Quebec will now accept applications under the new express entry style visa from 2nd August 2018, as mentioned in announcement of Quebec Immigration on 4th July 2018. This means that the process has already began. Initially on 3rd July 2018, David Heurtel the provincial nominee minister made public the policies of same on twitter.
This new system will replace the current first come first serve system of application processing of Expression of Interest System of Quebec. This is done in order to reduce the application processing time to less than 12 months. Candidates who are interested in Quebec Skilled Worker Program have to initially submit an online Expression of Interest profile to Quebec Immigration Ministry.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the new Quebec EOI system, the candidates have to fulfill few conditions and gain points under the Quebec Immigration Points Calculator for the following factors.
- Age
- Education
- Presence of Accompanying Children
- Area of Training
- Work Experience
- Financial Self Sufficiency
- Accompanying children
- Validated job offer
- Family and stay in Quebec
Quebec New EOI System Changes
There are some changes done under the new Quebec Declaration of Interest System by the Quebec immigration ministry. The application process is made faster through this system.
Following are those Changes that are Being Announced Recently:-
- Declaration of Interest must be submitted by candidates.
- Invitation to be in possession by the candidates and submission of completed application form to Quebec Immigration system for CSQ.
- Candidates with highest points are invited to apply for Quebec Selection System (CSQ).
- Once CSQ certificate is issued to the candidate, federal application should be submitted by them.
Changes in Quebec Immigration Investor Program (QIIP)
Quebec Immigration Investor Program has also undergone some changes under the new Quebec EOI system.
Following are the Changes in the Same:-
- The new minimum net worth is CAD 2 million as compared to previous CAD 1.6 million.
- New Minimum investment is CAD 1.2 million as compared to previous CAD 8,00,000.
QIIP Eligibility
There are some eligibility conditions a candidate needs to fulfill in under the Investor Program of Quebec in order to proceed further.
Following are those Eligibility Conditions:-
- Candidates must intend to settle in the Quebec.
- There should be an investment of atleast CAD 1.2 million from the candidate side into a passive government guaranteed investment for a period of 5 years bearing no interest.
- Candidate’s work experience should be atleast of 2 years within 5 years of filing the visa.
- Legal net worth of the candidate should be atleast CAD 2 million.
Quebec Experience Class Changes
The Quebec Experience Class or PEQ had also undergone with some recent changes. This stream is unbolted for candidates who have not long ago passed out their diploma from the recognized Quebec school or possess a 12 month experience in past 24 months in a full time job in province of Quebec. The experience should fall in the categories of National Occupation Classification (NOC) Skill type 0, skilled level A, Skill level B, skill level C and D are eligible to apply for CSQ via Quebec Experience Program.
The spouses and common law partner, of candidates who are eligible, can present themselves as the principal candidate during visa filing.