Why the Quebec Immigration Program?

• 100,000+ job vacancies in 2024
• The minimum score required is 50
• Invited 50,000+ immigrants in 2023
• Great scope for French speakers
• Holds targeted draws every month

Quebec Immigration 

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 2024 & 2025

‘La Belle Province’ immigration numbers in 2024 & 2025 under the Quebec Immigration Program:  

Immigration Category	Admission Targets for for 2024		Admission Targets for 2025
	Minimum	Maximum	Minimum	Maximum
Economic immigration category	30,310	33,250	31,000	32,900
Skilled Workers	29,000	31,900	30,600	32,350
Business People	1,300	1,300	400	500
Other Economic categories	10	50	0	50
Skilled Workers selected through the Quebec graduate stream of the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ)	3,800		13,500	15,000
Inventory flow of business people	5,000	5,300	S.O.	S.O.
Family Reunification	10,600	11,000	10,200	10,600
Refugees and people in similar situations	6,700	7,300	6,600	7,200
Refugees selected abroad	2,300	2,600	2,500	2,800
State-supported refugees	1,400	1,600	1,650	1,700
Sponsored refugees	900	1,000	850	1,100
Refugee recognized in Canada	4,400	4,700	4,100	4,400
Other immigration categories	700	800	700	800
Percentage selected by Quebec	74%	74%	77%	77%
Percentage selected under an economic immigration program	68%	69%	72%	72%
Percentage selected with French language proficiency	70%	70%	79%	80%
Percentage of admission spots for Candidates in Quebec	43%	43%	52%	53%
Overall totals	48,310	52,350	48,500	51,500

 

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. 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 for Quebec migration

• 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 the 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 the 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 Quebec Immigration Points Calculator
• Expert guidance/counseling for Quebec 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