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ARTICLE · 11 MARCH 2021

Quebec To Implement AI, IT, 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)
  • Impacted foreign workers must be currently employed in Quebec or possess a valid job offer for Quebec-based employment
  • The program will have two pathways: one for French-speakers, and one for non-French speakers
  • “French-learning” applicants must submit evidence of intended French-language training
  • The application window is from April 22, 2021 until October 31, 2021, and it is anticipated that spots to fill quickly
  • The pilot program window is April 22, 2021 until January 1, 2026. This year, Quebec will accept 600 foreign workers across all three technical sectors. Between 2022 and 2026, Quebec will accept 550 foreign workers annually

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