Quebec could welcome between 44,500 and 47,500 immigrants in 2021.
Immigration targets for 2021 were announced as part of Quebec's 2021 Immigration Plan
This report coincides with the unveiling by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) of its multi-year plan, which is expected this week and which will guide planning for immigration to Canada from 2021 to 2023.
For 2021, Quebec has set a range of 27,500 to 29,300 new admissions for its economic immigration programs, including a maximum of 24,200 skilled workers .
The province has also set a maximum of 4,300 admissions for its business immigration programs , which include the Entrepreneur Program and the Self-Employed Program .
The objectives for selection certificates are as follows:
Skilled workers: between 19,400 and 22,400;
Business people: between 1,500 and 2,300;
Other economic immigrants: between 400 and 600;
Refugees selected abroad: between 4,400 and 4,700;
Other immigrants: between 800 and 1,200.
The selection objectives that have been set for 2021 include applications in progress or awaiting processing both in Quebec and at the federal level. They also take into consideration the time required for applicants to complete all immigration procedures.
Those selected receive a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) and can then apply for a permanent residence visa from the Canadian federal government.
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