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ARTICLE · 15 MARCH 2021

Canada Releases New Details For Quebec's AI, IT And VFX-Focused Permanent Residence Program

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Beginning April 22, 2021, Quebec will open a pilot permanent residence program for foreign workers employed in the fields of Visual Effects Technology (VFX)

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  • Beginning April 22, 2021, Quebec will open a pilot permanent residence program for foreign workers employed in the fields of Visual Effects Technology (VFX), Artificial Intelligence (AI), or Information Technology (IT).
  • Quebec's government published new details regarding eligibility requirements for upcoming permanent residence immigration pilot programs. These details cover the AI/IT/VFX pilot program.

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Quebec Province will initiate a permanent residence pilot program for foreign workers across Visual Effects Technology (VFX), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Information Technology (IT) sectors. There will be an additional pilot program for nursing aides and orderlies. The Quebec government has published new details on eligibility requirements.

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