New Immigration Program for International Students in Quebec
Posted on August 6th, 2009 by InternationalStudentGuruAccording to Canadian immigration lawyer David Cohen of Campbell Cohen, the province of Quebec is beginning an “accelerated and simplified immigration program” that will apply to both international students and specialized foreign workers to help facilitate their immigration to Canada.
The new, simpler regulations are intended to stimulate the economy of Quebec by attracting highly qualified international students to Quebec and also by encouraging those already in Quebec to stay.
Indeed, the new rules apply to immigration candidates already in Quebec as international students or foreign workers; if granted a “Certificate of Selection of Québec” (CSQ), their applications will receive priority.
How does one qualify for a CSQ? According to Cohen,
International students must have obtained a secondary school vocational diploma, a diploma of college studies in a technical program, or a university diploma attesting to a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree, or a doctorate from an educational institution recognized by the Quebec Ministry of Education. To be recognized for Quebec immigration, these studies must have been completed in French or the applicants must have completed at least one year of full-time studies in French at the secondary or post-secondary level or have successfully completed a level B1 French course at a Quebec educational institution.
CSQ candidates not currently in Canada may apply from anywhere provided they have received a diploma in Quebec within two years prior to the regulations’ effective date.
Quebec’s Immigration Minister Yolande James stresses that she believes the new streamlined program will encourage even more international students to go to Quebec to study and stay on to work there.
Would this easier road to immigration make you more likely to consider Quebec a possible international study destination?
Guest post by Michelle Fabio, About.com Guide to Law School, who also writes about doctoral degrees online at DoctoralDegreesOnline.org.
August 7th, 2009 at 10:40 pm
so polices changed?
August 8th, 2009 at 11:36 am
I am B.A Degree holder in phylosophy with a major in Adult Education how can this program fit in to me and what is the requirment to facilitate that.
thanks
August 17th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
I am postgraduated in mechanical engineering , very interested to life and study in Quebec, but i ask how? please,help me
August 21st, 2009 at 3:23 pm
Iam in final Next year i’ll be holding B.Sc Degree in ICT In track of Computing Technology .But i would like and intrested in living and study ma postgraduate in Quebec Please help me to achieve ma Goal you might find could be your essential too. (4jetlasta@gmail.com)
August 21st, 2009 at 5:15 pm
I am very interested by this new but I don t know how to apply please can you help me to achieve my goal . in fact I am graudued a Maters degree in computer engeneering last and I wished to continue with the PhD in Canada and I looking For a scholarship. may be this Quebec infomation could help me .thanks in advance.
August 24th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
I am a B.A degree holder in linguistic and will be B A degree in english litterature whithin 2 months if it please god.My only goal is now to be admit in one of the quebec universities .I would like to be supported to succsses in life through studies and i think that i can rely on you to realise my dream Please how can this program help me .
August 26th, 2009 at 4:07 pm
I am Meaza from Ethiopia and I have Diploma by Infromation Technology and I want to continue my Degree but finincially I cant so if I get chance to get free chance i will be the lukiest girl in the world.
Thank you
August 26th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
I am Meaza from Ethiopia and I want free scholarship chance so if I get chance to get free scholar ship I will be the lukiest girl in the world.
Thank you
August 28th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
i am from Ethiopia and i want a free scholar at masters level in environmental chemistry or instrumental analysis if you have access please help me thank you in advance!
August 29th, 2009 at 9:04 am
Hallo everyone.
I am Muyassar Azizulloev. I am a student. I am from Tajikistan. How can i apply to your university.
August 31st, 2009 at 7:42 am
Please chnge my gear!
September 1st, 2009 at 10:47 am
Why to study french??????? Who cares
September 3rd, 2009 at 10:01 am
Je suis vraiment interessé pour l’immigration au Canada, j’ai un niveau d’étude secondaire avec un Diplôme Professionnel en Informatique Bureautique. Dépuis j’aimerais une opportunité de sauver mon éducation et celle de ma famille (mes filles). A vous de me canaliser sur diffrantes opportunités.
September 10th, 2009 at 10:32 pm
Hello
I’m holder of scientific school leaving certificate and i’m doing university technical qualification in selection and preservation of vegetables and animals seeds.
So i must finish study this year but i want to continue the undergraduate in CANADA next year.
I ask you help.
I leave in BURKINA FASO (west africa country) so i speak thery french.
THANKS………
September 11th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
i am MUHIRE jean paul,
i am really glad for this program i finished with a good notes to
the secondary studies and i want to continue the undergraduate
in CANADA next year.
i am gearing for your favorable response
i leave in kigali Rwanda
September 15th, 2009 at 11:52 am
1. i am from ethiopia mizan tepi university searching a free and fully sponsored scholarship abroad in any of chemistry fields especially environmentla chemistry,instrumental analysis,biochemistry,pharmacitical analysis,and related others please show to the way how to get this chance.
September 22nd, 2009 at 6:35 pm
I NEED YOUR HELP SA INTERNATIONAL STUDENT BLOG MAY THE GOOD God BLESS YOU I THINK YOU
September 29th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
I am Hassano from East Africa small State. I am technical school(Diploma) and university gradaute(BA), So how can I get in the stated opportunity? I am eager to hear more from the board. Besides I am as asylemseeker in one of the European countries.I have no french language problem. Thank!
October 1st, 2009 at 2:15 am
Hi,
I have completed my Master in the US and just started my PhD in one of the Quebec universitites. I do not know if I will be eligible for this immigration type by next year or not?
I am not clear what does it mean, “….from an educational institution recognized by the Quebec Ministry of Education”? Does it mean you have to be graduated of an institution in Quebec to be recognized by QME? My school at US is recongizned internationally, will that be acceptable to QME?
If I learn French during this year and complete one year of being fultime student in my PhD program in Quebec, will I be eligible to apply?
Please reply me if you know?
October 1st, 2009 at 11:21 am
Hi
I have hold my deploma in a recognaiz college in Ethiopia.It is not clear what does it mean?If I learn French during this year & complet one year of being full time student can i join the programe.will i be eligible to apply?
please replay me if you know?
October 14th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
i have completed a degree in computer science and i love to get involved in this wonderful proramme
October 15th, 2009 at 9:05 am
How can i apply to your university. Can u post more details
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October 28th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
I am a bachelor’s degree holder in electrical and electronics emgineering. I studed french for a period of one year during my high school period. Sir, it will be of great help to me if you consider me to this program so that i will stand a chance to pursue my master degree at your state. Thank for your initiative
October 30th, 2009 at 9:59 am
l will like to do my master in transpotation,presently working as an instructor in the government Driver institute.
November 2nd, 2009 at 4:45 pm
hello fabio
please i need a scholarship in nursing please kindly help me out mr michelle fabio i will really apprrciate.
thanks
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:12 pm
I need scholarship to extend my further education in physiotherapy
November 3rd, 2009 at 8:40 pm
Hello Sir/Ma,
I have West African Examination Council (WAEC) and wish to further my Undergraduate program in Environmental Study.
Sir,I will be happy if you give me the Scholarship to Study in your Institution.
Thanks and God bless you (Amen)!
November 7th, 2009 at 10:51 am
I’m serge on freshman of engeneering I’m very intrested to canadian life please help me how and what could I do?
November 12th, 2009 at 10:45 am
Please Please i need Scholarship in managemet area.how can i get this chance.
November 13th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
I trust your aid ability can keep me at the campus.i,m a 1st year dropout of Lugazi University in Uganda.
Thanks
Polino Ateng Alier, Kampala
November 13th, 2009 at 1:18 pm
i want to study abroad.
November 14th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
hi
i am a student of master of language and culture in iran and i have a B.A .in inglish language and taslation …How can this prgram fit to me? as i have married can my husband come too.he is a civil engineer.
November 19th, 2009 at 3:55 pm
I am working as Director Library Services, at an ionstitution in Zimbabwe. I am looking for sponsorship to study PhD in information Science. I hold a masters degree in library and information science. How can I be assisted?