Quebec Immigration ministry held the third draw of the year on February 10, 2022.

523 qualified professionals have been invited to apply for permanent selection under the Quebec Regular Skilled Worker Program (QSWP).

Invitations were sent by the the Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration (MIFI) to candidates having at least 592 points and had one of the following jobs.

• NOC 0213 Computer and information systems managers
• NOC 2147 Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
• NOC 2171 Information systems analysts and consultants
• NOC 2172 Database analysts and data administrators
• NOC 2173 Software engineers and designers
• NOC 2174 Computer programmers and interactive media developers
• NOC 2175 Web designers and developers
• NOC 2241 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
• NOC 2281 Computer network technicians
• NOC 2282 User support technicians
• NOC 2283 Information systems testing technicians
• NOC 3012 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
• NOC 3233 Licensed practical nurses
• NOC 3413 Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates
• NOC 4031 Secondary school teachers
• NOC 4032 Elementary school and kindergarten teachers
• NOC 4214 Early childhood educators and assistants
• NOC 5131 Producers, directors, choreographers, and related occupations
• NOC 5223 Graphic arts technicians
• NOC 5241 Graphic designers and illustrators
• NOC 6221 Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade

About the Quebec Regular Skilled Worker Program:

The Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) is an immigration program run by the province of Quebec for candidates with skilled work experience who will be able to make long-term contributions to Quebec’s economy as members of the workforce.

Even though French is the official language of Quebec, QSWP does not require applicants to demonstrate fluency in the language, making the program appealing to English speakers who want to work and live in the province. Candidates who have been invited to apply for permanent selection have 60 days to complete their applications and pay processing fees. Quebec expects to process complete applications in six months, beginning with the receipt of all essential paperwork. All forms and documents are included in this category.

Candidates will receive a Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ or Quebec Selection Certificate) if they are successful. They can then use this certificate to apply to the Canadian federal government for permanent residence. Applicants who wish to settle in Quebec are evaluated using a different system than those who wish to settle elsewhere in Canada. Quebec’s immigration policies are separate from that are run by the federal government of Canada.

Quebec Immigration goals for 2022:

Quebec had announced its immigration intake targets for 2022 in October 2021. Most entrants are likely to arrive through the province’s economic immigration programs, such as the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) and the Québec Experience Program (PEQ).

In 2022, the province plans for the admission of 49,500 to 52,500 immigrants across all immigration categories, plus an additional 18,000 admissions to meet the federal government’s 2020 admission levels, which were not met owing to the COVID-19 epidemic. This suggests that more than 70,000 newcomers may be accepted to Quebec in 2022.

Check out Owlspriority Immigration’s Canada Settlement Resources to learn more about ways to find a new job in Canada, making your initial days in Canada stress-free and confident.