Quebec Skilled Worker Program

Maximum points to be scored under this category is 8 points. The sub-category for having family members in Quebec offers up to 3 points, while the Stay in Quebec sub-category can provide up to 5 points.

Family in Quebec

Visiting Quebec

Characteristics for Spouse

Maximum points awarded in this category is 17 points. There are three sub-categories and each sub-categories has their own awarded points to it. Following are the sub-categories:

Spouse’s Education: Maximum points(4 Points)

Spouse’s Area of Training:Maximum points(4 points)

Spouse’s Age: Maximum points(3 points)

Validated job offers: 

Candidates who have a valid job offer from the employers in Quebec can be awarded up to 10 points depending on the job location.

• If the offered job is in Montreal area: 8 points
• If the offered job is outside the Montreal area: 10 points

Financial self Sufficiency

Applicants are given 1 point in this category should they meet the Quebec immigration minimum settlement funds requirement. A score of 1 point in this category is required in order to apply under skilled worker program. Minimum settlement fund required are as follows:

• 1 adult- CAD $3,016
• 1 adult & 1 child (<18 years of age) – CAD $4,052
• 1 adult & 2 children (<18 years of age)- CAD $4,574
• 1 adult & 3 children (<18 years of age)- CAD $5,096
• 1 adult & 4+ children (<18 years of age) – Add CAD $522 per child
• 1 adult & 1+ children (18+ years of age) – Add CAD $1,406 per child
• 2 adults – CAD $4,422
• 2 adults & 1 child (<18 years of age) – CAD $4,954
• 2 adults & 2 children (<18 years of age) – CAD $5,347
• 2 adults & 3 children (<18 years of age) – CAD $5,739
• 2 adults & 4+ children (<18 years of age) – Add CAD $393 per child
• 2 adults & 1+ children (18+ years of age) – Add CAD $1,406 per child

Documentation required to apply for skilled worker Quebec Program

In addition to Quebec Skilled Worker application, the following documents are also needed in your application:

• Financial self-sufficiency contract.
• Power of attorney mandate (if using a legal representative)
• Declaration for practicing a regulated trade or profession (if applicable)
• Photocopy of valid passport (showing issue date and expiry date)
• Photocopy of birth certificate
• Photocopy of marriage certificate, judgment of divorce, and/or certificate of death of spouse (if applicable)
• Photocopy of valid residence permit if residing in country in which you are not a citizen (if applicable)
• Photocopy of proof of enrollment as a foreign student (if applicable)
• Photocopy of letter from educational institution indicating start date for foreign student as well as expected end date (if applicable)
• Photocopy of adoption papers for accompanying child (if applicable)
• Original medical certificate indicating physical or mental incapacity of accompanying adult child (if applicable)
• Original passport-sized photos of all family members immigrating to Quebec
• Certified true copy of all degrees and diplomas, as well as all corresponding transcripts (if applicable)
• Photocopy of official work attestation for each job declared in your Quebec Skilled Worker application. (if applicable)
• Photocopy of internship attestation on company letterhead and containing company contact information (if applicable)
• Photocopy of documentation supporting your work as a self-employed person or contractor
• Photocopy of certificate of company registration (if applicable)
• Photocopy of documents demonstrating membership in a professional order (if applicable)
• Original or certified true copy of income tax return to prove legality of work experience
• Photocopy of certificate of competence or qualification by regulatory body in Quebec (if applicable)
• Photocopy of French language testing: TEF, TEFAQ, TEF Canada, TCF, TCFQ, DELF or DALF (if applicable)
• Photocopy of English language testing: IELTS (if applicable)
• Photocopy of proof of relationship with Quebec. Either a Quebec work permit or study permit, or proof of exemption for one, or passport stamps demonstrating a visit to Quebec. (if applicable)
• Photocopy of proof of family in Quebec. Birth certificate of family member domiciled in the province, as well as their valid Quebec healthcare card and Canadian passport or residency card. (if applicable)