebec Skilled Worker. It\u2019s actually getting harder to qualify for the Federal Skilled Worker Program as fewerapplications are being accepted. Applicants need to start considering other programs if they want to become permanent residents.\u201d<\/p>\n
The following are five important points you need to know Quebec Skilled Worker Program:<\/p>\n
1. You Don\u2019t Need High French Proficiency to Qualify<\/em><\/p>\n The Quebec Skilled Worker Program accepts applicants with varying degrees of French proficiency. Some applicants may qualify with low French proficiencywhile others may need higher levels of French proficiency to qualify, depending on their other qualifications.<\/p>\n The Quebec Skilled Worker Program consists of ten selection factors including education, work experience, and language proficiency. Applicants are awardedpoints in each selection factor. In order be selected by Quebec, a single applicant must score at least 55 points and an applicant with a spouse orcommon-law partner must score at least 63 points. Therefore, an applicant that scores higher points in education and work experience may meet the pass markwith a lower level of French proficiency for the language factor.<\/p>\n 2. You Don\u2019t Need a University Degree to Get High Points<\/em><\/p>\n The Quebec Skilled Worker Program awards points to applicants with university degrees and college degrees as well as those with technical or vocationaldiplomas. Even high school level diplomas with technical or vocational components can be awarded high points. The Quebec Skilled Worker Program not onlyawards points for Education, but also for the Area of Training of your education(Demaine de formation). Area of Training points are awarded to applicants who have obtained a diploma or certificate related to occupations that are indemand in Quebec.<\/p>\n Many of the degrees or diplomas that are awarded the highest number of points for the Area of Training factor are not in fact university degrees. Forexample, college level nursing diplomas and high school level butchery certificates are awarded higher points than many other university degrees. For acomplete list of Area of Training degrees and diplomas, click here.<\/p>\n 3. Having a Spouse and Children Can Also Get You Points<\/em><\/p>\n The Quebec Skilled Worker Program takes into account both the principal applicant\u2019s qualifications and those of his spouse or common-law partner. Thisprogram awards points in five selection factors for the spouse\/partner includingEducation, Area of Training, Work Experience, Age, and French Language Proficiency. Applicants can also obtain points for having children ages 21 and under.<\/p>\n 4. You Don\u2019t Need to Have a Job Offer or Specific Work Experience to Qualify<\/em><\/p>\n Applicants are not required to have a job offer from a Quebec or Canadian employer to qualify nor are they required to have work experience in a specificfield to qualify. Accountants, Computer and IT Specialists, Professors and Teachers, Welders, Butchers, and Plumbers may all apply under this program.<\/p>\n Although a job offer is not required to qualify, it can be beneficial to your application. Applicants can obtain up to ten additional points for having a valid employment offer in Quebec.<\/p>\n