QUEBEC MAKES IMPORTANT UPDATES TO SELECTION PROCESS FOR SKILLED

WORKER IMMIGRATION

The Canadian province of Quebec has today made significant changes concerning the selection process for its Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP). The QSWP allows eligible applicants to immigrate to Canada after receiving a Quebec Selection Certificate/certificat de selection du Québec (CSQ) from the government of Quebec.

Area of Training The first criterion changed is that of “Area of training.” This change ends the requirement for recent work experience related to the area of training for diplomas obtained more than five years ago. From now on, applicants will receive points for their diplomas regardless of when they were earned, provided that they were obtained before the application was submitted. Previously, applicants who obtained their diplomas more than five years ago were required to show relevant work experience in the field in order to obtain points for their Area of Training.Level of Education The modification noted above also affects the “Level of education” criterion. From now on, applicants may obtain points for this criterion provided that they obtained their diploma before their application was submitted.