The Quebec Immigration Points Calculator is the point system designed to check the eligibility of International Skilled Worker who want to migrate to Quebec, Canada and have applied under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP). This CSQ Points Calculator has different points requirement for single and the applicant with spouse/common-law partner. If a candidate is single, he has to score 50 points to qualify for QSWP and with spouse/common-law partner is, the minimum score is 59 points.
The Skilled Worker whose occupation is mentioned on the High Demand Occupation List of Quebec is eligible to apply for Canadian permanent residence visa after getting an invitation to apply (ITA) from the Quebec Immigration Authorities via applying through Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP).
The application of a candidate will be evaluated on the factors like – Age, Area of Training, Education, Language Proficiency, valid employment offer, work experience, stay and/or family in Quebec, Spouse/Common-law partners, financial self-sufficiency, and presence of accompanying children. It is required for a candidate to be updated about the latest Immigration rules and changes to be on a safer side.
The QSWP is entirely based on the skills and occupations need by the Quebec province to meet the labor market demands. Also, there are several factors which are taken into consideration during evaluating the possibility of a candidate to enter in Quebec for permanent residency. Have a look at the factors that play an important role in the Quebec Provincial Nominee Program (QSWP) to examine the eligibility of a candidate:
| Factors | Points |
| Education | 14 points (Cutoff Score = 2 points) Max. |
| Area Of Training | 12 points Max. |
| Validated Employment Offer | 14 points Max. |
| Work Experience | 8 points Max. |
| Age | 16 points Max. |
| Language Proficiency | 22 points Max. |
| Stay And Family In Quebec | 8 points Max. |
| Spouse/Common-law partner Characteristics | 17 points Max. |
| Presence Of Accompanying Children | 8 points Max. |
| Financial Self-Sufficiency | 1 point Max. |
Following is the break up of QSWP Immigration Points Calculator. This helps to know better what points are taken into consideration under each category.
| Factor-1 Education | |
| Particulars | Points |
| General High School Diploma | 2* |
| Vocational High School Diploma | 6 |
| General Post-Secondary School Diploma (Full-time for two years) | 4 |
| Technical Post-Secondary School Diploma ( Full-time for one year) | 6 |
| Technical Post-Secondary School Diploma ( Full-time for Two years) | 6 |
| Technical Post-Secondary School Diploma in Section A or B Training Area ( Full-time for 1 or 2 years) | 10 |
| Technical Post-Secondary School Diploma (Full-time for 3 years) | 8 |
| Technical Post-Secondary School Diploma in Section A or B Training Area (Full-time for three years) | 10 |
| Undergraduate Degree (Full-Time for 1+ years) | 4 |
| Undergraduate Degree (Full-Time for 2+ years) | 6 |
| Undergraduate Degree (Full-Time for 3+ years) | 10 |
| Master’s Degree | 12 |
| Doctorate | 14 |
| Factor – 2 Areas of Training | |
| Particulars | Points |
| Section A | 12 |
| Section B | 9 |
| Section C | 6 |
| Section D | 2 |
| Section E | 0 |
| Section F | 0 |
| Section G | 0 |
| Factor 3 Validated Employment Offer | |
| Criteria | Points |
| Validated employment offer in the metropolitan area of Montreal | 8 |
| Validated employment offer outside the metropolitan area of Montreal | Upto 14 points |
| a. Abitibi-Témiscamingue | 13 |
| Bas-Saint-Laurent | 12 |
| Capitale-Nationale | 14 |
| Centre-du-Québec | 13 |
| Chaudière-Appalaches | 14 |
| Côte-Nord | 12 |
| Estrie | 13 |
| Gaspésie | 10 |
| Lanaudière | 13 |
| Laurentides | 12 |
| Mauricie | 12 |
| Montérégie | 14 |
| Nord-du-Québec | 12 |
| Outaouais | 13 |
| Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean | 12 |
| Maximum | 14 points |
| Factor -4 Work Experience | |
| Experience | Points |
| Less than 6 months | 0 |
| 6 to 11 months | 4 |
| 12 to 23 months | 4 |
| 24 to 35 months | 6 |
| 36 to 47 months | 6 |
| 48 months and over | 8 |
| Factor -5 Age | |
| Age | Points |
| 18 to 35 | 16 |
| 36 | 14 |
| 37 | 12 |
| 38 | 10 |
| 39 | 8 |
| 40 | 6 |
| 41 | 4 |
| 42 | 2 |
| 43+ | 0 |
*Education Factor cut off for QSWP
The language proficiency factor is judges on 2 languages i.e. English and French. In order to be eligible to gain points under the language proficiency criteria, candidates must submit the language test results. Maximum up to 22 points can be awarded under this category.
Following are the points allocated under the French Language proficiency. Maximum of 16 points can be allocated under the French Speaking Proficiency. Following is the point system under this category:-
| Skill | Low Beginner (A1) | High Beginner (A2) | Low Intermediate (B1) | High Intermediate (B2) | Advanced (C1) | Advanced (C2) |
| Listening | 0 points | 0 points | 0 points | 5 points | 6 points | 7 points |
| Speaking | 0 points | 0 points | 0 points | 5 points | 6 points | 7 points |
| Reading | 0 points | 0 points | 0 points | 1 point | 1 point | 1 point |
| Writing | 0 points | 0 points | 0 points | 1 point | 1 point | 1 point |
| Maximum | 16 points | |||||
English Language Proficiency (maximum 6 points): (IELTS)
English is also another language who’s official score needs to be submitted while the visa application is processed. Candidates are allocated points according to the following table:-
| Skill | Beginner (CLB 1-4) | Intermediate (CLB 5-8) | Advanced (CLB 9-12) |
| Listening | 0 points | 1 point | 2 points |
| Speaking | 0 points | 1 point | 2 points |
| Reading | 0 points | 1 point | 1 point |
| Writing | 0 points | 1 point | 1 point |
| Maximum | 6 points | ||
Spouses who would accompany the candidates have to obtain up to six points in oral French Speaking skills. Following table shows the breakup of points allocated to the spouses or common in law partner, in each skill for the spouses.
| Skill | (CLB 1-6) | (CLB 7-8) | (CLB 9-12) |
| Listening | 0 points | 2 points | 3 points |
| Speaking | 0 points | 2 points | 3 points |
| Reading | 0 points | 0 points | 0 points |
| Writing | 0 points | 0 points | 0 points |
| Maximum | 6 points | ||
Under the category of Stay and Family in Quebec, maximum points allocated to the candidates are 8. If a family member wants to gain points under this head, their one family member should be a Canadian citizen or Canadian Permanent Residency (PR) holder. The following table shows how much points a candidate can gain under different conditions:-
Staying in the province of Quebec
| Criteria | Points |
| Studies for vocational training diploma (DEP) or an attestation of college studies (AEC) attesting to a total of 900 to less than 1,800 hours, combined with full-time work experience in | 5 |
| Québec, related to the field of training, for a period of at least 6 months after the program of studies | |
| Studies for vocational training diploma (DEP) or an attestation of college studies (AEC) attesting to 1,800 hours or more, a diploma of college studies (DEC) preuniversity or technical or an undergraduate, graduate or master’s diploma | 5 |
| Work with a work permit of atleast 1 year and full-time work experience of six months | 5 |
| Another stays for no less than 2 weeks and not more than 3 months | 1 |
| Stay exceeding 3 months | 2 |
| Maximum | 5 points |
Family in the province of Quebec
| Nature of Relationship | Points |
| Spouse or common-law partner | 3 |
| Son or daughter, father or mother, brother or sister | 3 |
| Grandfather or grandmother | 3 |
| Uncle or aunt, nephew or niece, cousin | 0 |
| Maximum | 3 points |
Spouse or Common-law partner factors is another factor that is counted in Quebec Immigration. Maximum upto 17 points are allocated under this particular category. Candidates must provide proof of language test results while claiming for the said factor under Quebec immigration.
a) Spouse/Common-law partner Education
Spouse or Common Law partner are allocated the points according to the different educational levels as well. Following are the number of points allocated under each level of education:-
| Education Level | Points |
| Secondary school general diploma | 1 |
| Secondary school vocational diploma | 2 |
| Postsecondary school general diploma attesting to 2 years of full-time studies | 1 |
| Postsecondary technical diploma attesting to 1 or 2 years of full-time studies | 2 |
| Postsecondary technical diploma attesting to 3 years of full-time studies | 3 |
| Undergraduate diploma attesting to 1 year of full-time studies | 1 |
| Undergraduate diploma attesting to 2 years of full-time studies | 2 |
| Undergraduate diploma attesting to 3 years of full-time studies | 3 |
| Master’s degree attesting to 1 or more years of full-time studies | 4 |
| Doctorate | 4 |
| Maximum | 4 points |
b) Spouse/Common-Law Partner Area of Training
Second criteria spouse or common-law partner are judged upon the area of training as well. Following are the points allocated to candidates under the area of training category:-
| Area of Training | Points |
| Section A of the areas | 4 |
| Section B of the areas | 3 |
| Section C of the areas | 2 |
| Section D of the areas | 1 |
| Section E, F or G of the areas | 0 |
| Maximum | 4 points |
c) Spouse/Common-Law Partner’s Age
Spouse or Common Law’s Partner Age is also one of the eligibility criteria under Quebec immigration. Maximum 3 points are allocated under the age factor. Following are the points allocated at each level:-
| Age | Points |
| 18 to 35 | 3 |
| 36 | 2 |
| 37 | 2 |
| 38 | 2 |
| 39 | 2 |
| 40 | 1 |
| 41 | 1 |
| 42 | 1 |
| 43 | 0 |
| Maximum | 3 points |
d) Spouse/Common-Law Partner’ Language Proficiency
Spouse or Common-Law Partner has also to submit the requisite language proficiency test scores. Following are the points allocated to them under different sections:-
| French Proficiency | Points |
| Listening | 2 – 3 |
| Speaking | 2 – 3 |
| Reading | 0 |
| Writing | 0 |
| Maximum | 6 |
| English Proficiency | 0 |
Accompanying children can also help the candidate to gain the points in the Quebec immigration. Maximum of 8 points can be allocated under this category. Following is the table that depicts the points that are calculated under different categories:-
| Age of Children | Points |
| For each child 12 years of age or younger | 4 |
| For each child 13 to 21 years of age | 2 |
| Maximum | 8 points |
A candidate has to submit the complete financial self-sufficiency contract to Ministry of Quebec in order to be eligible for the program. Candidates are allocated just a 1 point for the same. Following is the table that depicts the point allocated:-
| Criteria | Points |
| Submit a contract to prove financial self-sufficiency | 1 |
| Maximum | 1 point |
If you meet the required points on the points system and looking forward to strating your Quebec Immigration process, feel free to get in touch with the Make Visas professionals for assistance by calling on the official helpline +919625212959 Email your queries on info@makevisas.com.
