Quebec is one of the most desired provinces in Canada. In addition to, there are many Province Nomination Program in Canada under Express Entry Program. Quebec is also a Province in Canada but it doesn’t come under Express Entry program.

Quebec has a separate Skilled worker program and Quebec In-Demand Occupation List 2024. The Skilled workers with high qualifications, skills, and relevant work experience are eligible to apply for Quebec skilled worker program according to the occupation of Quebec.

Quebec Skilled Worker Program

Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) enables highly educated and trained foreign nationals to immigrate to Quebec as skilled workers. Prospective immigrants who apply to the Skilled Worker Quebec Program are evaluated according to a selection grid of factors, and applicants who score enough points are given a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) which they can then use to apply for Canadian permanent residency.

The Quebec government introduced the new Area of Training List in August 2018 to make the Quebec Selection Certificate (QSC) process easier for International Skilled Workers. Similarly in the year 2024 the government is ready to invite 40,000 new permanent residents.

Quebec Skilled Worker Program is run by the Quebec government and Federal Government of Canada. It allows talented and trained International foreigners who can contribute to the economy of Quebec and the job market as well.

An applicant who wishes to apply for QSWP has to meet a minimum of 50 points (in case of an unmarried individual without spouse/partner) or 59 points (in case of a married individual with spouse/partner) in order to qualify for this program according to the Quebec Point Calculator 2024.

There are two ways to apply for permanent residency for Quebec skilled worker Program:

• First of all, apply to the provincial government of Quebec to get a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ). This certificate will show that the province has selected its holder for permanent residency in the province.
• Afterward, the candidate has to apply for a Canada PR visa to the IRCC along with the CSQ certificate.

The following is a partial reference to the Quebec Immigration High Demand Occupation List.

The list of occupations provides applicants from outside Canada who do not have intermediate French abilities, the best chances to qualify under Quebec rules.

1. Human Resources Managers (0112)
2. Banking, credit and other investment managers (0122)
3. Engineering Managers (0211)
4. Computer and Information Systems Managers (0213)
5. Administrators–Post-secondary Education and Vocational Training (0421)
6. Sales, Marketing and Advertising Managers (0611)
7. Manufacturing Managers (0911)
8. Financial Auditors and Accountants (1111)
9. Financial and Investment Analysts (1112)
10. Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers (1113)
11. Other financial officers (1114)
12. Human Resources professionals (1121)
13. Professional Occupations in Business Management Consulting (1122)
14. Human Resources and Recruitment officers (1223)
15. Assessors, Valuators and Appraisers (1314)
16. Physicists and Astronomers (2111)
17. Geo scientists and Oceanographers (2113)
18. Biologists and Related Scientists (2121)
19. Civil Engineer (2131)
20. Mechanical Engineers (2132)
21. Electrical and Electronics Engineers (2133)
22. Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers (2141)
23. Aerospace Engineers (2146)
24. Computer Engineers (Except Software Engineers and Designers) (2147)
25. Other Professional Engineers, n.e.c (2148)
26. Information Systems Analysts and Consultants (2171)
27. Database Analysts and Data Administrators (2172)
28. Software Engineers and Designers (2173)
29. Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers (2174)
30. Web Designers and Developers (2175)
31. Biological Technologists and Technicians (2221)
32. Agricultural and Fish Products Inspectors (2222)
33. Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (2231)
34. Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians (2232)
35. Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Technologists and Technicians (2233)
36. Construction Estimators (2234)
37. Architectural Technologists and Technicians (2251)
38. Industrial Designers (2252)
39. Drafting Technologists and Technicians (2253)

40. Inspector in Public and Environmental Health and Occupational health & Safety (2263)
41. Construction Inspectors (2264)
42. Computer Network Technicians (2281)
43. User Support Technicians (2282)
44. Systems Testing Technicians (2283)
45. Head Nurses and Supervisors (3151)
46. Registered Nurses (3152)
47. Medical Radiation Technologists (3215)
48. Medical Sonographers (3216)
49. Opticians (3151)
50. Licensed Practical Nurses (3233)
51. Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (3237)
52. College and Other Vocational Instructors (4131)
53. Psychologists (4151)
54. Business Development Officers and Marketing Researchers and Consultants (4163)
55. Social Policy Researchers, Consultants and Program Officers (4164)
56. Other Professional Occupations in Social Science, n.e.c. (4169)
57. Community and Social Service Workers (4212)
58. Librarians (5111)
59. Archivists (5113)
60. Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters (5125)
61. Library and Public Archive Technicians (5211)
62. Graphic Arts Technicians (5223)
63. Graphic Designers and Illustrators (5241)
64. Technical Sales Specialists – Wholesale Trade (6221)
65. Sales Representatives – Wholesale Trade (Non-Technical) (6411)
66. Machinists and Machining and Tooling Inspectors (7231)
67. Tool and Die Makers (7232)
68. Heavy-duty Equipment Mechanics (7312)
69. Machine Fitters (7316)
70. Aircraft Mechanics and Aircraft Inspectors (7315)
71. Supervisors, food, beverage and associated products processing (9213)
72. Supervisors, Plastic and Rubber Products Manufacturing (9214)
73. Supervisors, Motor Vehicle Assembling (9221)
74. Supervisors, Electronics Manufacturing (9222)
75. Supervisors, Electrical Products Manufacturing (9223)
76. Supervisors, other Mechanical and Metal Products Manufacturing (9226)
77. Supervisors, Other Products Manufacturing and Assembly (9227)
78. Chemical Plant Machine Operators (9421)
79. Machining Tool Operators (9511)