#French Language Requirement

[globalnest]

Quebec Selected Skilled Workers Program Canada PR Pathway

Introduction

The Quebec Selected Skilled Workers Program is a prominent immigration stream designed for individuals who wish to settle permanently in the province of Quebec, Canada. This program operates differently from federal immigration pathways and follows its own selection criteria under Quebec’s unique immigration system.

What Is the Program?

Quebec’s skilled worker program allows qualified professionals to immigrate based on their ability to contribute to the province’s economy. It evaluates applicants on a point-based system that considers factors like:

Education and qualifications

Work experience

Age

Language proficiency (primarily French)

Family situation

Adaptability and financial self-sufficiency

How the Selection Works

Expression of Interest (EOI) – Candidates must create a profile in Quebec’s online system (ARRIMA) to express their interest in immigration.

Invitation to Apply – The Ministry of Immigration invites top-ranking candidates to submit a full application for permanent selection.

CSQ (Certificat de sélection du Québec) – Selected individuals receive a Quebec Selection Certificate.

Permanent Residence Application – With the CSQ, candidates can apply to the federal government for Canadian permanent residence.

Key Features of the Program

French Language Requirement: Applicants must prove their proficiency in French. This is a critical factor for eligibility.

Quebec Values Test: Before obtaining a CSQ, applicants must complete a test on Quebec's democratic values.

Financial Proof: Candidates must demonstrate they can financially support themselves and their families after arriving in Quebec.

New Structure & Streams (2025 Update)

As of 2025, the program is structured into four streams to better align with labor market needs:

Highly Qualified Professionals – For skilled workers in managerial or specialized roles.

Intermediate Skilled Workers – For trades and technical professions.

Regulated Occupations – For fields requiring Quebec-specific licenses or certification.

Exceptional Talent Stream – For individuals with notable achievements in science, arts, sports, or innovation.

Processing Time

CSQ Processing: Typically takes 6 to 9 months.

Federal PR Processing: After receiving the CSQ, permanent residence processing may take an additional 8 to 12 months.

Optional Work Permit (IMP+)

Candidates who receive a CSQ and meet certain eligibility criteria may apply for a temporary open work permit under the International Mobility Program Plus (IMP+). This allows them to work in Quebec while waiting for PR approval.

Conclusion

The Quebec Skilled Worker Program remains an ideal pathway for French-speaking professionals aiming to settle in Quebec permanently. With a clear structure, VJC Overseas provincial support, and added options like the IMP+ work permit, it provides a strong foundation for individuals and families seeking long-term opportunities in Canada.

[starssoblue]

"the reason adrien is just instantly good at everything he tries is because he is programmed to be that way as a senti" aside from the fact that i don't think that's how it works (and also while he was decent at everything he tried with marinette he wasn't instantly good at all of them, and what marinette actually said to him was that he could improve in anything with practice but it was a great first attempt) did we all collectively forget about how adrien actually canonically isn't the best singer?

[timblrdrake]

do you speak different languages?!

i do!!?! i can speak french, german, russian, spanish and cantonese

my parents were really intent on me being multilingual growing up so i had a bunch of language tutors and tools french in school :p

[aegoromantic-shipper]

Saw this and couldn't help thinking that they didn't but...

[hylianengineer]

The stupid streaming service website has decided that I am forbidden from watching Ted Lasso, specifically. I have tried six times and every time there is some sort of critical error. Usually it just freezes but on one memorable occasion everything was in French and it wouldn't let me change the language preferences.

[bettylatrepadora]

Hold up what is going on why are people mad at Dan again

[murky-tannin]

I hope more qsmp creators get some sort of subtitles for their streams past the qlobal translater. Whether it's something like Baghera's or the extension that Forever uses- or a combo of things like Badboyhalo. Especially the english creators. I think only Bad has the translator extension?

[shybreadgarden]

One time I was messing around and singing this^ in French. But my vocabulary isn’t that good so instead of saying “never ever let it cool” I ended up saying “cold chocolate is forbidden”

[cowboyhatesithere]

I just think it’s basic courtesy when traveling outside your home country (or anywhere with different primary language) to try to learn whatever basic phrases you can beforehand (please, thank you, where is ___, left and right, and ‘do you speak *insert your home language here*’)

[moonchild-in-blue]

Watching you blog in Portuguese as somebody who understands Spanish is so funny to me. I comprehend a good amount of what you’re saying, and then something distinctly Portuguese comes through and I just have to to “ah, well, shit” -whataboutyouisamascot

(let me break my pt only rule today) @whataboutyouisamascot

Yeah, that's the thing about romance languages. We all sort of pretty much understand each other without too much difficulty. Especially Spanish and Portuguese, they are so so incredibly similar (since Portuguese did in fact originate from spanish), that you hardly need to change anything aside from certain terminations, etc.

I do see how wild it must be for someone who knows Spanish but isn't too familiar with Portuguese/isn't Spanish native to read random pt comments and stuff hahaha.

[waugh-bao]

[gulagorkestar]

*actively forcing my brain to think about anything other than the fact ill be speaking 6 languages by the time i finish my degree*

[rpfisfine]

i wanna take a law class so much this semester i took 4 years of law in high school so i consider myself somewhat of an expert and this is literally like an introduction course so itd just be free credits which is exactly what i need but it clashes with like 3 of my other subjects at once which is bad kind of

[pvffinsdaisies]

I have to be so honest I think for what Duolingo is and what it offers it’s wayyyyy overly criticised

[commsroom]

Ok hear me put: doug eiffel french

I’ve had this headcanon since before i really started listening to wolf, just because his last name is eiffel, but since then it’s become my cherished wolf 359 bilingual headcanon (minkowski and hilbert are already bilingual, but i always headcanon a specific character too)

Also i just think it’d be funny lol

i feel like maybe i don't understand what you mean? like... that he's bilingual, or that he's culturally french...? because my hang-up either way is that, canonically, like... his middle + last name are both anglicized pronunciations; i think he probably has french heritage somewhere, but i don't think he'd like being reminded of that, and i really doubt he's first-generation american. i don't think he speaks other languages, and he is canonically not just born and raised in the US, but, like, american american. obnoxiously american. doug eiffel is the most likely wolf 359 character to chant USA! USA! doug eiffel loves thanksgiving and he almost definitely loves the fourth of july.

eiffel is like, painfully uncritical about the american pop culture propagandizing that's saturated his brain. like, i guarantee he would make kinda xenophobic jokes about The French in the same way he does about The Russians. he'd be mortified by this.

... which, you know what? actually, you should keep calling him french as much as possible. i see the value in it now.

[coldcanadianwinters]

According to Google Translate, Harry's name means Harry of the wood or Harry of the drink, one of which is extremely fitting, the poor guy.