I-0.2.1, r. 8 - Permanent immigration pilot program for workers in the artificial intelligence, information technologies and visual effects sectors

Article 7 Versions de la disposition

2023-11-23

7. The selection conditions of the Foreign worker subcomponent are the following:

1°  where applicable, have stayed in Québec with the main purpose of working or taking part in a youth exchange program under an international agreement entered into by Québec or Canada;

2°  hold a diploma corresponding minimally to a Québec university diploma attesting to a bachelor’s degree;

3°  have held full-time employment in TEER Category 0, 1 or 2 within the meaning of the National Occupational Classification, in a sector other than an inadmissible sector referred to in section 1 or 2 of Schedule E to the Québec Immigration Regulation (chapter I-0.2.1, r. 3), for a period of at least 24 months in the 60 months preceding the date of filing of the application;

4°  hold or have accepted full-time employment in Québec, in the artificial intelligence sector except an inadmissible sector referred to in section 1 or 2 of Schedule E to the Québec Immigration Regulation, that is not employment with an enterprise on which the foreign national exercises control, for which

a)  the expertise profile meets the requirements;

b)  the annual gross salary is at least $75,000 if the employer is established outside the territory of the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal or at least $100,000 if it is established within the territory of the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal.

The condition provided for in subparagraph 3 of the first paragraph does not apply where the diploma referred to in subparagraph 2 of the first paragraph corresponds to a Québec university diploma attesting to a master’s degree or a doctorate that has been obtained within 12 months preceding the date of filing of the application.

A.M. 2021-002, s. 7; A.M. 2023-002, s. 15.

2021-04-22

7. The selection conditions of the Foreign worker subcomponent are the following:

1°  where applicable, have stayed in Québec with the main purpose of working or taking part in a youth exchange program under an international agreement entered into by Québec or Canada;

2°  hold a diploma corresponding minimally to a Québec university diploma attesting to a bachelor’s degree;

3°  have held level 0, A or B employment within the meaning of the National Occupational Classification full time for a period of at least 24 months in the 60 months preceding the date of filing of the application;

4°  hold or have accepted full-time employment in Québec, in the artificial intelligence sector, for which

a)  the expertise profile meets the requirements;

b)  the annual gross salary is at least $75,000 if the employer is established outside the territory of the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal or at least $100,000 if it is established within the territory of the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal.

The condition provided for in subparagraph 3 of the first paragraph does not apply where the diploma referred to in subparagraph 2 of the first paragraph corresponds to a Québec university diploma attesting to a master’s degree or a doctorate that has been obtained within 12 months preceding the date of filing of the application.

A.M. 2021-002, s. 7.

Non en vigueur

In force: 2021-04-22

7. The selection conditions of the Foreign worker subcomponent are the following:

1°  where applicable, have stayed in Québec with the main purpose of working or taking part in a youth exchange program under an international agreement entered into by Québec or Canada;

2°  hold a diploma corresponding minimally to a Québec university diploma attesting to a bachelor’s degree;

3°  have held level 0, A or B employment within the meaning of the National Occupational Classification full time for a period of at least 24 months in the 60 months preceding the date of filing of the application;

4°  hold or have accepted full-time employment in Québec, in the artificial intelligence sector, for which

a)  the expertise profile meets the requirements;

b)  the annual gross salary is at least $75,000 if the employer is established outside the territory of the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal or at least $100,000 if it is established within the territory of the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal.

The condition provided for in subparagraph 3 of the first paragraph does not apply where the diploma referred to in subparagraph 2 of the first paragraph corresponds to a Québec university diploma attesting to a master’s degree or a doctorate that has been obtained within 12 months preceding the date of filing of the application.

A.M. 2021-002, s. 7.