After you have been selected by Quebec and obtained a CSQ, you must submit a separate application to IRCC for permanent residence. An IRCC officer will then assess your application based on Canadian immigration rules. You will need to pass medical, security and criminality checks.
How long does it take to get PR after Csq Quebec?
You must pay the fees by credit card and online through the Arrima platform when you submit your application. The processing time is approximately 6 months.
Do I need a work permit after Csq?
If you apply after we reach the cap
Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) holders who live outside Quebec are eligible for an open work permit. This work permit will allow you to work for almost any employer in the province of Quebec.
What is the difference between CSQ and CAQ?
Did you know? A Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) authorizes temporary stay in the Province of Quebec. Not to be confused with a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ), which authorizes permanent stay in the province.
What is a Quebec selection certificate?
The CSQ is a document stating that an applicant has officially been selected for immigration by the province of Quebec.
Can I study in Quebec with CSQ?
If you have a Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ), in most cases you will still need a CAQ. For more information contact us. If in doubt, please contact the MIFI and/or IRCC to ensure that you are exempt from either the CAQ Certificate, the Study Permit, or both.
How long is the process of CSQ?
within 6 months
Applications are processed within 6 months. You must also demonstrate advanced intermediate knowledge of spoken French. Work experience acquired as part of a youth exchange program can count.
Can Csq be rejected?
Can an application for permanent residence be refused at the federal level, after the applicant has obtained a CSQ? Yes. An application can be refused at the federal processing stage for a variety of reasons.
How long does it take to get PR in Quebec?
12-16 months
How long does it take to get permanent residency in Quebec? The time taken to get permanent residency in Quebec is usually 12-16 months.
Can I travel with CSQ?
Quebec can select immigrants according to its own criteria, but it cannot grant applicants a permanent residence visa. Therefore, the CSQ is not a permanent residence visa, nor can it be utilized for entry into Canada.
How long does CAQ approval take?
20 business days
Under normal circumstances, the standard processing time for the CAQ is 20 business days from the day Immigration Quebec confirms in your online portal that they have received your supporting documents.
How long does it take for CAQ to be approved?
20 working days
The average application processing time is 20 working days (at least four weeks), not including postal mail times.
How long is CAQ processing time?
within 20 working days
Processing time
Most applications for temporary selection for studies are processed within 20 working days. The processing time begins when the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration du Québec (Ministry) receives your application.
What can you do with a CSQ?
- After receiving your Certificat de sélection (CSQ – Québec Selection Certificate), you must continue your immigration process with the Government of Canada.
- Applying to the federal government for permanent resident status.
- Obtaining an open work permit abroad.
- Renewing your work permit.
- Integration steps in Québec.
How long does Arrima take to process?
A decision on the application will be made and, if successful, you will receive a CSQ within a period of 6 months. Once you receive a CSQ then you may apply to the federal government for Canadian permanent residence.
Can I apply for CSQ and express entry?
Well, having a CSQ makes your case weaker to apply for Express Entry. You have to really really convince the VO about your intentions not to reside in Quebec. You are already having a CSQ which means you intent to reside in Quebec in VO’s perspective.
Is it easy to get PR in Quebec?
This province is one of the easiest province in Canada to get PR. It offers jobs to applicants, who meet requirements of employers from various domains as well as employment criteria.
Is it easy to get PR in Quebec after study?
The province of Quebec operates its own immigration system with requirements and procedures different from the rest of the country. However, similar to the rest of Canada, Quebec’s immigration programs are designed in such a way that international students do have advantages when applying for permanent residence.
Can I live in Quebec after getting PR?
Yes, you can. As a permanent resident, you have the right to live, work or study anywhere in Canada. However, if you became a permanent resident through the Provincial Nominee Program, the province that nominated you has chosen you to bring skills to their province.
What is a good score for Quebec immigration?
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants who are single must score a minimum of 55 points and married/with common-law applicants must score a minimum of 63 points, to be successful in obtaining a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ).
How long does Quebec sponsorship take?
It will take several months to review your application. The person you are sponsoring does not have to communicate with us for a follow-up of your file within 6 months after submitting an application.