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GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESCOMPONENT 3PROGRAMME OF RECRUITMENT AND SELECTIONCANDIDATES FOR ECONOMICCHAPTER 1REGULAR PROGRAM SELECTION OF CANDIDATESSKILLED WORKERS

Page 2GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 2UpdatedMarch 2012TABLE OF CONTENTS1. QUEBEC LEGAL FOUNDATION ............................................... ....................... 111.1 Legal Quebec Assizes .............................................. ................................... 111.2 Definitions1.2.1 Skilled Worker ............................................. ...................................... 111.2.21.2.3 National Occupational Classification (NOC) ....................................... 111.2.4 Family member ........................................... .................................... 111.2.5 Dependent child ............................................ 11 ............................................1.2.6 Québec Resident ............................................ ..................................... 112. REGULAR PROGRAM SELECTION OF WORKERS2.1 Presentation of the program .............................................. ................................... 122.2 Introduction to the List of training areas ......................................... 13 ...2.3 Treatment3. GRID SELECTION OF CANDIDATES QUALIFIED WORKERS .... 173.1 Overview of the selection grid .......................................... 17 ...........3.2 General on the assessment of factors ......................................... .173.2.1 Evaluation of a spouse or partner, and consideration ofdependent children ............................................... ......................................... 183.3 Assessment of the factors applicable to the selection grid workers3.3.1 Factor 1. Training ................................................. ............................... 193.3.1.1 Criterion 1.1: Educational Attainment ......................................... ...... 193.3.1.2 Criterion 1.2: Field of Training ......................................... . 223.3.2 Factor 2. Experience ................................................. .............................. 313.3.2.1 Criterion 2.1: Duration of work experienceSkilled Worker ................................................ ................................... 313.3.3 Factor 3. Age ................................................. ......................................... 34

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Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 3UpdatedMarch 20123.3.4 Factor 4. Language skills ................................................ 35 ....3.3.4.1 Criterion 4.1: French ........................................... ...................... 363.3.4.2 Criterion 4.2: English ........................................... ....................... 393.3.5 Factor 5. Stay and family in Quebec ............................................. 40 .......3.3.5.1 Criterion 5.1: Stay in Québec ......................................... ......... 403.3.5.2 Criterion 5.2: Family in Québec ......................................... ....... 423.3.6 Factor 6. Characteristics of the spouse or de facto spouse3.3.6.1 Criterion 6.1: Educational Attainment ......................................... ...... 443.3.6.2 Criterion 6.2: Field of Training ......................................... . 453.3.6.3 Criterion 6.3: Age ........................................... ............................ 453.3.6.4 Criterion 6.4: French ........................................... ...................... 453.3.7 Factor 7. Validated job offer ............................................. 45 ...............3.3.7.1 Criterion 7.1: Validated employment offer in the RMM ................... 463.3.7.2 Criterion 7.2: Validated employment offer outside of RMM .. 463.3.8 Factor 8. Children ................................................. ................................... 463.3.8.1 Criterion 8.1: 12 years or less ........................................ ............ 473.3.8.2 Criterion 8.2: 13 to 21 years ........................................ .................... 473.3.9 Factor 9. Financial self-sufficiency ............................................ 473.3.10 Factor 10. Adaptability ................................................. 49 ..........................4. SELECTION PROCESS OF CANDIDATE QUALIFIED WORKERS .... 514.1 Presentation of the certificate request Québec selection and opening of4.1.1 Application for a Québec Selection Certificate (DCS) and other4.1.2 Candidates or spouse or de facto exercising a profession or aregulated trade ................................................ ................................... 524.1.3 Consent of the parent not accompanying ...................................... 534.1.4 Certified copies ............................................ 53 .........................4.1.5 Fees ............................................. ........................................... 534.1.6 Incomplete records ............................................. .................................... 54

Page 4GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 4UpdatedMarch 20124.1.7 Candidates who have provided false information or document or4.1.8 Target candidates by the priority processing ......................................... 55 ...4.2 Step preliminary examination ........................................... ................................ 564.2.1 Objectives of the preliminary examination ......................................... ................. 564.2.2 Requirements to the stage of preliminary examination ..................................... 57 ....4.2.3 Results at the stage of preliminary examination ..................................... 58 ......4.2.3.1 Acceptance .............................................. ................................. 594.2.3.2 Intention of denial and refusal .......................................... ............... 59

4.2.3.3 Intended rejection and rejection .......................................... ................. 604.2.3.4 Fails .............................................. ....................................... 604.3 Step selection ............................................. ............................................... 614.3.1 Objectives for the selection stage ....................................... 61 .....................4.3.1.1 Selection Interview ............................................ .................... 614.3.1.2 Written application ............................................ ..................... 624.3.2 Requirements for the selection stage ....................................... 63 ....................4.3.3 Results at selection stage ....................................... 64 .....................4.3.3.1 Acceptance .............................................. ................................. 644.3.3.2 Intention of denial and refusal .......................................... ............... 654.3.3.3 Intended rejection and rejection .......................................... ................. 654.3.3.4 Fails .............................................. ....................................... 664.4 Adding or removing a spouse or dependent child accompanying currentprocess or after the issuance of CSQ .......................................... 67 .............4.4.1 Adding or removing in-process (no final decision has yetsummer4.4.1.1 Adding a spouse .......................................... ......................... 684.4.1.2 Removing a spouse .......................................... ....................... 684.4.1.3 Adding a new dependent child ....................................... ..... 694.4.2 Add or remove after the issuance of a CSQ ..................................... 69 ....4.4.2.1 Adding a spouse .......................................... ......................... 694.4.2.2 Removing a spouse .......................................... ....................... 704.4.2.3 Adding a new dependent child ....................................... ..... 71

Page 5GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 5UpdatedMarch 20124.5 Statutory Formalities of admission ............................................ 71 ..........................5. PROCESS VALIDATION OF A JOB OFFER ............................... 735.15.2 Regulatory Requirements for the validation of a job ..................... 745.3 Filing the application for validation of a job by an employer ..... 755.4 Consideration of the request for validation of a job ................................ 765.4.1 Analysis of job ....................................... .............................. 765.4.1.1 Sustainability of business .......................................... .................. 765.4.1.2 Need for labor ........................................ ................... 765.4.1.3 Company visit .......................................... ....................... 775.4.2 Analysis of the candidate's skills .......................................... 78 ...........5.55.5.1 Acceptance of the validation of the Job .................................... .785.5.1.1 Selection of candidate ............................................ .................... 795.5.2 Refusal to validate the Job .................................... 80 ...........

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Component 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 6UpdatedMarch 2012TABLE OF APPENDICESAPPENDIX 1:LIST OF AREAS OF TRAINING 2009APPENDIX 2:LIST OF PREFERRED AREAS OF TRAINING2009APPENDIX 3:GRID FACTOR SUMMARY AND CRITERIAFOR SELECTION OF WORKERSQUALIFIED TO REGULATION OF October 142009APPENDIX 4:COMPARATIVE TABLES OF DIPLOMASGERMANY ................................................. ......................................SAUDI ARABIA ................................................ ............................ARGENTINA ................................................. ........................................BANGLADESH ................................................. .....................................Belgium ................................................. ...........................................BULGARIA ................................................. ...........................................CAMBODIA ................................................. .........................................CAMEROON ................................................. .........................................CHINA (PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF) ......................................COLOMBIA ................................................. ..........................................

Page 7GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 7UpdatedMarch 2012IVORY COAST ............................................. .....................................EGYPT ................................................. ................................................EL SALVADOR ................................................ .....................................UNITED ARAB EMIRATES ............................................... ....................GUATEMALA ................................................. ......................................HUNGARY ................................................. .............................................ILE MAURICE ............................................... .......................................IRAQIRANJAPAN ................................................. .................................................. .

KAZAKHSTAN ................................................. ....................................KUWAIT ................................................. ...............................................MADAGASCAR ................................................. ...................................MOLDOVA ................................................. ..........................................

Page 8GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 8UpdatedMarch 2012PHILIPPINES ................................................. .......................................REPUBLIC OF KOREA ............................................... ..................DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (ZAIRE) .............DOMINICAN REPUBLIC ................................................ .........REPUBLIC OF CONGO ............................................... .................ROMANIA ................................................. ..........................................RUSSIA ................................................. ..................................................SENEGAL ................................................. .............................................SRI LANKA ............................................... ............................................SYRIATHAILAND ................................................. ........................................TUNISIA ................................................. ................................................URUGUAY ................................................. ............................................VENEZUELA ................................................. ........................................VIETNAM ................................................. .............................................ZIMBABWE ................................................. ..........................................

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GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 10UpdatedMarch 2012INTRODUCTIONThis chapter focuses on the regular program of selecting candidates workersqualified permanent. It has five sections:- Section 1: Legal foundations Québec immigration, Quebec and rolesCanada under the Canada-Quebec and definitions of concepts usedin the chapter;- Section 2: Overview of the regular program of selecting candidatesskilled workers, the list of areas of training and howpriority treatment;- Section 3: selection grid for skilled candidates and conditionsassessment factors and criteria;- Section 4: selection process of candidates skilled workers;- Section 5: Job validation process by the Department of Immigration and(MICC).

Page 11GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 11UpdatedMarch 20121.QUEBEC LEGAL FOUNDATION1.1Quebec legal foundationImmigration applications made in Quebec as a Skilled Workerare discussed with reference to the following four texts:- Act respecting immigration to Québec (SEE IPG 5-1);- Regulations on the selection of foreign nationals (SEE IPG 5-1);- Regulation respecting the weighting applicable to the selection of foreignforeign (SEE GPI 5-1);- The Canada-Quebec Accord Relating to Immigration and Temporary AdmissionAlien (SEE IPG 5-1).1.2Definitions1.2.1 Skilled WorkerThe Regulations define qualified worker as a nationalalien who is at least 18 years old who comes to settle in Québec to hold aemployment that is likely able to occupy.

1.2.2 JobThe regulation defines employment as any paid work.1.2.3 National Occupational Classification (NOC)This term is the document by that name published by the Government ofCanada, as it reads when it applies.1.2.4 Family memberSee Chapter 3 of the component 5 (SEE IPG 5-3).1.2.5 Dependent ChildSee Chapter 3 of the component 5 (SEE IPG 5-3).1.2.6 Québec ResidentThis term refers, within the meaning of Regulation, any Canadian citizen or residentStanding under the Immigration Act and Refugee Protection Act (Statutesof Canada 2001, c.27), which is domiciled in Québec.

Page 12GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 12UpdatedMarch 20122.REGULAR PROGRAM SELECTION OF WORKERSQUALIFIED2.1Program OverviewThe regular program of skilled worker selection is to selectcandidates whose profile meets market needsQuebec Labour. Another program, the experienceQuebec is also the selection of skilled workers (SEE IPG 3-4). Theregular program also aims to contribute to the achievement levelsimmigration, favoring the selection of young people, families,Francophones and people trained in areas of trainingdemand in Quebec. It was designed according to the principles underlying theQuebec's immigration policy and taking into account the constraintsoperational.The current labor market is characterized by rapid changes thatrequire high adaptability of the workforce. Also, thesocial and occupational characteristics of workers are immigrantscrucial in the process of integration into Quebec society andadaptation to the labor market.The regular program of skilled worker selection is therefore basedmainly on such socio-professional candidates.To this end, the factors considered for evaluation of the program are: Training, Experience, Age and Languages (French andEnglish). Other factors that could facilitate job entry and integrationQuebec society in general are also taken into account, either: Living andfamily in Quebec, Validated employment offer and Children. Furthermore, if candidatesare accompanied by the factor Characteristics of the spouse or common-law partner

accompanying is considered (this factor allows the evaluation of training,age and knowledge of the French spouse). In all cases, theskilled candidates must hold at least a high schoolsecondary and possess the financial resources to meet theirbasic needs and those of family members whoaccompanied, for a specified period (requires the signature of the Contracton the financial self-sufficiency).Taking into account the needs of the labor market is through theList of areas of training associated with the training criterion Domain(Formation factor) and, for short-term needs, through the factorValidated job offer. Section 2.2 of this chapter presents the list

Page 13GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 13UpdatedMarch 2012training areas and attached to this criterion used for this purpose (SEE GPI 3 -1, Section 2.2).The employability profile of candidates and training play a rolerole in the selection grid. Candidates who fail theEmployability cutoff score are automatically rejected at the stagepreliminary examination. Procedures for assessing the factors and criteria aredetailed in Section 3.3 of this chapter (SEE IPG 3-1, Section 3.3).2.2Presentation of the List of training areasList of training areas accompanies the Regulationsweighting applicable to the selection of foreign nationals. The listapplies to all applicants assessed as part of regular programskilled workers. It is attached to the criterion of the training areaselection grid for skilled workers and indicates the number of points toassigned for each course with a diploma officiallyrecognized.The list is intended to facilitate the selection of candidates skilled workershaving acquired or training leading to occupations that offer goodemployment prospects in Quebec, to the extent that such training canmeet short term requirements of the labor market and where there is noother factors that may hinder the recruitment of these candidates intheir field. Thus, a score differential is attributed to the traininglist based on their professional prospects of integration in Quebec.We find the list in Annex 1 of this chapter (SEE IPG 3-1, APPENDIX 1).It comprises two parts (I and II) distinguishing training areas accordinghe is training with a diploma or a foreignQuébec diploma or equivalent to such a degree. In addition, it includessections combining the fields according to their score criterion Domaintraining, either:- A section that allocates 16 points in the principal applicant and 4 points

spouse;- Section B allocates 12 points to the principal applicant and 3 pointsspouse;- Section C that allocates 6 points to 2 points principal applicant and spouse;

Page 14GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 14UpdatedMarch 2012- Section D which allocates 2 points and 1 point principal applicant spouse(Training only awarded diplomas or Quebecassimilated appear in this section);- Section E that allocates 0 point to the principal applicant and spouse (onlytraining sanctioned by foreign degrees appear inthis section).List of training areas was incorporated into four stages:1. identifying areas of training using the trainingQuebec officially recognized by the competent authoritieseducation in Quebec and leading directly to the labor market.These correspond to programs leading to a diplomavocational high school of 900 hours or more and a diplomatechnical college 3 years, issued by the Ministry ofEducation, Recreation and Sports (MELS) of Québec. They correspondalso programs leading to a bachelorAstcycle of 3 years or more or, where appropriate, by a degree of2ecycle of 1.5 to 2 years issued by Quebec universities. This step haswas conducted using information obtained from the MELS2. establishing correspondence between the training and careerswhich they lead on the labor market in Quebec. This step haswas conducted using information provided by the MELS and EmploymentQuebec. Include occupations that correspond to the basic groupsNOC) 2006 Human Resources and Social DevelopmentCanada;3. the juxtaposition of employment prospects for occupations in training.This step was performed from the perspectives of professional JobQuebec over a period of 5 years. These perspectives are determinedsupply function of labor (the unemployed) estimated at the beginning of periodand demand for labor provided at end of period (newjobs from the evolution of economic activity and jobsfrom replacement). They can be "very favorable""Favorable", "acceptable", "restricted" or "very limited";4. awarding points to training based on job prospects

professions to which they lead on the labor market and otherfactors that may affect the employment integration of immigrants workers,such as potential difficulties in the recognition, inthe case of regulated professions or occupations, access opportunities tothe refresher training of short duration (1 year), the saturation level of

Page 15GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 15UpdatedMarch 2012labor market in the professions, etc.. This step was carried out with theparticipation of Emploi-Québec.The tags used in awarding points to areas of training aredefined as follows:- 16 points, while employment prospects are related professions"Favorable" or "very favorable" and that they are accessible in the shortterm (non-saturated labor market, training or refresher coursesaccessible, etc..). These are areas with good prospectsprofessional integration;- 12 points, while employment prospects are related professions"Acceptable almost positive" and that these professions are accessible toshort term, or that the employment prospects of Occupationsare "favorable" or "very favorable" and that they are lesseasily accessible short-term (labor market becoming saturated,etc..). These are areas offering potential for integrationProfessional moderately good;- 6 points, where job prospects are related professions"Acceptable", "favorable" or "very favorable" but that theseprofessions are not easily accessible short-term (labor marketsaturated, training or refresher courses are difficult to access, etc..). This isareas with prospects of professional integrationmoderately limited, but that offer opportunities to find employmentless qualified or a related field;- 0 points (foreign degrees) or 2 points (or similar degrees of Quebec),when the employment prospects of Occupations are "restricted"or "very limited", or that the employment prospects ofdirectly or indirectly related occupations are "acceptable""Favorable" or "very favorable" and that they are difficultaccessible. These are areas offering potential for integrationprofessional limited. The general courses are similarlyattribute this score, since they do not lead directly to marketworking.The list is periodically reviewed by the Policy andimmigration programs, in collaboration with Emploi-Québec andDirectorate of Integration and Professional Services BusinessMinistry. Other organizations are also consulted on scores.

GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 16UpdatedMarch 2012List of areas of training courses is an indication thatoffer the best opportunities for professional integration in Quebec.Nevertheless, getting formations high scores to the List of areasTraining does not indicate that there, in these areas, a set of positionscontinuously available. Hold such training does not meanthat the selected candidates will automatically receive a job onarrival in Quebec or they will be taught to perform a job searchcan sometimes be quite long.Several candidates will also need to upgrade traininglevel to develop skills appropriate to the context of marketQuebec labor. Candidates wishing to pursue a profession or traderegulated in some cases may have difficulty meeting therequirements for obtaining a permit to practice their profession ortheir profession.It is therefore impossible to achieve a perfect tie between jobsavailable in Quebec and the selection of candidates skilled workersusing only the list of training areas.2.3PriorityIn order to expedite the selection and arrival in Quebec whose workersprofessional profile corresponds to a job application, the Department providesnow a priority treatment to applications from applicantsskilled workers who have graduated from one of the fieldsin the list of preferred areas of training in 2009 (SEE IPG 3-1,ANNEX 2), under certain conditions.This list is a subset of the list of areas of training, 2009but it contains no score. It corresponds to the areas of trainingthat give the most points to the List of training areas in 2009 (ie12 or 16 points) and it distinguishes itself as the foreign credentials of thoseQuebec, or related to such degrees.

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3.GRID SELECTION OF CANDIDATES WORKERSQUALIFIED3.1Overview of the selection gridThe selection grid consists of 10 factors that can be divided intocriteria and subcriteria (SEE IPG 3-1, Annex 3). These factors arefollowing:- Training- Experience- Age- Languages- Stay and family in Quebec- Characteristics of the spouse or de facto spouse accompanying- Validated employment offer- Children- Financial Self-Sufficiency- Adaptability3.2General remarks on the assessment of factorsThe assessment of the selection factors is carried out in two stages, in steppreliminary examination and the step of selecting, for which thresholdsdistinct transition are established. At the stage of preliminary examination, the score isassigned based on the information contained in the Certificate Applicationselection (DCS) and the accompanying documents. This score is thenreviewed at the selection stage to take account, in particular, changesoccurred in the candidate's situation.Thresholds apply from the playoff stage of the preliminary examination toFormation factors (minimum required: high school diploma) and Capacityfinancial autonomy (Contract respecting financial self-sufficiencycompleted), as well as general profile of employability of the candidate (thresholdplayoff employability reached).

Page 18GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 18UpdatedMarch 2012Adaptability factor can be evaluated from the documents and must beselection interview. A candidate may be selected on file if it has notneed the points allocated to this factor to satisfy the threshold crossingselection, if the documents attached to its application possible to certify theveracity of the information provided and if no additional verificationis required.Include a candidate who does not qualify in the selection grid, butfor which the Minister believes that the result does not reflect itsopportunities to successfully settle in Quebec, may be selected by

derogation (Articles 40 and 40.1 of RSRE), and without reaching a minimumpoints required (SEE IPG 3-5).The selection process and the conditions to meet the stages of the reviewscreening and selection are presented in Section 4 of this chapter(SEE IPG 3-1, Section 4).3.2.1 Evaluation of a spouse or partner, and inclusion of childrenloadWhen reviewing the immigration application, the officialImmigration chooses the selection grid that applies to the situation ofcandidate or selection grid with no spouse or the spouse. These twogrids differ in the presence, in the first grid, the factorCharacteristics of the spouse or common-law and about the accompanyingthresholds of passage selection to satisfy. Note that if the spousenot accompanying the principal applicant within the meaning of Article 1.k) of RSRE, that isie if the spouse is not part of the applicant's immigration application,either because it does not wish to settle in Quebec, either because it is alreadyCanadian citizen or permanent resident, without the selection grid spouse mustthen be used.In general, the family members who do not accompany theprincipal applicant within the meaning of Section 1.k) of RSRE should be taken intoaccount, nor in the evaluation factors and selection criteria, either in the calculationthe amount subject to a financial commitment in terms of factorFinancial self-sufficiency. The only exceptions to this rule:1. dependent child citizen of the principal applicant or spousefactor under the Financial self-sufficiency. This must beconsidered in the calculation, it accompanies or not;

Page 19GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 19UpdatedMarch 20122. child's permanent resident or Canadian citizen domiciled in Quebec("Resident") to be considered the standard family in Quebec.The Canadian citizen child is taken into account if it is a factor Childrendependent child who is part of the immigration project of the candidate and isdomiciled abroadA. It will instead be considered the standard Family in Québec ifis domiciled in Québec, whether dependent or not. In both cases, the childbe taken into account the factor Financial self-sufficiency.3.3Assessment of the factors applicable to the selection grid workersQualified3.3.1 Factor 1. TrainingFactor Training includes the following two criteria: Educational Attainment andField training.

3.3.1.1 Criterion 1.1: Educational AttainmentPoints to the criterion level of education are allocated as follows:No high school diploma or generalprofessional0High school general diploma attesting to 5 yearsof full-time studies2Postsecondary school general diploma attesting to 2 yearsof full-time studies4High school diploma in four professional sanctioning7 years of full-time studies6AThe concept of domicile is here that the Civil Code of Quebec. If the child is an adult (18 +), it can have itsown home in Quebec. But, if minor, the Civil Code of Québec provides that his home will be at itsguardian. Parents are the guardians of their child unless guardianship has been entrusted to another person. There istherefore possible that the minor child residing in Québec, with a member of the family, for example, but it isHowever domiciled with his parents guardians, so outside of Quebec.

Page 20GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 20UpdatedMarch 2012Postsecondary technical diploma attesting to 1 yearof full-time studies6Postsecondary technical diploma attesting to 2years of full-time studies6High school diploma in four professional sanctioning7 years of full-time student or graduatepostsecondary technical diploma attesting to 1 to 2 years of studyfull-time training in a field giving 12 or 16points in the training area criterion10Postsecondary technical diploma attesting to 3years of full-time studies8Diploma postsecondary technicalattesting to 3 years of full-time studies in a field

formation giving 12 or 16 points of the test areatraining10University degree of astdegree attesting to 1 yearof full-time studies4University degree of astdegree attesting to 2 yearsof full-time studies6University degree of astdegree attesting to three yearsor more full-time studies10University degree of twoedegree attesting to 1 yearor more full-time studies12University degree of 3ecycle12The criterion level of education is disqualifying. All candidates workersare qualified to be selected, hold at least a highcorresponding to a high school diploma or general diplomaprofessional studies in Quebec. Thus, those who do not obtain at least2 points for this criterion are automatically rejected. Points are awarded tocandidate according to the correspondence of his degree in educationQuebec. When the degree is abroad, the immigration officerestablishes the correspondence from the comparative table of degrees of the countryrelevant Centre of Expertise in training acquired outside Québec(CEFAHQ) the Department or, if information is missing or if there is notable, from an opinion of CEFAHQ. We find the comparison tablesin Annex 4 of this chapter for the main countries of immigrationQuebec (SEE IPG 3-1, Annex 4). To be awarded points, theCandidates must hold a diploma issued by the competent official authorities


education in the country where he got that diploma. In the casea degree of Québec, it must be issued by the MELS (levelschool or college), a Quebec university for trainingacquired in Québec or abroad, or by an educational institutioncollege recognized by the MELS, for training acquired in Quebec. In addition,these diplomas must punish at least 1 year of full-time studies. If he hasno degree, the candidate must have attained an educational level corresponding toa high school in Quebec, according to Tablecomparative degrees of CEFAHQ that applies to the country concerned or, whereappropriate, with the opinion of CEFAHQ, and must have successfully completedA.In the event that a candidate holds several degrees, it is one that gives themost points in the criterion level of education that must be taken into account, and thisto promote the candidate.Remarks:- A recognized diploma is eligible for evaluation ofcriterion level of education, regardless of graduation date. It may be thesame degree as that evaluated the criterion training area, in the casewhere it meets the assessment criteria of both.- The degree corresponding to an Attestation of Vocational Specialization(ASP) in Quebec, which can be obtained after DEP (this is aspecialty DEP), is evaluated along a DEP.- The degree corresponding to the general college one yearQuebec is awarded 2 points for this criterion.- The PhD 1st5-year cycle in the areas of health(Eg medicine) gets 10 points for this criterion, the equivalent of a 1stcycleuniversity. Note that the graduate degree obtainedpost doctoral and sanctioning said at least one year of full-time studiesget 12 points.- A candidate who does not have a degree corresponding to a degreeschool in Quebec, but who holds a Certificateequivalence of educational attainment of the fifth year of high schoolissued by the MELS, is assigned 2 points to the criterion level of education.AFor example, comparative tables of Algeria and Morocco agreed to a five secondary holder of a recordnotes the successful sophomores as well as the table of Argentina gives the same levelholder of a transcript of the successful fourth year secondary.

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UpdatedMarch 2012Although this certification does not allow access to programspostsecondary education, it shows the same value than high schoolsecondary labor market.3.3.1.2 Criterion 1.2: Field of TrainingThe standard training area account for a maximum of 16 points in theselection grid for skilled candidates. The evaluation of this criterionis from the list of areas of training MICC foundin Appendix 1 of this chapter (SEE IPG 3-1, APPENDIX 1).Training leading to a foreign degree may be awarded 0, 6,12, or 16 points and training with a diploma in Quebec canassigned 2, 6, 12 or 16 points in the training area criterion, ifsatisfies the following conditions:- Training is a diploma or Quebec corresponding toQuebec, a vocational diploma (DEP) in high school, fortraining of 900 hours (1 year) or more, a certificate of specializationProfessional (ASP) in high school, for training of 900 hours(1 year) or more including the DEP, an Attestation of College Studies (ACS)1 to 1.5 years, a college diploma (DEC) technique 3 years,a university degree of astcycle of 3 years or more, to a degreeuniversity studies of twoecycle of a year or more or a diploma3 universityecycle. A high school diploma (DES) generaland December 1 general can also help get points, ifThese degrees of Quebec;- The diploma was obtained during the 5 years preceding the filing of the DCSor, if it is older, the candidate has been a profession related to histraining for at least 1 year full-time during the 5 yearspreceding the filing of its DCS. To this end, the candidate must have demonstrated thelegality of his work experience.To be awarded points, the candidate must hold a diploma issued bythe official authorities in education in the country wherehe got that diploma. In the case of a Québec diploma, it must beissued by the MELS (high school or college), a universityQuebec, for training acquired in Québec or abroad, or by acollege-level institution recognized by the MELS, for atraining acquired in Québec. Moreover, these degrees of Quebec mustsanction at least 1 year of full-time studies.

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UpdatedMarch 2012General notes:- When a candidate has 2 degrees (or more) in areas ofvarious training and meeting the requirements of assessment is one thatachieves the most points at the List of areas of trainingmust be taken into account.- If the diploma was issued more than five years before the filing of the DCS mustdetermine whether the candidate has performed for at least one year a professiondirectly related to his training with a diploma, that is to say aprofession for which he is a close correspondence according toNational Occupational Classification (NOC). For example, if a candidate hasgraduated in biochemistry there are more than five years but it has theprofession of chemist, points will be awarded to him, because theBS in biochemistry is connected to the profession of chemist (NOC 2112).The LMI website online Emploi-Québec provides informationof occupations (eg, nature of work, main functions, conditionsaccess) and connections between courses and occupations accordingthe NOC. The FPT Infoway website also provides the MELScorrespondence between training and vocational secondarycollege and technical occupations by NOC.- The rule in the previous paragraph for the degree of over5 years with two exceptions:- If the candidate has held a management position (large groups from 01 to 09as defined in the NOC), or if it was research professor or assistantresearch at the university in his field training, and demonstratesthat he performed duties directly related to its fieldtraining, the test points will be awarded to him;- If the applicant has practiced a profession overqualified, but in connection with itsfield of training, this occupation may permit the award ofpoints in the training area criterion. For example, a technicianComputer practicing as an analyst-consultantcomputer (CNP 2171) may be awarded points for theirtechnician diploma obtained there over five years.- The practice of a profession under-qualified in connection with the fieldtraining can not permit the award of marks to the Domaintraining.

Page 24GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 24UpdatedMarch 2012- A degree used to assign scores to the criterion level of educationcan also be used to assign the score criterion Training Areawhen this situation is more advantageous for the candidate and said that

degree meets the evaluation.- The recent nature of the diploma is established from the date of last statementof notes indicating that the curriculum has been successfully completed or, whereappropriate, from the date of issue of the diploma provided thatyear is the same as when the program ended.- A university graduate than indicated in the listareas of training is evaluated in the same manner as if the samecycle level. For example, a Master of Business Administration atQuebec must be evaluated under the list, such as a bachelorBusiness Administration.- The corresponding foreign degree, in Quebec, to a degree1stdegree attesting to 1 year of full-time studies can be evaluatedUnder the test area of training, as it compares to a degreepostsecondary school general (with concentration) (SEE IPG 3-1,Section 3.3.1.1). It is the same for the degree corresponding to aa university degreestdegree attesting to 2 years of full-time studies,unless it is a foreign degree that is similar to technique 1 December3 years (see Notes on the evaluation of foreign credentials).- The general courses are thresholds for access to studieshigher (eg all general baccalaureate or so-called theoreticalFrance, North Africa, Lebanon, Romania and elsewhere, severalcalled technical baccalaureates that are not in trainingas well as professional qualifications of senior technicians).They can also prepare for specialized training (eg Diplomageneral university studies [DEUG] French, University CertificateGraduate [CUES] and University Certificate of Literary Studies[Cuel] a Moroccanstcycle). Also, do not confuse a degreeindicating a concentration or orientation with an honors degree.More general courses listed above may includeguidance (eg mathematics, economics, letters) but theycan be described as "specialties". For example, in Quebec, in DecemberGeneral two years still indicates a concentration (eg administration,pure sciences, health sciences) but it's not a specialtyDecember as the technique of 3 years.

Page 25GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 25UpdatedMarch 2012- The compounds of a baccalaureate major and a minor is admissible

for evaluation of the test area of training. In this case, it is thewhich determines the major field of study. In total, two thirds ofCourses must be related to specialization.- The areas corresponding training, but education levelsdifferent (eg civil engineering at university and engineering technologyCivil college), not typically lead to the sameprofessions and may have a score differential at the Domain Listtraining. Indeed, these occupations do not necessarilysame opportunities for integration into the labor market. Similarly, tasks andaccess conditions of their own may differ.- If the candidate is assigned points to training area criterion,that does not mean he will not have to take refresher courses or succeeda course or exam once arrived in Quebec. Moreover, this does not guaranteeno, if the training leads to the exercise of aprofession or trade regulated, that the candidate will succeed in meetingregulatory requirements allowing it to obtain authorizationexercise.- Only degrees from anstcycle of 3 years or more (or cycleshigher) with courses in translation on language transfer includeFrench or English (eg French and English, French and Spanish, English andMandarin) get the points to the field of training in translationList of training areas.- The degree corresponding to an ASP in Quebec is rated the same way asDEP prerequisite.- The immigration officer must record in the systemDepartment's computer:- The computer code associated with the field training, as indicatedAnnex 6 of Chapter 5-10 (SEE IPG 5-10, APPENDIX 6). If the candidateformer has a degree which could not be updated by a related experience orwhich does not meet the assessment requirements of the test areatraining, or that he has a general education or trainingunrelated to training in Quebec, the officialImmigration must enter the appropriate code as indicated in Annex6 of IPG 5-10 (SEE IPG 5-10, APPENDIX 6). In these cases, it will appearin the system of the Ministry that the candidate has no formal training, he

Page 26GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 26UpdatedMarch 2012has a general education or that it is irreconcilable with aTraining Quebec;- The code of the profession (4-digit NOC) related to the field trainingthe candidate. If there are several professions connected to the same field

training, the immigration officer shall record the main codeNOC, where the candidate has no experience or has acquiredexperience which is not related to his field, or one that isbest professional experience of the candidate, when it hasgained experience in one of the professions related to his field.If the candidate was given, in the previous step, a code ofSchedule 6 of GPI 5-10 (SEE IPG 5-10, APPENDIX 6), the officialImmigration must enter the NOC code according to the rule setExperience factor (See Section 3.3.2).Notes on foreign credential assessment:- In cases where the applicant holds a foreign degree, the officialImmigration refers to scores of Part I of the List of areasTraining 2009 (ie the column "Foreign Degrees").- To be awarded points in the training area criterion, the candidatemust hold a "terminal" leading directly to the exercisea profession.- Training leading to a corresponding degree, according to tablesComparative CEFAHQ, a university degree of astcycle2 years may be the criterion to assess whether the training area and durationcontent are similar to a technical college in 3 yearsQuebec. Otherwise, the diploma is not acceptable for evaluation ofcriterion.- To determine the area of training related to trainingforeign, must:- Establish the correspondence of foreign diploma in educationQuebec, from the comparative table of degrees of the country concernedof CEFAHQ (SEE IPG 3-1, ANNEX 4) or, where applicable, fromnotice thereof, to determine if it is a secondary educationprofessional, technical college or university as defined in the Listtraining areas. If the diploma is in Quebec, aDEP, an AVS or an ACS from 1 to 1.5 years, look for arelated training courses among high school

Page 27GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 27UpdatedMarch 2012get listed professional training areas. If thedegree corresponds to a 3 year technical diploma or degreeuniversity studies of ast2-year cycle, when the training meetsthe prerequisites as defined in the previous remark, itto look for related training among training level

3-year technical college listed on the list. If the diploma isa university degree of astcycle of 3 years or more, 2ecycle of a year or more or 3ecycle, look for a trainingrelated among university-level courses of astcycle 3or older or graduate enrolled in the list. In this case, we mustensure that the foreign training is at least a period equal tothat of the training included in the list (eg Bachelor of 4 yearscontrol);- Compare the transcript with the candidate list during theQuebec training (this list is available from sites in LMIline of Emploi-Québec or FPT Infoway MELS for trainingschool and college or, if applicable, the MICC).- If the applicant's education leads to a profession or traderegulated in Quebec, it is not necessary for the evaluation ofrelated field of training, provide evidence thatequivalence of a diploma or training it has been recognized, or thatholds a permit to practice his profession or occupation.- When a foreign degree is a university of astcycle of 3 years or more or a technical college in 3 yearsQuebec, there is no training related Québec by Levelcorresponding to the degree of education and that there is such traininglower levels of education, that diploma can be evaluated at this level topurposes of the test. In this case, the immigration officer will assign thecode and score accordingly. Otherwise, it will indicate that thegraduate training is irreconcilable with Quebec. For example, aBachelor of Tourism obtained abroad will be evaluated asTourism in December. Indeed, under the list, this is a trainingtechnical level in Quebec, because it leads to Professional Leveltechnical competence or intermediary, as defined in the NOC. Thus, beforeto establish that training is irreconcilable with foreign trainingQuebec, we must ensure that there is no training related tolower education level, and only for evaluation of thiscriterion.


Notes on Education Assessment in Quebec:- In cases where the applicant holds a "Québec diploma" or"Diploma considered a Québec diploma," the officialImmigration refers to scores of Part II of the List of areasTraining 2009 (ie the column "Degrees of Quebec").- The "Québec diploma" is defined as one or other of the diplomasfollowing, attesting to at least 1 year of full time study:- A diploma issued by the Ministry of Education, Recreation and Sport(MELS), high school or college, or universityQuebec. The training may have been followed in Quebec or abroad;- An attestation of college studies issued by an institutioncollege recognized by the MELS. The training shall bewas followed in Quebec.- The "diploma considered a Québec diploma" is defined as one orthe other degrees or training include:- The Canadian diploma, if issued by the Minister responsible foreducation by a university or a province or territoryCanada. The training may have been followed in Canada or abroad;- The diploma or training acquired outside Québec and recognizedby an equivalent Québec regulatory aprofession, occupation or a professional qualification, unlessThis is a diploma leading to the practice of physicianaccording to code 3111 or 3112 of the NOC;- The diploma or training acquired outside Québec, on anprofession, trade or professional qualification in a regulatedQuebec, if the applicant holds a license to practice thisprofession, the profession or the professional qualification issuedby a regulatory agency. This includes the restrictive permitexercise of the profession of medicine;- The qualifications acquired outside Québec referred by aMutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA), agreed underan agreement of mutual recognition of qualificationsbusiness agreement with another government, for the yearof a profession governed by a professional order in Quebec. The candidate

Page 29GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 29UpdatedMarch 2012must have the legal capacity to practice required by the arrangement andthe latter has been implemented. Note that the only country withwhich such agreement is reached now is France.- The qualifications acquired outside Québec referred by an MRA,agreed as part of an agreement of mutual recognition ofprofessional qualifications or agreement with another government,the exercise of a trade or a regulated qualification

Quebec, if the Québec regulatory body to certify that thecandidate meets the requirements of training and, if applicable,professional experience required by this arrangement.- Points are awarded for a Québec diploma or a degree assimilated todegrees of Quebec without regard to the language of instruction.- A candidate who has a degree of Québec attesting the successful completion of adistance education program offered by TELUQ (the Open Universityfrom UQAM) or Cégep @ distance (part of the college networkQuebec) may be granted a diploma from Quebec to the condition thatendorse at least 1 year of full-time studies.- The certificates college authorized by the MELS are listedinthesiteInternetMELS, toaddressfollows:www.meq.gouv.qc.ca/ministere/organisme/.- Canadian institutions have received from their provincial orterritory the right to confer academic titles are listed in thewebsite of the Canadian Information Centre on diplomasinternational to the following address: www.cicdi.ca/349/repertoire-des-universities-colleges-and-schools-of-canada.canada.- Professional associations are authorized, by regulation, to recognize adiploma equivalence or training equivalence. Pointscorresponding to a Québec diploma are awarded for all diplomashaving obtained recognition of equivalence of the bodyregulations concerned, and this, regardless of whether adegree leading to the exercise of an exclusive profession, or asreserved.- For the points corresponding to a Québec diploma to be awarded,the candidate must be able to provide an official document (letter,certificate, permit or authorization to practice) issued by the agencyensuring that regulations concerned has obtained recognition of

Page 30GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 30UpdatedMarch 2012equivalence of a diploma or training or licensureoccupation, trade or professional qualification in question. For example,the junior engineer's permit allows obtaining the Diploma of pointsQuebec. By cons, documents preliminary assessment ofeligibility, as the unofficial evaluation of traininguniversity issued by the Professional Engineers of Quebec, do

not award points for a Québec diploma, as it is not acertificate diploma equivalence or training.- The foreign diploma of doctor can be likened to a degree ofQuebec if the candidate has obtained a recognition of equivalence ofdegree from the College of Physicians of Québec (CMQ). This exception isbased on the fact that in order to practice his profession, a candidate whoreceived recognition for equivalence of CMQ will succeedpostdoctoral training while access to this training is very limited.However, the points corresponding to a Québec diploma may begranted if the applicant holds a license issued by the CMQ, orif they qualify for the MRA.- If a candidate has obtained, from a Quebec university, arecognition of equivalence of his diploma to his education,it can not be equated with a degree in Quebec and therefore can notallow the allocation of points to the candidate.- Notice of eligibility for the MELS the teaching profession canobtaining the items relating to teacher training leading to aQuébec diploma, as it is an official document certifying that theapplicant may obtain a teaching license.- A candidate who holds a license to practice restrictive, issued by an orderprofessional can get the points allocated for a degree in Quebec.- The degree (or evidence of qualifications) of a candidate, acquired outside theQuebec and on a profession governed by a professional atQuebec may be considered a Québec diploma if that candidate iseligible for MRA. To this end, the immigration officermust make a preliminary assessment of the applicant's eligibility on thebasic eligibility requirements in ARM. The texts ofARM is available in the table entitled "Informationoccupations for which an MRA was signed "to the point-France AgreementQuebec on the recognition of professional qualifications of the pagehostofsiteImmigration-

Page 31GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 31UpdatedMarch 2012Quebec (see link: www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca / en / BIQ / paris / agreement-France-quebec / index.html )The preliminary assessment of the immigration officer does not committhe professional order, which is the sole authority to approveeligibility of an applicant for an ARM.- The degree (or evidence of qualifications) of a candidate, acquired outside theQuebec and on a trade or professional qualifications regulated

Quebec (construction trades regulated by the CommissionQuebec construction and professional qualifications regulated byEmploi-Québec), can be likened to a degree of Quebec, where a candidateis eligible for MRA. To this end, the applicant must beable to provide an official document (letter or certificate) issued bythe regulatory body ensuring that it is permissible toMRA. The texts of which are ARM trades and skillsregulated professional are available in the table entitled "Listtrades and professional qualifications for which an ARM wassigned "to the point France-Québec Agreement on the recognition ofprofessional qualifications of the home page of the site-ImmigrationQuebec(Seethe hyperlink:www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca / en / BIQ / paris / agreement-France-quebec / index.html ).3.3.2 Factor 2. ExperienceThe experience factor includes a single criterion for the duration of the experimentacquired by the candidate in Quebec or abroad.3.3.2.1 Criterion 2.1: Duration of the professional experience of the skilled workerPoints to the criterion time work experience of skilled workerare awarded as follows:Less than 6 months06 months to 11 months412 months to 23 months424 months to 35 months636 months to 47 months648 months or more8

Page 32GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 32UpdatedMarch 2012Work experience considered for the evaluation of the test durationexperience must have been gained in a professional leveljurisdiction over D, as defined in the NOC. In addition, they must have beenacquired legally in the country concerned and authenticity must bedemonstrated.Points are also awarded for the following experiments:- Those acquired full-time or part-time paid employment,

and that, during the 5 years preceding the filing of the DCS;- Work placements undertaken full time or part-time courseslearning, training or specialization within atraining leading to graduation, whether paid or not,during the 5 years preceding the filing of the DCS.The appreciation of the experience criterion is made on the basis of evidencedocumentation submitted by the candidate or certificates of work,employment contracts and other consistent evidence regarding the authenticity andlegality of professional experience. In the case of a work placement madein the studies, the applicant must provide a training agreement and acertificate of employment or, failing that, it must be specifically mentioned in histranscript that the course was completed. The assessment of the criterion mustdone previously, by calculating that represent "time equivalentsfull "all work experience.Since, according to Statistics Canada definition, anymain job (or single use) exercised on the basis of 30 hours or more perweeks is considered full-time work experience isSo the duration in months of all these experiences to be the unit of measurement toused to evaluate the full-time work. For example, a candidate whoworked for 6 months on the basis of 50 hours per week must receive fourDuration of test points in the experiment, as one who has worked 40hours per week for a comparable length.In these experiments full-time work, must be added time jobspartial (less than 30 weekly hours). To do this, the formulais used:

Page 33GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 33UpdatedMarch 2012Equivalentfull time(In months)= Number of hours perweek/ 30xDuration in monthsEmploymentpart-timeThere may be situations where the formula to calculate the equivalent timefull work experience does not apply, especially when the scheduleWorking in a job has been variable, or when the number of hoursmade does not necessarily represent the actual workload of employment(Including teachers and artists under contract). In the firstcase, we can use, if the schedule was not too irregular, the average number

hours per week during the reference period. In the second case,must adjust upwards the number of hours to accommodate activitiesrelated and others who made completion of work. For example, inuniversity level for the classroom teacher, taking into account the timeallocated to course preparation and the "research" can makethat such employment is considered a full time job, even if thedependent on education is less than 10 hours per week.If no NOC has been given based on the criterion of Domaintraining, the immigration officer shall record in the systemDepartment's computer code of the profession (4-digit NOC) whichcorresponds either to the experience of the applicant or a related fieldrelated to its formation, or to experience gained by longerthereof. If the candidate has no experience of work or if his experience hasno match in Quebec or does not meet the requirementsfactor, the immigration officer must record the appropriate code asdescribed in Section 5.3.3 of GPI 5-10 (SEE IPG 5-10, SECTION 5.3.3).Remarks:- Determining the skill level of an occupation reported atdirection of the NOC must be done in conjunction with the job descriptionperformed by the candidate. Indeed, for similar job titles,skill level may differ. In some cases it may beLevel D occupations and they are not admissible for evaluationfactor (eg, seller or seller aide, cook or kitchen assistant, agentcorporate security officer or security of plant).- If the documents submitted with the DCS does not assessthe appropriate level of competence of the profession pursued by thecandidate and that this element is crucial for the acceptance of it soonthe stage of preliminary examination, additional documentation must

Page 34GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 34UpdatedMarch 2012be requested. If, despite this request, the situation can be clarified, itmust summon the candidate for a selection interview, includingdetermine the level of competence of the profession.- Particular attention should be paid to titles toabroad that are different from those used in Quebec and thatnot necessarily correspond to the description of Titlesthe NOC. For example, candidates whose occupational title isBioengineering, statistical engineer or engineer of the railway doare not considered as engineers in Quebec, since theseprofessions do not bear the title of engineer in Quebec and are not governedby the Order of Engineers of Quebec, and therefore do not correspond totitles in the NOC.- Experience gained illegally in any country should be

not be considered as part of the application of RSRE. Betweenother, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the experienceprofessional acquired in Québec or Canada in contravention of lawsCanadian and Quebecois on immigration, social laws ortax laws should not be taken into account in assessing the criterionDuration of the experiment. It's the same experience inviolation of foreign law with a requirement equivalent to theImmigration law in Quebec and the Immigration Regulations and theprotection of refugees.- Experience in the army is acceptable for evaluation offactor (refer to occupations related to the army of the NOC).3.3.3 Factor 3. AgeAge factor in the points are allocated as follows:Under 18 years018 to 35 years1636 years1437 years1238 years1039 years840 years641 years442 years2

Page 35GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 35UpdatedMarch 201243 years or more0Points are awarded for this factor, depending on the candidate's age at the timefiling the DCS. These points are not updated at the review stageor preliminary selection.3.3.4 Factor 4. Language skillsThe factor has two criteria Languages: French andEnglish.Each of these two criteria is evaluated on the basis of oral interaction (sub-criterion) of the candidate, which is measured by levels of listening

and speaking.Since December 6, 2011, all applicants of the program workersseeking qualified points for language skillsin French (and joint applicants) and English (applicants only) mustsubmit with their application for immigration certificates recognized by resultsthe Department. This new requirement applies to applications received fromDecember 6, 2011.The date of receipt of application is the date entered (buffered) bythe MICC on the Application for Selection Certificate (DCS) at the time ofreceipt of the request. In addition, to be considered as having been receivedby the MICC, the DCS must be completed, signed and accompanied by a feedue.To assess their language skills in French or English byan organization recognized by the MICC, candidates must firstregister for a session award at an approved center.The originals of certificates of results must be submitted in support ofimmigration application. They are required for the application to be consideredbe complete, otherwise it will be returned.The results should not be older than two years from the date ofsubmission of the application.In the context of assessing the application, points to knowledgelanguage are awarded based solely on scores confirmeddiplomas and certificates of results submitted by the candidates. Candidates who

Page 36GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 36UpdatedMarch 2012do not submit language test should confirm it by checking the boxprovided for this purpose in their DCS.Children accompanying their parents in the immigration application areexempt from this new requirement.3.3.4.1 Criterion 4.1: FrenchFrench assessment by the immigration officerApplicants (principal applicants and spouses), who wish to see assesstheir French language skills, must submit, at the time ofpresentation of their immigration application, verification of results forone of the six benchmark test of the French recognized by the MICC, either:- The French evaluation test adapted for Quebec (TEFaQ) ofChamber of Commerce and Industry of Paris (CCIP);- Test of proficiency in French for Quebec (TCFQ) CentreInternational Pedagogical Studies (CIEP).- The French evaluation test (TEF) * Chamber of Commerce andIndustry of Paris (CCIP);- Test the knowledge of French (TCF) of the * International Centre(CIEP);

- Study the Diploma in French (DELF) CIEP;- The Advanced Diploma in French (DALF) CIEP.The first two tests adapted to Quebec, only evaluate the expression andoral skills (competencies assessed by the selection gridcurrent).The other four are also evaluating the expression and listening skills, and morewriting skills (the latter are not evaluated as part ofcurrent selection grid).An applicant who chooses to submit a TEF or TCF *, * must include bothresults of the listening test and speaking test.

Page 37GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 37UpdatedMarch 2012A current list of all centers approved EFT TEFAQ, TCF, TCFQ, DELFDALF and can be found on the websites of respective organizations:- CCIP (EFT / TEFAQ):www.fda.ccip.fr / tef / TEFaQ- CIEP (TCF / TCFQ):www.ciep.fr / tcf_quebec / index.php- CIEP (DELF / DALF): www.ciep.fr / delfdalf / annuaire_centres.phpwww.ciep.fr / delfdalf / docs / liste_centres_fr.pdfUpon consideration of the application, the immigration officerverifies the authenticity of the results shown on the certificates using theinformation available in the secure sites of suppliers (agenciestransmitters). To do this, it must have first obtained permission from hermanager to access secure sites validation.The immigration officer must also ensure that the recency ofcertificates of results presented. They must be older than two yearstime of submission of the request (by date of award specified onCertification of results provided by the candidate).The principal applicant may obtain a maximum of 16 points in the criterion 4.1. Thespouse can obtain a maximum of 6 points in criterion 6.4.Scores differentiated (in the expression and listening comprehension) are allocatedaccording to the results shown on the certificate of test resultsevaluation skills in French, according to the correspondence tableshown here below.A candidate who has no recognized standardized test resultnot receive any point criterion French.

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Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 38UpdatedMarch 2012Table of correspondences between levels of proficiency in Frenchthe principal applicant and spouse on FEVAL with levels ofCommon European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and the scaleQuebec proficiency levels in FrenchLevelcompetenceindicatedon certificatesTCF QuebecTEFaQ,TCF or TEFScore indicated oncertificatesthat examinationsDELF or DALF *FEVAL score forlistening andspeakingLevels of ScaleQuébec (MICC)4.1Petitionermain6.7JointC2*DALF C2: At least 32 of 50to the oral test **831211C1DALF C2: At least 16 of 50to the oral testDALF C1: At least 16 of 25109B2DALF C1: 8 to 15 of 25DELF B2: at least 16 of 256287B1

DELF B2: 8 to 15 of 25DELF B1: at least 16 of 25465A2DELF B1: 8 to 15 of 25DELF A2: At least 16 of 253A43A1DELF A2: 8 to 15 of 25DELF A1: At least 16 of 25A2A* The listening and speaking skills are assessed separately (except DALF C2).Examination ** DALF C2 contains only two tests (oral and written) each scored on 50.On their certificate selection du Quebec (CSQ) candidates who areassign a level B2, C1 or C2 in listening and expressionoral are given the word "French" while those whoobtained an A1, A2 or B1 in listening or expressionoral are given the words "non-francophone" ("NF").

Page 39GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 39UpdatedMarch 20123.3.4.2 Criterion 4.2: EnglishApplicants (principal applicants only), who wish to see assesstheir skills in English, must submit, at the time of presentationof their immigration, their certificate of test resultsAssessment of English recognized by the MICC or the "IELTS" (InternationalEnglish Language Testing System).The list of approved centers and their contact details are available on the Internet:www.ielts.org / test_centre_search / search_results.aspxUpon consideration of the application, the immigration officerverifies the authenticity of the results using the information availablesecure sites in the supplier (issuing body). To do this, it mustfirst obtaining permission from her manager to accesssecure sites in validationThe immigration officer must also ensure that the recency ofcertificates of results presented. They must be older than two yearstime of submission of the request (by date of award specified on

the certificate of the candidate).Scores differentiated (in the expression and listening comprehension) are allocatedaccording to the results shown on the certificate of test resultsevaluation of English skills, according to the correlation tableshown here below.A candidate who has no recognized standardized test resultwill get no points in English test.

Page 40GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 40UpdatedMarch 2012Correlation of the score FEVAL skillsEnglish is the principal applicant with the results of tests in EnglishINTERNATIONAL ENGLISHTESTING SYSTEM (IELTS)Pointing FEVALforListeningand speakingCanadian LanguageBenchmarksComprehensionOralExpressionOral8.0 - 9.07.0 - 9.039-125.0 - 7.55.0 - 6.525-81.0 - 4.51.0 - 4.5A1-43.3.5 Factor 5. Stay and family in QuebecFactor and Family Living in Quebec has two criteria: Living inFamily Quebec and Quebec.3.3.5.1 Criterion 5.1: Living in QuebecPoints to the criterion Stay in Québec may be awarded for a stayperformed by the principal applicant, or their spouse (husband or partner)that accompanies it, before filing the application. This criterion is based on thelength of stay in Canada and the status of the applicant (or spouse who

accompanies it) at the time of stay. Note that by "living in Quebec,"means the fact of living or temporarily reside in Quebec.Points to the criterion Stay in Québec, the maximum may not exceed 5, areassigned as follows:

Page 41GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 41UpdatedMarch 2012Residence for purposes of study if the study is the mainactivity for at least one regular session a full-time5Stay for work if the work is the mainactivity for at least 3 months5Living in a youth exchange program if thework is the main activity for at least 3 months5For business for at least 1 week0Other holidays (visitors, asylum seekers, etc..) The durationequals at least 3 months2Other stays of at least equivalent to two weeks andless than 3 monthsAFor points to be awarded, it must stay that was achieved duringthe 10 years preceding the filing of the DCS. In the case of a student who onlystudy or work, the main purpose of the stay must have been studying orwork and the candidate (or spouse accompanying) must demonstratewas licensed to study, work or temporary residence, or, itwas exempt under the regulations. Included in thismade concerning residence as part of a youth exchange program(Eg Working Holiday Program [PVT] Canada), the candidate (or spousethat accompanies it) must also dismantle the work was theprincipal occupation for at least three months.The candidate (or spouse accompanying) who has made several tripsof the same type can see the cumulative duration of his stay upthe maximum points allocated for stays in this category. Byexample, two separate stays of two months each as a visitor are evaluated,under test, such as a stay of four months and give the maximum pointsresult, 2 points.Remarks:- A candidate (or spouse accompanying him) who is studying or workingtemporarily in Québec but who do not live there during this periodmay be awarded points to the criterion Stay in Québec. For example, a

candidate who resides in Ottawa temporarily while he studied atQuebec, at the University of Quebec in Outaouais, can not be given thepoints.

Page 42GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 42UpdatedMarch 2012- It is impossible to accumulate the length of stays of different types (forexample, one could combine a study period and tourist accommodation).It is also impossible to combine the length of stays bycandidate with the length of stays by her spouse. In allcase, the stay the cheaper that is taken into account.- The work done during a stay in Quebec must have been paid. TheRequired courses and unpaid work carried out under atraining leading to graduation must also be considered.The job can be occupied Level D according to the National Classification ofprofessions.- Language courses taken at an educational institutionpost recognized by the MELS or university mayafford to allocate points for a stay for study purposes, if the goalmain residence was studied. In exchange, language courses followedin private institutions can not be considered as a stay offor study and are assessed as "another holiday."- A member of a youth exchange program (eg, PVT) can beawarded points only if the work is the mainoccupation for a period of at least three months during the entirehis stay as a participant in the youth exchange program.- The monk who holds a visitor's permit and who is authorized to workmay be awarded up to 2 points maximum, depending on the lengthhis stay.- To measure the duration in full-time equivalent of one or more jobsPart-time, one must use the same method of calculation as shownExperience factor (GPI 3-1 SEE SECTION 3.3.2).- Remember that the work experience must be acquiredlegally.3.3.5.2 Criterion 5.2: Family in QuébecThe Quebec Family criterion is measured by the direct relationship thatthe candidate or the spouse (husband or partner) that accompanies it,has a Canadian citizen or a Canadian permanent resident domiciledin Quebec.

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GPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 43UpdatedMarch 2012For purposes of this criterion, 0 or 3 points (maximum points) are allocateddepending on whether the candidate (or spouse accompanying) displays linksfollowing relationship:Spouse or de facto3Son or daughter, parent, brother or sister3Grandfather or grandmother3No points will be awarded for any other relationship.Remarks:- The candidate (or spouse accompanying) must provide proofdocumentary that relative of a Canadian citizen (copy ofCanadian passport or citizenship certificate) or permanent resident(Copy of his Canadian permanent resident card) and is domiciled inQuebec (copy of a tax bill, lease, etc..). It must also provide theproof of relationship (eg copy of birth certificate) of the memberfamily in which points are awarded.- The dependent child of the applicant (or spouse accompanying) must,to be taken into account this criterion, a Canadian citizen or a residentCanadian permanent resident and may already be in Quebec. For example, acandidate whose son is already a Canadian citizen living in Quebec with hisother parent is assigned points to the criterion Family in Québec.However, if the child a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canadaaccompanies the candidate, which is almost always the case, it will be ratherChildren evaluated factor.- Are considered siblings and half-brothers and half sisterscandidate (or spouse accompanying).- The members of the immediate family of a spouse who does not accompany, andwhich have no relationship to the principal applicant can not beconsidered for evaluation criterion.3.3.6 Factor 6. Characteristics of the spouse or de facto spouse who accompaniesFactor Characteristics of the spouse or de facto spouse accompanyingfour criteria: Education, Training Area, and AgeLanguage skills (French).


Note that other factors in the selection grid workerstake into account the qualified spouse, as well as the candidate, either:Stay and family in Quebec, Validated employment offer and Children.3.3.6.1 Criterion 6.1: Educational AttainmentThe criterion level of education is valued in the same manner as for theprincipal applicant, provided that there is no question here of a disqualifying criteria,(SEE IPG 3-1, Section 3.3.1.1). Points vary between 0 and 3 and areassigned as follows:NodegreeStudiessecondaryGeneralorprofessional0High school general diploma attesting to 5 yearsof full-time studiesAPostsecondary school general diploma attesting to 2 yearsof full-time studiesAHigh school diploma certifying professional 4-7years of full-time studies2Postsecondary technical diploma attesting to 1 yearof full-time studies2Postsecondary technical diploma attesting to 2 yearsof full-time studies2Postsecondary technical diploma attesting to 3 yearsof full-time studies3University degree of astdegree attesting to 1 yearof full-time studiesAUniversity degree of astdegree attesting to 2 yearsof full-time studies2University degree in the first degree attesting to three years ormore full-time studies3University degree of twoedegree attesting to 1 year ormore full-time studies3

University degree of 3ecycle3

Page 45GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 45UpdatedMarch 20123.3.6.2 Criterion 6.2: Field of TrainingThe training area criterion is evaluated in the same manner as forthe principal applicant (SEE IPG 3-1, Section 3.3.1.3). However, pointsassigned to this criterion vary between 0, 2, 3 and 4, in the case of a foreign degree, andbetween 1, 2, 3 and 4, in the case of a Québec diploma (or equivalent).3.3.6.3 Criterion 6.3: AgeAge is the criterion evaluated in the same manner as for the applicantSenior (3-1 IPG SEE SECTION 3.3.3). However, points to this criterionvary between 0 and 3 and are allocated as follows:Under 18 years018 to 35 years336 years237 years238 years239 years240 yearsA41 years42 years43 years or moreAA0The spouse must be mandatory at least 16 at the time of filing theimmigration application under section 1.a.1) of RSRE. Otherwise, the spousemay accompany the principal applicant.3.3.6.4 Criterion 6.4: FrenchThe French test is evaluated in the same manner as for the applicantbut the main points in this test range from 0 to 6 (SEE IPG 3-1,Section 3.3.4.1). The spouse may obtain a maximum of 6 points to the criterion6.4.

3.3.7 Factor 7. Validated job offerFactor Validated employment offer aims to exploit the holders of an offeremployment of an employer in Quebec, especially those from a

Page 46GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 46UpdatedMarch 2012region other than the Montreal metropolitan region (MMR). This factorincludes two tests: either Validated employment offer in the MMR and offerValidated employment outside the MMR. The score is differentiatedwhere employment is located.The MMR is composed of the jurisdictions represented by the Regional Conferencesof elected officers (CREs) of Montreal, Laval and Longueuil, as defined inLaw on the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Regions. To determine ifCity from the validated job offer is consideredpart of the MMR, refer to Annex 5 of this chapter (SEE IPG 3-1,ANNEX 5).Points are awarded to the candidate or his spouse or common-law("Spouse") that accompanies, which holds a validated job offer.However, the job must meet the conditions listed inSection 5.2 of this chapter (SEE IPG 3-1, SECTION 5.2).3.3.7.1 Criterion 7.1: Validated employment offer in the RMMThe candidate (or spouse accompanying) who holds a jobvalidated issued by an employer in the metropolitan area of Montreal6 points assigned to the criterion Validated employment offer in the MMR.3.3.7.2 Criterion 7.2: Validated employment offer outside of the MMRThe candidate (or spouse accompanying) who holds a jobvalidated by an employer issued from outside the metropolitan areaMontreal is allocated 10 points to the criterion Validated employment offer outsideof the RMM.3.3.8 Factor 8. ChildrenThe factor takes into account the children dependent children, within the meaning ofArticle 1.d.1) of RSRE, the candidate or his spouse or common-law("Spouse") that accompanies it.The points must be allocated to factor in children according to age attime of filing of the DCS. No updates are made to steppreliminary examination or selection.Note:

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Skilled workers permanentPage 47UpdatedMarch 2012- The dependent child citizen is taken into account this factor if itpart of the immigration process of the candidate. For example, a couple ofForeign nationals with a child born in Quebec (Canadian citizen)few years earlier, who files an application for immigration in theRegular program of selecting candidates for skilled workers, canawarded the points to the factor for this child since it is partthe immigration process from his parents. It is the same forcouple of temporary workers in Quebec who had a child in Quebec;it can also earn points to the factor.3.3.8.1 Criterion 8.1: 12 and underThe points assigned to this criterion are 4 per child, up to 8(The maximum points at Children factor).3.3.8.2 Criterion 8.2: 13 to 21 yearsThe points assigned to this criterion is 2 per child, up to 8(The maximum points at Children factor).3.3.9 Factor 9. Financial self-sufficiencyFactor Financial self-sufficiency can allocate 1 point to the gridselection. This is a playoff factor. To be awarded this point, theapplicant must sign the Agreement on the financial self-sufficiencywhereby:- He says he will have, for the duration of the contract, three monthsthe date of arrival in Canada as a permanent resident offinancial resources at least equal the annual amount provided in Annex C.the RSRE adjusted for three months. The applicant must enter this amount oncontract from the information provided;- He agrees to meet his basic needs and, where appropriate, to those ofdependents who accompany him throughout the duration of the contract;- He acknowledges having been informed that neither he nor his family willeligible for financial assistance of last resort during the period;- He agrees to reimburse the Government of Québec any sum itlatter would grant or grants to family members asfinancial assistance benefits of last resort, under thelegislation.

Page 48GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 48UpdatedMarch 2012In the case of an applicant whose application for permanent residence is processed atCanada (CIC authorized applicant to request on-site residencepermanent):- He says his annual gross income;

- He agrees, for the contract period is three months from the date ofissuance of the certificate selection of Quebec, to support herselfessential and, where appropriate, to those persons mentioned in the contractare in Canada at the time of issuance.If the candidate can not accept the Agreement to self-sufficiencyfinancial, it can not be awarded 1 point capacity factor of autonomyfinancial and it is automatically rejected.Remarks:- Two contracts may apply to candidates who qualified workersmake an immigration application in the regular program selection:- The Agreement on the financial self-sufficiency - Applicantmain (excluding the caregiver and the personauthorized to apply for permanent residence in Canadafor humanitarian reasons);- The Agreement on the financial self-sufficiency - Caregiverresident and person authorized to apply for residencepermanently in Canada on humanitarian grounds.In the case of the first contract, signed by both spouses is required ifThis is a candidate skilled worker with a spouse who accompanies him.- Upon selection, the immigration officer checks theContract for the financial self-sufficiency with regard to the number ofpersons in the immigration project. If necessary, it is a signnew contract to the candidate and send a copy. If an interview hasrather, it ensures that it understands the scope of its commitment,especially in relation to actual costs related to immigration project (egtickets, federal charges, the consultant or lawyer inimmigration) and the establishment in Québec.- Children by the candidate or his spouse are considered tothe Contract, including the dependent child citizen.

Page 49GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 49UpdatedMarch 2012- The amount of financial commitment stated in the contract is calculatedfrom the financial schedules in effect at the time of signature ofcontract.- The immigration officer should always ask thecandidate to complete a new contract when a change occurs infamily situation (for example, the arrival of a new child) or mayapply when the processing of the application is a multi-years.- It is important that candidates keep a copy of the signed contract. Inwhere the candidate is conducted interviews, the officialImmigration must ensure that the candidate has a copy of the contractalready signed (produce if any) or give him a contract if the

is signed or updated at the interview.3.3.10 Factor 10. AdaptabilityThe adaptability factor is evaluated in the selection interview. Also, onlycandidates interviewed will receive points, othernot getting any points on this factor.Accordance with RSRE, to establish the degree of adaptability of the latter, theimmigration officer must ask him to assess thepreparation of the immigration project, its potential for integrationsocio-professional and his knowledge of Quebec. It must provide aoverall assessment of the candidate and award points accordingly, asfollowing:- Knowledge of Quebec;- The steps he has taken to facilitate its integrationsocioeconomic;- Personal qualities in relation to his professional activities.The assessment of the first two focused on the specific projectimmigration candidate, while the third element of the assessment is basedon the individual. This is intended to encourage applicants to takeload, from abroad, their socio-economic integration in Quebec through apreparation focused on the immigration project.To ensure a consistent assessment of the Adaptability factor, theimmigration officer must refer to the following tags:

Page 50GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 50UpdatedMarch 2012- With respect to assessing the candidate's knowledge of Quebec:- Knowledge of the labor market (eg employment prospectsobserved in different regions of Quebec by occupationconsidered, the conditions of Quebec practice of his profession, thetransferability of their skills);- Knowledge of the economic sector concerned;- Knowledge of living conditions.- With respect to the appreciation of the steps taken by the candidate forfacilitate its socio-economic integration:- Its efforts to secure a job in Quebec (eg sending aresume, job site visits);- Its efforts to improve language proficiency in Frenchor English;- Its efforts to secure a license if it intends to exercisea profession regulated in Quebec;- Other personal approaches to integration (installation sitestaff, children's schooling, etc..).- Regarding the assessment of the candidate's personal qualities in relationof his professional activities:

- Its ability to showcase its achievements and accomplishments duringinterview;- Knowledge of the difficulties of immigration project (financial,family or work) and realism to the location of the project;- Understanding of the values of Quebec society, the signing of the"Declaration on the common values of Quebec society" andintend to learn French, if not speak it already.

Page 51GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 51UpdatedMarch 20124.CANDIDATE SELECTION PROCESS WORKERQUALIFIED4.1Submission of application for selection certificate and Quebecopening a file4.1.1 Application for a Québec Selection Certificate (DCS) and other documentsA candidate has officially filed an application when submitted toA Department DCS completed, signed at the locations listed,with the required documents and it was front fees.The DCS contains personal information about the candidate and must bethe latter signed by the parties' Statement on common values ofQuebec society, "" Declaration "and, where appropriate, in Appendix" Declarationspouses or common-law ". The dependent child 18 to 21 yearsaccompany the applicant, who is neither married nor a partner, must sign theStatement on common values as a result of the principal applicant.The applicant must ensure that the information contained in itsapplication are true and complete. Once completed, the DCS is alwayskept on file by the candidate. The following persons must complete aDCS:- The principal applicant;- The spouse or de facto spouse accompanying the principal applicant inQuebec;- Dependent child of the principal applicant or his spouse oris accompanying his parents in Quebec, if:- Age 22 or older or- Younger than 22 years, married or de facto spouse.The DCS, forms and a list of documents to attach to the application areavailable on the Immigration-Québec website or the website of each officeQuebec Immigration.The candidate must ensure complete and submit with its request allforms and documents that apply to his situation and the formDocuments submitted in support of the certificate application and selection

GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 52UpdatedMarch 2012Form Contract for financial self-sufficiency and completedsigned.A candidate who holds or has the training needed to practice a professionor a regulated trade or profession of teaching must also complete andsign the statement that applies to their situation in this regard, see4.1.2 below.4.1.2 Candidates or spouse or de facto exercising a profession or traderegulatedCandidates and, where applicable, their spouses and common-law partner haveresponsibility to become informed of the conduct of business in Quebec orof the profession they plan to exercise. They also have one to begin thequickly as possible approaches to obtain a license ora certificate of competence in Quebec, and that, upon presentation of theirimmigration application. To assist in this process, makes the MICCavailable on its website fact sheets and other generalspecific for each of the regulated professions in Quebec. The terms ofcounseling of candidates skilled workers are presented in Chapter 6 of thecomponent 5 (SEE IPG 5-6).A candidate or the spouse who exercises or has the training neededQuebec to exercise a profession or trade regulated and must signattach to his application a statement to the effect that he is aware ofconditions for the exercise of his trade or profession and he is aware ofdifficulties they will encounter. Statements concerning the pursuitof a profession or a particular job are:- Declaration of a candidate or a candidate in a profession ora regulated trade, in the case of a candidate with a backgroundto practice a profession governed by a professional orleading to the practice a regulated trade, construction and offconstruction;- Declaration of a medical degree from outside Canada and the U.S.(D-04), in the case of a candidate with a background leading to the practice ofmedicine in family medicine (GP) or in a specialty;- Declaration of a candidate practicing the teaching profession inpreschool, elementary or secondary level (general education) (D-19),in the case of a candidate with a corresponding formation.


Skilled workers permanentPage 53UpdatedMarch 2012The candidate's responsibility to keep copies of documents producedfor his immigration application and the immigration officer thatensure that copies of documents can be found in the candidate's file.If necessary, it will conduct an updated document at the time of examinationpreliminary or selection and transmit a copy to the applicant.4.1.3 Consent of the parent not accompanyingIn cases where a minor child is included in the DCS of a parent andthe other parent does not accompany the parent who submitted a DCS mustprovide:- A declaration of non-traveling parent authorizing expresslyImmigration to Quebec of the minor child accompanying. Thisdeclaration must be signed by the parent and non-authenticated guideby a lawyer or a notary;OR- A copy of a divorce decree stating the allocationexclusive rights of custody to the parent who wants to immigrate toQuebec. When the judgment is rendered in a language other than French,the applicant must provide an official translation of the judgment.It may be a spouse or current spouse of the applicant or her ex-husbandor de facto spouse.4.1.4 Certified copiesAt the time of submission of the application, certified copiesmay qualify in lieu of original documents. The copy ofdocument must be certified by the institution which is the custodian of the original orby the duly authorized legal authority that can certify a copy ofdocument, that is to say a copy with the links which ensures the existence of aOriginal valid. Exceptionally, where the candidate justifies the absence ofthe original or a copy of the issuer or the duly authorized legal authority tothe Department's satisfaction, any other certified document satisfactory and canbe provided by the candidate.4.1.5 FeesThe immigration officer opens in a computerized record systemSepte only when the fees are collected. Payment terms

Page 54GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 54UpdatedMarch 2012appropriate fees are presented in Chapter 4 of the component 5 (SEE GPI5-4).4.1.6 Incomplete recordsIn cases where the candidate's file is incomplete, the official transmits

the candidate's letter PERM 115 and the list of missing pieces to the file.If the Declaration on the common values of Quebec society was notsigned and attached to the file, the officer sends the candidate a copyFlying this Declaration with the letter stating PERM 114athat this declaration must be signed. The persons who shall sign theDCS must also sign the Declaration on the common values of societyQuebec.To request an amendment to its application for a selection certificate orthat of his spouse, the applicant must complete and sign the formChange in an application for a selection certificate and return it withnecessary documents within 30 days of the change.4.1.7 Candidates who have provided false information or document ormisleadingUpon receipt of the application, the immigration officer must ensure that thecandidate is not affected by the penalty provided in section 3.2.2.1 of the Actallowing the Minister to refuse to consider the request for a certificate ofperson who provided, for 5 years or less, an information or documentfalse or misleading with respect to a request made under the Act. In thisconnection, see Chapter 5 of the component 5 (SEE IPG 5-5).To do this, consult the official register of all ministerial and DCSlicense applications rejected for acceptance or informationfalse or misleading and all CSQ and Acceptance CertificateQuebec rejected or canceled for the same reasons. If this happens, theofficer shall forward the letter to the candidate PERM-103a (false denial of review) andhim back his case, without conceding the fees.If the candidate is not affected by the penalty provided in section 3.2.2.1 of the Act,the immigration officer, on receipt of the DCS and the payment offee, send the candidate the PERM 104 letter acknowledging receipt ofthe request and confirms the file is opened and the collection of fees.

Page 55GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 55UpdatedMarch 20124.1.8 Target candidates by PriorityUpon receipt of the application, the immigration officer assesses whether this isa request to be given priority. Such is the case when the candidateor spouse is covered by a job offer validated by the MICC or when thecandidate or his spouse is formed in an area with good orrelatively good prospects for professional integration. It should be notedan application in the subset of skilled workers in the filedProgram of the Quebec experience must be prioritized before a requestdeposited in the regular program.Thus, applications are filed, upon receipt, in order of priorityfollowing:1. applications filed in the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ), the

if (IPG 3-4 SEE SECTION 5.1)2. applications referred by a validated job offer3. demands of the candidate whose field of training or that of his spouseappears on the list of preferred areas of training in 2009 and meetsconditions;4. requests from other candidates skilled workers.It is expected that these priorities are addressed within a maximum of60 working days.Remarks:- The candidate whose area of training (or the spouse) is covered byList of preferred training areas 2009 may claim apriority processing upon receipt of the application if the diploma wasissued during the five years preceding the application or, if the degree is moreformer, if the candidate has been a profession related to his degree for atleast one year over the past 5 years. In this regard, refer to the rulespresented for the assessment of criterion Training Area in Section3.3.1.2 of this chapter (SEE IPG 3-1, Section 3.3.1.2).- In cases where the immigration officer finds that the record mustbe given priority, he enrolled in Septe the event code "TP1:PRIORITY PROCESSING ", which shows the referencepriority treatment in view of the administrative record.- Where the consideration of the application demonstrates that there is no placetreat a matter of priority, the immigration officer in line

Page 56GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 56UpdatedMarch 2012Septe the event code "TP2: BACK TO TREATMENTREGULAR ". This change will effectively remove the wordpriority treatment in the panorama of the administrative recordcandidate.- The immigration officer must be very close attention toprocessing and analysis applications by the candidates referred bya validated job offer or of those whose field of training is referredList of the preferred areas of training in 2009 to ensure thatall regulatory avenues have been examined to facilitate theirselection, including the use of discretion to the Minister,respecting the guidelines established in this regard (SEE GPI 3-5).- Applications are processed first identified as such in the field"Comments" CSQ. This information is automatically entered fromthe score obtained in the factor Validated employment offer or code domaintraining of the principal applicant and spouse, as appropriate.- Customized versions of the letter PERM 132 (your certificateselection of Quebec) have been designed for applicants referred by thePriority to support them in obtaining a visa

permanent resident and their establishment in Québec. Thus, if thePriority derives from the field of training of the candidate or hisspouse, the immigration officer shall give them the CSQ accompaniedthe letter PERM 132a (Priority Processing CSQ after October 14, 2009)or, if a candidate is a graduate of Quebec (or a candidate whosedegree is considered a Québec diploma), the letter PERM 132a(Priority Processing Diploma CSQ Quebec after October 14, 2009).The latter does not contain information of use for accessregulated professions, because they do not apply in their situation.In the case where the priority handling is rather based on the presence in theback of a validated job offer, the immigration officer givescandidates referred to their CSQ with the letter PERM 132a(Priority Processing CSQ OVC after October 14, 2009).4.2Stage of preliminary examination4.2.1 Objectives of the preliminary examinationThe stage of preliminary examination serves to:- Allow the identification of candidates can be selectedon record, given the results obtained at this stage;

Page 57GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 57UpdatedMarch 2012- Managing access to the interview process by separating the candidates whonot meet the threshold or thresholds heats of transition to the step ofpreliminary examination.4.2.2 Requirements to the stage of preliminary examinationUnder Article 7 of RSRE, the DCS of the candidate is a skilled workerthe subject of a preliminary examination according to the factors specified gridselection of candidates for this subcategory, with the exception of the factorAdaptability. At this point, the score goes to the candidate frominformation contained on the DCS.The candidate must meet the following requirements to qualify:- Get at least 2 points to the criterion level of education factorTraining, ie minimally hold a diplomasecondary or vocational (SEE IPG 3-1, SECTION3.3.1.1);- Meet the cutoff score for employability. The threshold that applies tothis step is:- 42 points for a single applicant;- 50 points for an applicant with his spouse or common-law partner.This threshold applies to factors Training, Experience, Age, KnowledgeLanguage, Stay and family in Quebec, Validated employment offer and, ifnecessary features of a spouse or de facto spouse accompanying.

- Meet the threshold of transition to the stage of preliminary examination. The thresholdthat applies to this stage is:- A minimum of 49 points for a single applicant;- A minimum of 57 points for an applicant accompanied by her husbandor de facto spouse.All factors are taken into account at the stage of preliminary examination, toexcept Adaptability factor.

Page 58GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 58UpdatedMarch 2012- Get a point factor Financial self-sufficiency, that is to saybe completed, signed and attached to his application to the Agreementfinancial self-sufficiency.The immigration officer must ensure that the amount of the Contractrelating to financial independence is the amount prescribed inAppendix C of RSRE. To do so, it checks the amount on the contractconsidering the number of individuals in the family unit. InIf the immigration officer finds upon examinationsome preliminary documents or information is missing orthe amount written on the contract does not correspond to the minimum required underSchedule C of RSRE, it sends the letter to the candidate PERM 115 (papermissing) and the list of missing pieces to the file.Remarks:- Two contracts may apply to candidates who qualified workersmake an immigration application in the regular program selection:- The Agreement on the financial self-sufficiency - Applicantmain (excluding the caregiver and the personauthorized to apply for permanent residence in Canadafor humanitarian reasons);- The Agreement on the financial self-sufficiency - Caregiverresident and person authorized to apply for residencepermanently in Canada on humanitarian grounds.In the case of the first contract, signed by both spouses is required ifThis is a candidate skilled worker with a spouse who accompanies him.- If the candidate demonstrates language skills in Frenchwith the support of his immigration application, the result of a testassessment issued by one of two recognized by the Ministry(See Section 3.3.4.1), the immigration officer can ensurethe validity of the results using the validation means placed at hisprovided by issuing bodies.4.2.3 Results at the stage of preliminary examinationAfter preliminary examination, the possible outcomes are:- Acceptance;

GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 59UpdatedMarch 2012- The intention of refusal and denial;- The intended rejection and rejection;- The suspense.4.2.3.1 AcceptanceIf the applicant meets the statutory requirements, the case proceeds to stepselection; the letter PERM 111 (on file selection), PERM 121(Invitation to the interview) or PERM 124 (interview pending) is sent tocandidate, as the situation that applies to the latter (SEE IPG 3-2,SECTIONS 4.4.1 and 4.4.2). For candidates holding a jobvalidated, see section 5.5.1.1 of this chapter (SEE IPG 3-1, SECTION5.5.1.1).4.2.3.2 Intention of denial and refusalIf the candidate does not meet regulatory requirements, the letter PERM 401(Intention to refuse the preliminary examination) is sent, accompanied by theScorecard (FEVAL). The candidate has 60 days from the datemailing to respond. If the candidate responds to this letter and itsrequest should nevertheless be denied, a letter PERM 401 (refusing to reviewPreliminary) is transmitted, if necessary, together with the FEVAL. If thecandidate does not respond to the letter of intention to refuse his request isdenied at the expiration of 60 days without further notice.The code of the formation of the principal applicant and spouse must appearFEVAL on the candidate.Remarks:- Is designated as a principal applicant, the person whose situation ismost advantageous in terms of the allocation of points provided for inthe weighting, when assessing an application by atorque. Thus, when a candidate with a spouse or de factodoes not qualify for the preliminary examination, it is necessary to consider whether the husband orcommon law could potentially meet the threshold crossing. Theimmigration officer examines the chances of the spouse to qualifyas principal applicant and shall, if necessary, the letter PERM 115(Missing documents) to complete the assessment. If the examination isconclusive, the advisor opens a new folder in the systemComputer and continuing assessment as usual. If the


Skilled workers permanentPage 60UpdatedMarch 2012spouse can not qualify as a principal applicant, the counselor sayson FEVAL that this option was considered but the spouse does not respondno requirements to be selected as the principal applicant.- Exceptionally, a candidate who does not meet the requirements ofpreliminary examination may be accepted at this stage if the official deemsthat the grid does not reflect its capabilities to successfully settleor it seems to present a humanitarian distress. Theprocedures for the use of ministerial discretion(Article 40 of the RSRE) are discussed in Chapter 5 of the component 3 (SEEIPG 3-5).4.2.3.3 Intended rejection and rejectionWhen the immigration officer has reasonable grounds to doubtdocument authenticity or veracity of information submitted tosupport of the immigration application, it documents and evidence into the recordimmigration information and documentation.If the evidence is sufficient, the official preparing the letter PERM 399 (forrejection) in which he outlines the information or document whichveracity or authenticity has not been proven satisfactorily. Theapplicant has 60 days from the date of receipt of the letterof intention to reject, to forward its comments and any documentto review the decision, otherwise the application will be rejected, in which case therejection of his claim is confirmed by the letter PERM 399A (rejection letter)signed by the responsible manager and an administrative penalty applies,preventing him from filing a new application during the five yearssubsequent, under section 3.2.2.1 of the Act.If the immigration officer believes that the evidence must be completed, itmay convene the candidate interview, if it reaches the passrequired.4.2.3.4 FailsIt may happen that the immigration officer can make a decision,occurs in particular when one or the other of the following:- The fees were not paid in full;- Information, explanations or additional documents are required;

Page 61GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 61UpdatedMarch 2012- Additional checks are needed.In the latter case, the immigration officer may, after approvalmanager, request a review by the Security Directorate, theSurveys and Registrar of Immigration Consultants (DSERCI) or use

the expertise of others.In cases where the immigration officer must suspend processinga request, it logs the progress in the computer systemand give the applicant the letter that applies to his situation.4.3Selection stage4.3.1 Objectives for the selection stageThe step of selecting is operable to complete the process of evaluationstarted at the stage of preliminary examination and determine if the candidate isable to meet the threshold crossing the grid. The decision to stage theselection can be made to a selection interview and desk.4.3.1.1 Selection InterviewUnder Article 8 of RSRE, the candidate must be skilled workerSelection for an interview if they meet the threshold for the reviewPreliminary does not meet the threshold for passage selection. Forconvene a candidate in an interview, the immigration officer shall forwardthe letter PERM 121 (invitation to the interview process).The selection interview main functions:- To verify or update the assessment in steppreliminary examination;- Targeted evaluation of one or more factors to ensure selection ofveracity of the information and the authenticity of documentssubmitted in support of the application. In an interview, the immigration officermay question the candidate, review the original documents and judge thevalidity of information while taking into account other reasonsto doubt whether the document's validity or veracity ofInformation. If necessary, he may also request documentsadditional candidates by delivering to the letter PERM 115 (papermissing).

Page 62GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 62UpdatedMarch 2012It must also be used to:- Transmitting information to the candidate (individual counseling) with respectits immigration project specific and individual characteristicsand socio-professional;- The revision or signature, if not already done so, the Agreement on the abilityfinancial autonomy, as well as the transmission of informationthe scope of the contract and the actual costs of establishment in Quebec. Theimmigration officer must ensure that the candidate hascopy of the contract or give him a if the contract is signed atthe interview. The officer should also remind the candidate to have inhis possession a copy of the contract on his arrival in Quebec.In all cases, the candidate must attend the interview with the original

all required documents. When the candidate is not able to presentan original document, he must account for non-availability and make acopy certified by the institution that issued it or by the authorityduly authorized legal; advisor will then determine the validity of the document andits admissibility. If he does not possess these documents during the interview,the application could be rejected or refused, in accordance with the proceduresapplicable.4.3.1.2 Selection of folderThe selection of folder should be favored if two conditions aremet:- It meets the threshold for changing selection from the review stagePreliminary (without needing points in Adaptability factor);- The file is complete and requires no further verification(Including language skills) or if the informationmissing can be transmitted by the candidate within 90 days;The immigration officer must ensure that the candidate's file iscomplete in order to promote its selection on file. However, if this isimpossible or if the officer considers it necessary to makeadditional audits or assessing language skillsFrench candidate, he shall convene in an interview. If the candidate, thetime of the interview, a certificate issued by an organization recognized by theMinistry for the assessment of language skills in French (SEESection 3.3.4.1), the immigration officer may ascertain the validity

Page 63GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 63UpdatedMarch 2012results and authenticity of the document by means recommended bythe issuing agencies.When a candidate is likely to be selected on record, the officialImmigration to the prompt to send by mail copies of its documentscertified true copies. In this regard, refer to Section 4.1.3. ofthis chapter (SEE IPG 3-1, SECTION 4.1.3). When documentsprovided by the applicant are not satisfactory or there is doubt about theirauthenticity, the immigration officer may convene the candidate forinterview or take steps towards documentary checks.In addition, successful applicants on file and their spouse orfact must be summoned to a briefing in the groupregions where it is offered, in particular the candidates likely to havea profession governed by a professional order in Quebec or an agencyregulators.4.3.2 Requirements for the selection stageTo be selected, the candidate must meet the threshold of transition to the stageselection. The passing scores that apply to this stage arefollowing:

- 55 points for a single applicant;- 63 points for an applicant with his spouse or common-law partner.Remarks:- If the candidate demonstrates language skills in Frenchwith the support of his immigration application, the result of a testassessment issued by an agency recognized by the Ministry (SEESection 3.3.4.1.), The immigration officer may ensure thevalidity of the results using the validation means at its disposalby issuing bodies.- A candidate who, according to his statements, has skills in Frenchallowing it to be selected on file, but that did not attach partsproving their language skills, will be invited to take a teststandardized demonstrating the level stated.- To do this, a letter (PERM 115b) is sent to the candidate, the steppreliminary examination, asking him to pass a French test. A new

Page 64GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 64UpdatedMarch 2012code (151) is provided for that purpose in the "Status" ofSepte.- All factors of the grid are taken into account at this stage.4.3.3 Results in the selection stageFollowing the assessment in the selection stage, the possible outcomesare:- Acceptance;- The intention of refusal and denial;- The intended rejection and rejection;- The suspense.4.3.3.1 AcceptanceIf the candidate reaches the threshold of passage and that the authenticity of documents andcredibility of the statements are proved, it is accepted and the case goes toStep statutory formalities for admission (IPG 3-1 SEE SECTION 4.5).The immigration officer shall record the decision to accept thecomputer system. It delivers a CSQ to the candidate and each member oftheir accompanying family and keeps a copy of the CSQ in the foldercandidate. Chapter 7 of the component 5 (SEE IPG 5-7) specifies theInformation appearing on the CSQ.In addition, the official shall deliver or transmit the letter to the candidate PERM-132(CSQ), which provides information on the selection certificate (includingon the duration and conditions of its validity) and the steps to takewith the federal government for a permanent residence visa.Note:- If a spouse or common-law spouse is added at the request of the applicantmain after the issuance of CSQ but before the visa will require

repeat examination of the application using the grid with spouse orof fact and ensure that the principal applicant qualifies this grid. If thisis not the case, no CSQ will be issued to the spouse or common-law partner anda request to cancel the CSQ will be issued to the principal applicant

Page 65GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 65UpdatedMarch 2012formulated in accordance with the procedure provided for this purpose (SEE IPG 5-8).We will inform the Canadian visa office of the situation.4.3.3.2 Intention of denial and refusalIf the candidate does not meet regulatory requirements, it can beselected. At the selection interview, the immigration officer informed thecandidate and the refusal of the main reasons on which itrests, and the candidate has the opportunity to clarify oradditional information, if any, on these grounds. TheCouncillor note the decision of refusal in the computer system and thererecords its assessment scores. He shall deliver or transmit the letter to the candidatePERM 403a (refusal) accompanied by FEVAL.If the candidate does not meet regulatory requirements, but couldpossibly satisfy them by providing documents or informationadditional letter PERM 403 (for refusal) is remitted or transmittedstating the grounds for refusal of intent and documents required by thecandidate for the application to be accepted. The letter of intent to refusemust always be accompanied by the scorecard FEVAL.If the candidate responds to the letter within the prescribed period of 60 days followingsending, and that his case should nevertheless be refused, the letter PERM 403a(Refusal selection) is transmitted, together with the evaluation formFEVAL. If it does not comply, the application is refused at the expiration of 60days, without further notice.Note:- Exceptionally, a candidate who does not meet the requirementsselection can be accepted at this stage if the official determines that the griddoes not reflect the capacity of the latter to establish successfully. Theprocedures for the use of ministerial discretion(Article 40 of the RSRE) are discussed in Chapter 5 of the component 3 (SEEIPG 3-5).4.3.3.3 Intended rejection and rejectionArticle 3.2.1 of the Immigration Act allows the Quebec Ministry ofreject any application that contains false information or document ormisleading. Furthermore, Article 11 provides that the RSRE the applicant must provideproof of any fact in support of his application. Section 9 of the Regulationsprovides that the principal applicant must answer questions of an official

GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 66UpdatedMarch 2012immigration and produce the document that immigration officerdemands for the purpose of establishing whether it meets the requirements of the Regulations.In an interview, the immigration officer examined the original documentsand asks questions to the candidate in order to determine the veracity ofinformation and the authenticity of documents. If the officialImmigration has doubts about the authenticity of a document or the truth of ainformation, he shall notify the candidate and offer him the opportunity to provideexplanations. If deemed appropriate, it requires the candidate to produce anyadditional documents necessary to decision making.If we can not dispel the doubts raised, after his analysis of theapplication under the selection criteria, the immigration officerinform the applicant of its concerns and the possibility that his case be dismissed. Itgives the candidate a letter P419 (pending verification).The official documents allowing the evidence to recommend aintended rejection, immigration into the record the information andrequired documents and sends a verification request, accompanied by therecord or questionable documents, the DSERCI. On receipt of the notice ofDSERCI that the evidence is conclusive, the official preparing the letterPERM 399 (for rejection) for the candidate, in which he saysinformation or documents whose veracity or authenticity have notbeen proven satisfactorily, and asked him to produce any documentit considers necessary for decision making.The candidate has 60 days from the date of receipt of the letterof intention to reject, to forward its comments and any documentto review the decision, otherwise the application will be rejected. Once thetimeframe, the official makes a decision to dismiss is confirmedby the transmission of the letter PERM 399A (rejection), signed by the managerresponsible. Where appropriate, an administrative penalty applies and preventsto reapply during the subsequent five years, undersection 3.2.2.1. of the Act respecting immigration to Quebec, and in allimmigration programs.4.3.3.4 FailsIt may happen that the immigration officer can make a decision,occurs in particular when one or the other of the following:- The fees were not paid in full;


Skilled workers permanentPage 67UpdatedMarch 2012- Information, explanations or additional documents are required;- Additional checks are needed.In the latter case, the immigration officer may, after approvalmanager, request a review by the Occupational Safety andsurveys (SES) or use the expertise of others.In cases where the immigration officer must suspend processinga request, it logs the progress in the computer systemand give the applicant the letter that applies to his situation.4.4Adding or removing a spouse or a dependent child who accompaniesprocess during or after the issuance of CSQTo request an amendment to its application for a selection certificate orthat of his spouse, the applicant must complete and sign the formChange in an application for a selection certificate and return it withnecessary documents within 30 days of the change.An applicant may request to add or withdraw his application if spousea change is occurring as to his marital status (marriage, newcommon law, divorce, separation, death, etc..) or as to the decision of itsaccompanying spouse or not. The applicant may also request to addanother child at his request. These changes can occur duringprocess or after the issue of a CSQ.Furthermore, if one candidate reports, prior to issuance of CSQ, a changeprovided in his marital status, the immigration officer mustconsider the extent possible and accommodate the candidatesuspending, for a few months, the decision to go to the folder inquestion or by delaying the date of the interview.4.4.1 Adding or removing in-process (no final decision has yet beentaken)In cases where the addition or withdrawal is made during the process, theprincipal applicant retains the same priority as before in thetreatment of his case.

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need not be expended for the principal applicant) and a new Contracton the financial self-sufficiency;- Make the requested change in the administrative record;- Print selection grid without a spouse and in the case file beforedelete in Septe;- Open a selection grid with spouse in Septe;- Re-evaluation of the file (if necessary by considering the possibilityto effect a change of principal applicant);- Make the decision on the application.4.4.1.2 Removing a spouseWhen an applicant applies to withdraw his spouse while its request isbeing evaluated, the immigration officer must:- Make the requested change in the administrative record;- Print selection grid with spouse and in the case file beforedelete in Septe;- Open a selection grid in Septe no spouse;- Re-evaluation of the record;- Make the decision on the application;- Do the counseling approaches on family reunification,if relevant. (SEE IPG 5-6, Section 3.2).

Page 69GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 69UpdatedMarch 20124.4.1.3 Adding a new dependent childWhere an applicant requests to add a new dependent child when hisapplication is being assessed, the immigration officer must:- Ensure that the requested documents (birth certificate, photo and Contracton the financial self-sufficiency) and fees for thenew child, are attached to the application;- Make the requested change in the administrative record of the applicant;- Proceed with the update pointing to the selection grid factor (Children).4.4.2 Add or remove after the issuance of a CSQ4.4.2.1 Adding a spouseWhen a spouse is added at the request of a principal applicant after theissuance of the CSQ, the immigration officer must reassess demandusing the selection grid with a spouse or partner, taking careto make this change in the candidate's computer file. Theadd request to be processed as quickly as possible so as notdelay the process of issuing visas for permanent residence.The application of the selection grid with spouse may change theacceptance decision taken initially. To add a spouse,immigration officer must:- Recover the original of the CSQ former principal applicant (two copiesif any) upon receipt of the request to add a spouse;

- Filling a DCS by the spouse (including all documentsjoin, including the Declaration of spouse or common-law);- To complete a new DCS by the principal applicant in order to updatehis file (it does not have to provide new supporting documents alreadytransmitted) and a new Contract for self-sufficiencyFinancial;- Demand payment of fees for the spouse only (new fees are not required to be expended for the principal applicant);- Close the file of the principal applicant for administrative reasons;

Page 70GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 70UpdatedMarch 2012- Open a new administrative record in Septe and a selection gridwith spouse;- Proceed with the evaluation of the file (if necessary by considering the possibility thatthe spouse or designated principal applicant);- Make a decision on the application.In the event that the reassessment of the application with spouse leads to aacceptance, the immigration officer must:- Issue a new CSQ principal applicant and his spouseand if applicable to each of the dependent children accompanying (datesNHC must be identical for each person included indemand);- Note in the screen of CSQ Septe the lapse of the old CSQ (inpursuant to Article 15.1d) of RSRE).In the event that the reassessment of the application with spouse could lead toa refusal, there must be interviewed in person or by telephone withapplicant and spouse. If the couple can not meet the requirements, theimmigration officer refused to proceed unless the waiver isconsidered (exceptionally) or the applicant decides to withdraw his spouseand its application to retain its original CSQ.Counseling must be done especially if the applicant raises the possibilityto withdraw his application his spouse (SEE IPG 5-6, Section 3.2). Thiscounseling should include:- The requirements and deadlines for family reunification.4.4.2.2 Removing a spouseAn applicant who withdraws his application his spouse after being selected toAs an applicant with spouse must have their application reassessed according toselection grid that applies to the new situation. This reassessmentmay alter the decision to accept initially taken. Forremove a spouse of an application already accepted by Quebec, the officialImmigration should:- Recover the original old CSQ (the two copies if necessary);

GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 71UpdatedMarch 2012- Close the file of the principal applicant for administrative reasons;- Open a new administrative record in Septe and a selection gridno spouse;- Proceed with the evaluation of the dossier;- Make a decision.If the applicant can qualify, a new CSQ is issued and thosepreviously issued will lapse (the immigration officer mustNote in the screen of CSQ Septe the lapse of the old CSQ). Otherwise, theofficial considers other possibilities offered by the RSRE, whoseexemption, which should be used in exceptional circumstances. In cases wherethe consideration of the application without a spouse leads to a refusal, the CSQ issuedpreviously must be canceled. If the application for permanent resident visahad already been filed, the BCV must be retro-informed.In cases where only one spouse wants to continue his immigration plan, hemust reapply as a principal applicant and pay thefees for himself and for all persons inthe new application.4.4.2.3 Adding a new dependent childWhen a candidate is seeking to add a new dependent child after theissue of a CSQ, the immigration officer must:- Ensure that the documents (birth certificate, photo, Contract forfinancial self-sufficiency) and fees for the new child areattached to the application;- To sign a new agreement on the financial self-sufficiency,if the amount is entered on the Contract is less than the amountregulatory requirements based on the number of persons inthe family unit;- Make the requested change in the administrative record of the applicant.4.5Statutory formalities for admissionThis step applies to any candidate who was issued a CSQ. It consists ofrecord the decision of the BCV and to register visa numbers, if applicable. It

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March 2012can also modify or validate the number of people included inthe folder.

Page 73GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 73UpdatedMarch 20125.PROCESS VALIDATION OF A JOB5.1GeneralThe presence of factor Validated employment offer in the selection gridskilled workers is to facilitate the permanent selection of candidatesmeet - or whose spouse or common-law partner responds - a specific needan employer in Quebec, especially in the regions. This factor also aims to:- Encourage the candidate abroad to begin as soon as possiblesteps required to obtain a job in Quebec;- Encouraging more new workers allowed to settle outside theMontreal metropolitan region (MMR);- Facilitate the selection of candidates already in employment in Quebecas a temporary worker when their profile matches the needs ofQuebec.The candidate referred by a validated job offer (or that of her husband orpartner) is allocated points to the selection grid, moreif the job offer shall be outside the MMR. In addition, the application mustbe treated as a priority, before the other candidates of the programregular skilled workers. Procedures relating to processselection and priority processing of applications are presented in Section 4of this chapter (IPG 3-1 SEE SECTION 4.1.8).Requirements that apply to the candidate referred by a validated job offerare similar to those of all candidates skilled workers, whosethat to qualify for the selection grid, which ensures:- That the candidate has described as a profile can be successfully established inQuebec and contribute to achieving its economic objectives,demographic and linguistic;- That the candidate will continue to meet the economic needs of Quebecmedium and longer term, in the context of an economy in constantevolution.The candidate concerned or his spouse must demonstrate that it meetsrequirements of the position offered and meets the conditions of access to the professionunder the National Occupational Classification (NOC) or requirements thatapply in Quebec, including the one to hold, if required, a certificate

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Component 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 74UpdatedMarch 2012eligibility or licensure of a regulator (orderor professional association). In addition, it must undertake in writing to hold thisemployment upon admission to permanent residence in Canada.The immigration officer deals primarily with the DCS which the applicantprincipal or the spouse or common-law spouse are covered by a job offervalidated. Procedures for processing the request of a candidateskilled worker, with or without a validated job offer, are presented inSection 4 of this chapter (SEE IPG 3-1, Section 4).5.2Regulatory requirements for validation of a jobUnder Schedule A of the selection of foreign nationals(RSRE), factor 7, a validated job offer is that made by aemployer in Quebec to a foreign national or their spouse or common-lawaccompanying a permanent, full-time satisfied,Furthermore, the following conditions:- Employment is a skill level greater than D as defined in the NOC andworker meets the conditions of access to the profession as well asspecific requirements for access to it in Quebec;- Employment is not under Group 647 of the NOC (stafffamily support and child care);- His hiring in Québec will likely have positive effectsor neutral labor market in Quebec, by basing the assessment on thedirect job creation or retention of jobs, development or transfer ofskills or knowledge or overcoming a shortage ofto work in the profession or trade concerned;- His hiring in Québec does or is likely to adversely affect the settlementa labor dispute raging in the workplace where the use of exerciseforeign national, or employment of another person is involved in suchlabor dispute, or to contravene the Code (RSQ,c. C-27);- An employer who operates a business in Quebec for at least 12 monthsagrees in writing to book this job to a foreign national or hisspouse, if any, and the alien or his spouse, ifappropriate, agrees in writing to hold the position since his admission toCanada.

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UpdatedMarch 20125.3Filing the application for validation of a job offer from an employerAfter being informed of the requirements for hiring a workerStanding outside, an employer who wishes to accept a job offermust send the Department a letter indicating its intention to hire aforeign worker. This letter, on paper bearing the letterhead of the company involved, mustThe title of the job offered, the candidate's name and date of birth,and the name and address of the person responsible for hiring.The letter of intent should be sent to the Directorate of ImmigrationEconomic-Quebec (DIEQ) or Quebec Immigration Service (SIQ)covering the area concerned.Upon receipt of the letter of intent to hire, the officialImmigration to the employer sends a letter of correspondence (PERM 700,PERM PERM OR 701 610 in INTIMM) accompanied by the formValidation of permanent employment and Form Additional Information.The latter two forms must be returned accompanied by the MICCcurriculum vitae and referred, if any, of the licensureprofession or occupation governed by the appropriate regulatory agency, andthe following documents:- Legal proof of business registration;- A copy of most recent financial statements, signed by an accountant;- A description of the tasks associated with the job;- Evidence of recruitment efforts made.Form Validation permanent job, completed and signed, mustalso be accompanied by the fee payable for the examination of an offerpermanent job. For payment of fees, see Chapter4 Component 5 (SEE IPG 5-4).Upon receipt of the request of the employer, the immigration officer toDIEQ the SIQ or attributes to relevant job reference numberindividual who is the number of worker's immigration fileforeign national against whom the job offer, if any. This number must be registeredin the space provided for this purpose, in the upper right corner of the form. Theofficial also indicated in the area reserved for the administration downpage if the job offered is in the MMR or outside of the MMR in

Page 76GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 76UpdatedMarch 2012checking the appropriate box. The list of cities and districts as part ofthe RMM is in Annex 5 of this chapter (SEE GPI 3-1, Appendix 5).5.4Consideration of the request for validation of a job offerConsideration of a request for validation of a job offer in terms of

regulatory requirements involves two steps:- Analysis of the job;- Analysis of the candidate's skills.5.4.1 Analysis of the JobThe analysis of the job offer is made in Québec by DIEQ or by SIQthe territory concerned. It concerns the viability and need forworkers whose working conditions and requirements related to the offerjob.5.4.1.1 Sustainability of businessThe immigration officer will ensure that the company has been in businessmore than 12 months. This check is performed based on information suchthe date of foundation, economic activities, financial statements, thenumber of employees, planning manpower needs, etc..5.4.1.2 Need for laborThe immigration officer looks at the need for labor byBased on:- Employment opportunities and labor market indicators for theeconomic sector and, if applicable, for the region. TheServices Market Information (LMI online) andregional economists Emploi-Québec are sourcesInformation in this regard;- Reasonable efforts made by the employer to hire or trainQuebec residents so that they employed in this occupation. Reasonable effortscan be demonstrated, for example, by:- Display position in the company, if applicable;

Page 77GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 77UpdatedMarch 2012- The publication of the vacancy in newspapers, in magazinesspecialized in electronic media;- Use of services of Emploi-Québec or a recruitment firmpersonnel;- The possibility, in the short term, to fill the position with a graduate of aeducational institution located in Québec;- Information on the number of people who applied for the positionand, where applicable, the reasons for refusal of their application;- Description of the position provided by the employer or the descriptiontasks and responsibilities, as well as the requirements andqualifications based on those described in the NOC or asrequirements that apply in Quebec for the practice orbusiness correspondents;- Working conditions and wages offered, under the Standards Actand labor conditions in force in the economic sector in thetype of job to be filled;

- The development and the turnover of labor for the employer, including,if any, established immigrants in Quebec, those hiredearlier in this program and temporary workers hiredin programs to recruit temporary workersforeigners.5.4.1.3 Company tourWhere appropriate, a visit to the company may be necessary for reasonsfollowing:- The employer makes an initial application for employment validation. It is anew employer that has not yet opened folder at MICC;- Additional checks are needed, either at theviability, either at the job, given theeconomic sector, size of company, nature ofposition and availability of information regarding written or electronicthe company.

Page 78GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 78UpdatedMarch 20125.4.2 Analysis of the candidate's skillsWhen evaluating the job offer is positive, before returningfinal decision on the validation of the job, the officialimmigration of DIEQ or SIQ concerned shall determine whether the candidate (or,if necessary, spouse) is qualified for the job.To do this, it determines:- If the candidate is qualified under, by comparinginformation in his CV with the job description ofemployment, the employer's requirements regarding training andexperience and specifications outlined by the employeron Form Validation permanent job and the formAdditional information, in "Computer Information(Continued). "- If the candidate fulfills the conditions referred to access to the professioncomparing the information in his CV (and documentsaccompanying support) with the requirements outlined in the NOC orwith the requirements of practice in Quebec. Where appropriate,it checks whether the candidate has obtained authorization to practice orthe profession governed by the appropriate regulatory agency.5.5DecisionFollowing evaluation of the job and skills of the candidate orspouse, decisions are possible acceptance of the validationthe job offer or rejection.5.5.1 Acceptance of the validation of the JobThe immigration officer or the SIQ DIEQ concerned indicates its

acceptance of the validation of the Job by checking the "Accepted"Validation of the form of permanent employment. Acceptance of an applicationValidation of a job offer is confirmed by a letter to the employer(PERM 404 OR 616 in INTIMM PERM).Remarks:- If the request for validation of the job offer is accepted, theofficial of the SIQ DIEQ or concerned in fulfilling the "Reservedadministration "Form Validation permanent job and transmits

Page 79GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 79UpdatedMarch 2012concerned said the BIQ form with a copy ofAdditional information form, including the second page"Information on the post (continued)" contains the following topics:job descriptions, training and experience, particular specifications.- From this moment, the candidate's file must be given priority andimmigration officer must record the BIQ concerned in the Septeevent code "TP1: PRIORITY PROCESSING". In this regard,refer to the procedure provided in Section 4.1.8 of this chapter (SEEIPG 3-1, SECTION 4.1.8).5.5.1.1 Selection of the candidateAfter receiving the Form Validation permanent employment signed bythe employer or the SIQ DIEQ concerned, the immigration officer'sBIQ assesses primarily the candidate and, if applicable, his spouse underall the factors of the selection grid. The procedures forImpact Assessment and selection criteria are presented in Section 3 ofthis chapter (IPG 3-1, Section 3). Recall that points to the factorValidated job offer can be allocated to the principal applicant or spousecovered by a validated job offer.The official BIQ continues processing the request by signing theForm Validation permanent job by the principal applicant or thespouse covered by the validated job offer.Written application:- In the case of a decision on file, if the candidate reaches the thresholdpassage selection with the available points to the factor Offervalidated job, the official responsible for examining BIQPreliminary Validation forwards the request to useStanding at the candidate that he signs it, which aims toconfirm acceptance of the position offered.- Upon receipt of Form Validation permanent employment signed by thecandidate, the official responsible for granting the preliminary examinationfactor points Validated employment offer. A CSQ is issued to the applicantmain as well as individual family members accompanying, ofwell as the letter PERM 132 (Priority Processing CSQ OVC after

October 14, 2009). The official also joins the twoecopy of theForm Validation permanent employment signed by the employer and thecandidate.

Page 80GUIDE TO IMMIGRATION PROCEDURESComponent 3: Recruitment and Selectioneconomic potential immigrantsGPI-3-1Chapter 1:Skilled workers permanentPage 80UpdatedMarch 2012Job interviews:- In the case of a decision in an interview if the candidate reaches the thresholdpassage selection, the immigration officer to sign the candidateForm Validation permanent job and give the points to the factorValidated job offer. A CSQ is delivered to the principal applicant as well aseach member of his accompanying family, as well as the letterPERM 132a (CSQ OVC Priority treatment after October 14, 2009). Theofficial shall also give the twoecopy of Form Validation employmentStanding signed by the employer and the candidate.- The immigration officer shall inform the concerned DIEQ or the SIQpositive decision of selection of the candidate and returns the first and 3ecopy of Form Validation permanent employment signed by the employer andthe candidate.- If the candidate does not reach the pass mark in selection, the counselorchecks if all other options were considered, including the powerdiscretion of the Minister (SEE IPG 3-5) or, otherwise, it proceeds to the refusaldemand following the instructions provided for this purpose in Section 4.2.3of this chapter (SEE GPI-3-1, Section 4.2.3). In the case of a refusal,it informs the SIQ DIEQ or negative decision concerned the selection ofcandidate and returns the first and 3ecopy of Form Validationpermanent employment signed by the employer and the candidate.5.5.2 Refusal to validate the job offerIf the application for validation of the job offer does not meet the conditionsregulatory or validation that the candidate does not have the skillsnext to the job, the employee sends the employer's letterdenial of his request for validation of the job in which the patternrefusal is indicated (PERM 452 OR 630 in INTIMM PERM). A copy of therejection letter is sent to BIQ.

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