Quebec Immigration - Stay and Family In Quebec
The "Stay and Family in Quebec" factor is one of the ten criteria for which points are awarded under the Quebec immigration selection system.
Up to eight points are awarded under the Stay and Family in Quebec factor of the Quebec Skilled Worker Program on the following basis:
Stay in Quebec
| Criteria | Points |
|---|---|
Stay for studies leading to a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) or an Attestation of Vocational Specialization (AVS) of 900 to less than 1,800 hours, combined with at least six (6) months or more full-time work experience in Québec related to the area of training | 5 points |
Stay for study purposes leading to a DVS or an AVS of 1,800 hours or more, a Diploma of College Studies (DCS), or an undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral diploma | 5 points |
Stay for work, with a work permit of at least 1 year and full-time work experience of 6 months | 5 points |
| Other stays for no less than 2 weeks and not more than 3 months | 1 points |
| Other stays exceeding 3 months | 2 points |
| Maximum | 5 points |
Family in Quebec
| Nature of Relationship | Points |
|---|---|
| Spouse or common-law partner | 3 points |
| Son or daughter, father or mother, brother or sister | 3 points |
| Grandfather or grandmother | 3 points |
| Uncle or aunt, nephew or niece, cousin | 0 points |
| Maximum | 3 points |
Note:
To be awarded points under the Family in Quebec factor of the Quebec Skilled Worker Program, the family member needs to be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident in Quebec.
Learn about the next selection factor under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program: Spouse or Common-law Partner's Characteristics.
See the complete list of selection factors under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program.