Los funcionarios de Quebec le dicen a los trabajadores calificados en París: “Te necesitamos, es urgente”

Quebec to welcome 30 000 skilled workers under new decoration of interest immigration system.
16 de enero del 2019 – Los funcionarios que buscan enfrentar la escasez de mano de obra de Quebec viajarán a París para reclutar activamente a ciudadanos franceses para mudarse a la provincia. Representantes de la Unión de Municipios de Quebec (UMQ) asistirán a una feria internacional de reclutamiento con el objetivo de promover a
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Selection rules for Quebec business immigrants – Part II

Do I Need French to Qualify for the Quebec Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP)?
November 9, 2018 – This editorial written by Attorney Colin Singer, appears in the Lawyer’s Daily. On April 6, 2016, Quebec’s government tabled new legislation: the Quebec Immigration Act. On July 18, 2018, it tabled new regulations: the Quebec Immigration Regulation, providing for a significant overhaul of its immigration programs, which are both now in force. In
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Selection rules for Quebec business immigrants – Part I

Quebec Opens New Expression of Interest Immigration System ‘Arrima’
November 9, 2018 – This editorial written by Attorney Colin Singer, appears in the Lawyer’s Daily. Since the coming into effect of the Cullen Couture Agreement in 1978, the Quebec government has extensive powers in immigration, to administer the admission of foreign nationals to its province. On April 6, 2016, Quebec’s government tabled new legislation: the
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Do I Need French to Qualify for the Quebec Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP)?

Do I Need French to Qualify for the Quebec Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP)?
October 5, 2018 – There is no French speaking requirement to qualify for the Quebec Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP). Candidates must sign a written declaration saying they intend to reside in the French-speaking province of Quebec. However, there is no language requirement. The Quebec investor program offers applicants with a net worth of at least
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Quebec Immigration Economic Stream – Part I

Quebec Immigration Economic Stream – Part I
The following essay appeared in Canada’s Immigration & Citizenship Bulletin, 29 Imm. & Cit., No.4 2018, and was written by Colin Singer, Magali Desjardins and Maria Parau at www.immigration.ca. Introduction October 3, 2018 – Since the coming into effect of the Cullen Couture Agreement in 1978, as amended by subsequent accords between the Governments of
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¿Qué tiempo toma recibir una visa a través del Programa Inversor Inmigrante de Quebec (QIIP)?

Quebec Investor Program
23 de septiembre del 2018 – Puede tomar entre 12 y 44 meses obtener una visa a través del Programa Inversor Inmigrante de Quebec (QIIP), dependiendo del lugar en el que se encuentre el candidato en el momento de la solicitud. El periodo de procesamiento es más corto en América del Norte, Europa Occidental y
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¿Cómo puedo calificar para el Programa Inversor Inmigrante de Quebec (QIIP)?

How do I Qualify for the Quebec Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP)?
Los solicitantes califican para el Programa Inversor Inmigrante de Quebec (QIIP, por sus siglas en inglés) en función de su patrimonio neto, experiencia administrativa e intención de instalarse en la provincia. Cada factor se explica a continuación: ¿Cuál es el valor neto requerido para los inversores de Quebec? Los solicitantes deben tener un patrimonio neto
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The Quebec Self-Employed Program

The Quebec Self-Employed Program
Self-employed applicants are primarily differentiated from skilled worker applicants in that they come to Quebec to create their own job by practicing a profession or engaging in commercial activities. To qualify under the Quebec Self-Employed Program, the applicant must meet the following conditions: have two years of self-employed experience, in the profession or trade they
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Quebec Skilled Workers – List of Areas of Training

(in effect since August 2, 2018) This list is drawn up by the Ministre de l’Immigration, de la Diversité et de l’Inclusion, pursuant to section 28 of the Act respecting immigration to Québec (2016, chapter 3). It comes into effect on August 2, 2018 and replaces all previous lists of areas of training. SECTION A
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Quebec Skilled Workers – Selection Factors Grid

Selection under the Quebec skilled Worker Program is made based on several factors. A successful candidate must score enough points to pass both thresholds imposed by the Quebec government.  Factors Marking scheme Max Pts 1. Education Cut-off score =2 1. Education Max 26 1.1 Level of Education Max 14 a) general high school 2 b) professional
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