Immigration Tips & Guides
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Immigration Updates
The Government of Canada has announced new temporary changes to better manage immigration while keeping workers who are already contributing to the economy. Support for Skilled Workers in Quebec Some workers in Quebec who were in the process of becoming permanent residents were at risk of losing their ability to work while waiting for a […]
Quebec Immigration
To restructure its immigration system, the Government of Quebec has announced the permanent closure of the Programme de l’expérience québécoise (PEQ). The PEQ was a streamlined route to PR for skilled workers and international students and will officially end on November 19, 2025, according to the Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration (MIFI). Currently, both […]
Canadian Permanent Residence
A total of 23 businesses in Quebec are suing the Canadian federal government for $350 million, claiming that sudden changes to Canada’s foreign worker policy have led to major losses, some businesses even fearing in bankruptcy. As reported by CTV news, these businesses say the federal decision to reduce the number of foreign workers has […]
Canadian Permanent Residence
On July 14, 2025, 216 individuals were invited by the Minister of Immigration, Francization, and Integration (MIFI) to apply for permanent residency in Québec through the Skilled Worker Selection Program. This round focused on highly qualified professionals already living in Québec with diplomas from Québec institutions. What is the Skilled Worker Selection Program This program […]
Immigration Updates
The Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) announced on July 9, 2025, that they have officially reached their limit for sponsorship applications for certain family members. Who Is Affected? Effective immediately, Quebec residents can no longer submit sponsorship applications for those who wish to sponsor their spouse, common-law partner, conjugal partner, […]
Immigration Updates
On June 5th, 2025, the Government of Quebec announced the temporary suspension of two immigration streams under the Programme de l’expérience québécoise (PEQ), an immigration program that helped temporary workers and international students fast-track their way to permanent residency. As of June 5, Quebec will no longer accept new applications from Temporary Foreign Workers through […]
Immigration Updates
Quebec has imposed a moratorium, in other words, a pause on its two major permanent immigration programs: the Regular Skilled Worker Program (RSWP) and the Quebec Experience Program for International Student Graduates (PEQ-Graduates). Unemployment Trends Among Immigrants In September 2024, the unemployment rate for Canadian-born residents in Quebec remained low at 4.6%. However, the situation […]
Quebec Immigration
Quebec is embarking on a crucial journey to redefine its immigration strategy for 2024–2027. Public consultations are set to begin this week These public consultations will focus on the province’s approach to immigration. Also with a particular emphasis on preserving the French language and culture. They aim to address concerns about the increasing use of […]