Quebec Experience Class Set to Accelerate Quebec PR Procedure

With the success of CEC (Canadian experiencePEQ - A simplified and accelerated process than CEC
Class) that initiated acceptance of applications inFurther, it is even easier and faster to qualify under
September last year, Quebec Government is now allPEQ as compared to CEC, which in itself is an
set to introduce the federal counterpart of thisaccelerated process at the federal level. Given below
program at the level of Quebec immigration as well.are a few reasons that reduce complications and
Quebec Experience Class (PEQ) or the "Programmeaccelerate processing of PEQ program:
de l'expérience québécoise," is- Application process of the CEC program involves
an accelerated, new immigration program that allowscomplete documentation submission for assessment
temporary foreign workers and international students inat the Canadian Immigration Visa Office for
Quebec to apply for permanent residency status inassessment. Whereas, you can easily apply online for
Quebec.PEQ and documents submission at the Quebec
Just as the CEC, even PEQ follows the same modelImmigration Visa Office is also minimal. Due to such a
of working with two distinct selection streams - forsimplified processing of PEQ application, it is expected
temporary skilled workers and another one forthat assessment for applications will be done very
international students.quickly.
CSQ eligibility requirements under PEQ- Advantage of PEQ for foreign students is that they
Given below are the qualifying conditions thatdo not require Quebec work experience to be eligible
temporary foreign workers must meet to become anfor PEQ. Also, they may begin processing of their
eligible applicant for CSQ under the Quebecapplication for PEQ almost six months before they
Experience Class:expect to graduate. However, assessment of the
- At least a year of work experience in Quebec in theapplication is done only after the submission of their
past 2 years in a professional, managerial or skilledgraduation proof.
occupation when you file the application- While work experience requirement for temporary
- You must be able to exhibit your legal status of beingforeign workers in Quebec is one year for PEQ, at the
in Quebec and that you are employed during theCEC level, this requirement is double.
application submissionThough you must not forget that applying under any
- You must also prove that you have completed aQuebec immigration program is a dual-stage
French course of the level B1 at any recognizedprocedure and PEQ program is no exception to this.
Quebec institute or submit results of your standardThe first stage involves obtaining CSQ under the PEQ
French proficiency test. Alternatively, you may alsoprogram. The second stage is submission of
show that you have a satisfying professional levelapplication for approval at the federal level at the
fluency in requirements of French language in yourCitizenship and Immigration Canada, before you are
Quebec occupationgranted the status of permanent residency in Quebec.
Eligibility to apply for Certificat de Sélection duMedical and criminal checks are undertaken during the
Quebec or CSQ for international students in Quebecsecond stage.
under PEQ is as follows:Another striking point is that an applicant who has
- A diploma or degree obtained from any educationalstudy and work experience in Quebec but intends to
institute in Quebec that has the recognition from thesettle permanently in a territory or province outside
Quebec Ministry of EducationQuebec can qualify for CEC. However, anyone who
- You must have completed studies in Quebecwishes to settle in Quebec itself need to apply under
province for a minimum of 1800 hours or two yearsthe PEQ program only.
- Prove completion of a B1 level of French courseSo, your choice may be CEC or PEQ, you know that
from an educational institute in Quebec, if you have notyou are set to benefit in some way or the other.
completed your studies in French