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Quebec Skilled Worker |
Federal Skilled Worker |
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Is the program first-come, first served? - Advertisement -
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Yes |
No |
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Is the program managed through Express Entry? - Advertisement -
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No |
Yes |
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Is there a pool of candidates? - Advertisement -
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No, the program operates on a first-come, first-served basis |
Yes, the Express Entry pool |
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Is there a points system? |
Yes |
Yes, both for eligibility and in the Express Entry pool |
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Do candidates need to submit an online profile? |
No |
Yes |
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Do candidates need to receive an Invitation to Apply before applying? |
No |
Yes |
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Is French proficiency a requirement for the program? |
No, but points may be awarded for French |
No, but points are available for French |
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Is language testing mandatory? |
No, but up to 22 points are available for English (6) and French (16) proficiency |
Yes, candidates must prove language proficiency in English and/or French |
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Is there a ranking system for eligible candidates? |
No |
Yes, the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) |
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Is a job offer required in order to make an application? |
No |
No |
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Can a job offer help an applicant become eligible to make an application? |
Yes, points are available for a validated job offer in Quebec |
Yes, points are available for initial eligibility and under the CRS |
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Is there an Area of Training list? |
Yes, and up to 16 points may be awarded for a candidate’s Area of Training |
No |
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Is there an occupation list? |
No |
No, but candidates must have at least one year of work experience in a skilled occupation (NOC 0, A or B) |
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Is there an adaptability interview? |
No |
No |
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Can candidates apply to both the QSW and the FSW? |
Yes, as long as they withdraw one when either a CSQ or ITA is issued |
Yes, as long as they withdraw one when either a CSQ or ITA is issued |
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Where should applicants intend on landing in Canada? |
Quebec |
Any province or territory except Quebec |
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Does an application to the program eventually lead to Canadian permanent resident status? |
Yes, successful candidates first receive a CSQ, then apply to CIC for permanent resident status |
Yes, successful candidates obtain permanent resident status |
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Can permanent residents live and work in any Canadian province or territory? |
Yes |
Yes |
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Is the program currently open? |
Yes, as of November 4, 2015 |
Yes |
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Are there any government fees for creating a profile? |
There is no profile stage |
No |
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Are there any government fees for submitting an application? |
Yes |
Yes |
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Is there a cap/limit on the number of applications to be accepted? |
Yes, up to 6,300 applications may be accepted |
No |
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Is there an established intake period? |
Yes, from November 4 to December 15 for postal applications, and from January 18 to March 31, 2016 online |
No, eligible candidates may create an online profile at any time. CIC performs regular, ongoing draws from the pool |
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What are the expected processing times? |
Unknown, though processing times may be reduced due to the removal of the adaptability interview stage |
CIC aims to process applications within six months of submission |
Source: CIC News