You may be working in Quebec on temporary work visa, and you have liked the province so much, as a result of which you may have developed the desire to settle permanently in Quebec. Or, this desire must have already transformed into a desperate decision. Having been staying and working temporarily in Quebec certainly facilitates your immigration plan to the Canadian province. All you need to have is the right information in hand and take the plunge.
Foreign temporary workers in Quebec intending to immigrate to the province are required to follow a certain process, which basically involves two stages. In the Stage- I, a prospective immigrant has to apply for a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ- Certificat de sélection du Québec). The application must be made in the skilled worker class, choosing either of the two- Quebec Experience Program- Temporary Worker (PEQ- Programme de l’expérience québécoise) and the regular selection program for skilled workers- Temporary Worker.
The Quebec Experience Program for temporary worker is applicable to those who are currently employed and if they have served in a skilled job position in the Canadian province for a minimum of 1 year in the past 2-year period. In order to eligible for this program, applicants must be adept in speaking French.
The Regular Selection Program for temporary worker generally assesses the socio-cultural characteristics of a prospective immigrant, as well as his/her spouse or de facto spouse, if included in the principal applicant’s immigration application. Temporary workers residing lawfully in Quebec for a minimum period of 1 year are eligible to choose this program.
The Stage- II starts once an applicant is issued with a Quebec Selection Certificate. After obtaining the certificate, the prospective immigrant is required to apply for permanent residence, for which an application has to be filed with the concerned Canadian visa office.
NOTE: A permanent residence application has to be filed within 1 year or in completion of 1 year, in maximum after obtaining a Quebec Selection Certificate.
The right to grant a permanent residence to an applicant is completely owned by the Canadian government. However, things at an applicant’s end must be flawless to ensure a successful immigration process. For an accurate process, always trust an experienced Immigration and Visa consultant. Interested temporary workers in Quebec can send their updated resume to ajay@abhinav.com for free-of-charge assessment for Canadian immigration.
