Important Notice : Quebec Selection Certificate
Starting June 30th and till 31st March, 2013, Quebec Immigration offices have temporarily stopped accepting any new applications for a selection certificate for Businesspeople including investors, entrepreneurs and self-employed. Applications for certain categories of skilled professionals and tradespersons will, however, continue to be accepted! We will be pleased to assist you for assessment for possible filing under Quebec skilled worker program and alternate immigration options. What we need from you to conduct a free of charge assessment is following:
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Your resume updated
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Spouse’s resume if applicable
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Details (number and age) of children if applicable
You can send these documents directly to Mr. Ajay Sharma, founder and principal consultant for a free of charge assessment on his mail mail ajay@abhinav.com |
Overview
The Province of Quebec welcomes over 45,000 immigrants every year from across nearly 100 nations which actively partake in its economic, cultural and social integration. Quebec is the most preferred choice by worldwide immigrants desiring to settle and work in Canada. If you are aspiring to immigrate to this country for job, business or study purposes, Quebec immigration is the best route to fulfill your dream easily and swiftly.
Quebec immigration system is separate from Provincial Nominee Programs. The Quebec government has its own distinct immigration system and related laws to fuel the economy with investments as well as labor-force. The government can mandate and amend the immigration rules and regulations as well as annual quotas depending on the provincial requirements, and keeping in line with the federal government.
Quebec immigration visa processes are considered to be comparatively faster and simpler than federal immigration programs. The Quebec province has higher economical activities than Canada’s rest provinces offering open opportunities to global investors and skilled workers.
Quebec stands high on the parameters of standard of living, education and travel. The government of the province is keen to attract global business talents by offering easy immigration route to them. Spend a little time to know detailed facts about the province!
Population and Geography
Housing over 7.9 million people, Quebec is the second most populous and the largest Canadian Province, apart from being among the most popular Canada immigration destination. The city’s spirit is buzzing on living and verdant on nature. The province is a French language dominant region with French as its official language. Its natives are peaceful and supportive to immigrants hailing from any country and any ethnic group.
Living and Culture
The quality of life is the main consideration for global immigrants even while the same is amply reflected by the Quebec society. The province its society have made elementary choices high linked to individual growth. Well-developed healthcare, education, and respect for all ethnic groups and social security guarantee the well-being of citizens.
The cost of living as housing, food, transport and clothing, besides personal taxation, is within your means. The diversity in culture has fueled the Quebec society with vivacity and high value. No wonder, Quebec is regarded as a unique travel destination of Canada.
Economy and Job
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The province has a capitalist economy and is bolstered by huge natural resources and well-developed infrastructure. Quebec’s economy is the 37th world’s largest and accounts for around 20.35% of the total of Canada’s GDP. Likewise, every industrialized nation, its economy is based chiefly on the services sector and now shifting to knowledge economy. |
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Quebec is among the most industrialized provinces of Canada housing overabundance of world-renowned companies, pushing the province as the dream destination for investor and business immigrants as well as skilled workers from all parts the globe. With the world’s 5th aircraft industry, Quebec is well ahead in diversified business sectors such as information technology, including software development, pharmaceuticals, energy, telecommunications, transportation and finance. The Provincial government backs business immigration by offering easy immigration system and least regulations.
Quebec has shown a strong economic performance over the last few years. The term “vibrant” can be given to its economy, considering the kind of GDP and growth in service sector this province is decked with. In addition, there is an ample scope for further growth, considering the kind of diversified economy it has. The province provides excellent employment opportunities for qualified immigrants and professionals.
As far as the statistics are concerned, online sources show that the GDP is equal to $EUR190 billion. When it comes to GDP per person, as per the figures, it surpasses various nations, including Spain, Italy and Greece. The province’s economy is placed amongst the 50 most critical economies across the entire globe. Despite not being a country, its economy has been compared with that of Portugal.
Quebec has 17 administrative regions with each having its distinguished forces. There are various aspects which affect the economy of Quebec as a whole, and in a major way. These are science and technology, trade related activities between different countries, travel and tourism, various modes of transportation and natural resources, to name a few.
For those intending to immigrate to it, it is the only province in Canada which consists of a French speaking population. Hence, having proficiency in the French language is one of the main criteria to qualify for Quebec immigration.
Some of the most productive sectors for Quebec economy are Aerospace, Finance, IT, Information Technology, Optics and Photonics, Health Industry and Tourism. People involved with these sectors have excellent chances of making it big in the province. We shall be pleased to offer you advice on eligibility criteria and application process vis-à-vis skilled worker program to Quebec.
Job and Working Conditions
Finding a job in Quebec is easy as the province is one of the leading job creators in Canada. Almost 240 well-known aerospace companies have their base in Quebec employing more than 42000 skilled workers. The robust economic, manufacturing and export activities push Quebec as the most desired immigration option by skilled immigrants.
Working conditions in the province are of Canadian regime standards; wages are competitive and usually higher than rest of the provinces. Among all Canadian provinces, Quebec is considered as the best place to work and live in for the overseas skilled workers.
Quebec Immigration Programs
The province of Quebec is authorized to mandate and announce its own immigration system, quota and criteria. The immigration programs offered by the province are separate from the Canada PNP. These are the available immigration routes to Quebec –
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Quebec Investor Program
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Quebec Entrepreneur Program
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Quebec Self-employed Person Program
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Quebec Skilled Worker Program
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Quebec Experience Class
Start your Quebec Immigration or Canada Immigration application process by filling our Assessment Form.
If you are hiring the services of a paid consultant for Immigration to Quebec, then ensure that he is an authorized representative. He must have been authorized by the Quebec Government which along with related Quebec Immigration office will not deal with non-authorized representatives who are paid a consulting fee for their services.
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