QUEBEC New immigration rules and procedures effective August 1, 2013 Effective August 1, 2013, several changes will be made to the immigration rules and procedures. New rules have been adopted regarding procedures for the intake and processing of certain applications for a selection certificate submitted by permanent workers, investors, businesspeople and self-employed workers. These new rules will be in effect from August 1, 2013 to March 31, 2014. The points in the selection grid granted to candidates for language knowledge have also changed. Lastly, a new list of areas of training will enter into effect as of August 1, 2013. Maximum number of applications : The Ministère will accept a maximum of 20,000 new applications for a Certificat de séléction du Québec under the Program for skilled workers, beyond which the applications received will be returned. Language knowledge : If you submit an application under the Program for skilled workers, be informed that: - the weighting in the selection grid for knowledge of French has changed. The level of knowledge required to obtain points for the factor Language knowledge will be increased; - the advanced intermediate level (DELF B2) will become the minimum threshold from which points will be attributed for knowledge of French; - two points may be attributed to the principal applicant for knowledge of written French. Areas of training : The New 2013 List of areas of training reflects the Québec job market outlook for immigrants.
Posted on: Wed, 10 Jul 2013 06:32:05 +0000
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