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Chinese Immigration Lawyer for Quebec Province — QIIP + French-Speaking Pathways

For Chinese clients targeting Quebec (Quebec City, Montreal) via the Quebec Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP — the only currently-open passive Canadian investor PR) or French-speaking Quebec Selection Program (PEQ).

Disclosure: Ontario LSO licence; Quebec immigration involves Quebec MIFI selection + federal IRCC PR — we coordinate Quebec-licensed counsel for Quebec selection certificate filing. US bar 2027. PRC matters via Shanghai firm.

Overview

Quebec runs its own immigration selection system parallel to federal Express Entry. Two main pathways for Chinese clients:

  • QIIP (Quebec Immigrant Investor Program) — passive investor PR; requires French Level 7 since 2024 reforms
  • PEQ (Quebec Selection Program for Experienced Workers) — French-speaking work history pathway

Specific Pathways

QIIP — Passive Investor (only open passive option in Canada)

  • Investment: CAD 1,000,000 deposit with authorized financial intermediary for 5 years (interest-free)
  • Net worth: CAD 2,000,000+ legally obtained
  • French requirement: Level 7 oral comprehension and production (significantly stricter than pre-2024)
  • Management experience: 2+ years in past 5 years as senior executive
  • Processing: ~71 months average (Quebec MIFI + federal IRCC two-step)
  • Outcome: PR via Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) → federal PR application

PEQ — French-Speaking Workers

  • Must hold Quebec work permit + 24 months full-time work in Quebec
  • French oral CLB 7+
  • Direct CSQ → federal PR (much faster: ~6 months)

Pathways Comparison

QIIP is the ONLY currently-open passive investor PR program in Canada. The federal IIVC closed permanently 2014. Other “investor” programs (BC PNP Entrepreneur, Ontario OINP, AAIP) all require active business operation. For purely passive HNW clients with French capability, QIIP is the only option.

Practical Considerations

French Level 7 is the critical filter. Most Mainland Chinese applicants are not French-speaking. Strategy: 12-24 months intensive French preparation (Alliance Française, online tutoring) → TEF or TCF exam → QIIP application. Some clients hire dedicated French tutors in PRC; some attend Quebec French immersion programs while pursuing Quebec Selection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is QIIP currently open for Mainland Chinese applicants?

Yes, but with French Level 7 requirement since 2024. CAD 1M investment, 71-month processing. The only passive investor PR pathway open in Canada.

What is the alternative if I cannot reach French Level 7?

Active business pathways: Owner-Operator LMIA C-11 (CAD 150K-500K, English acceptable), BC PNP Entrepreneur (CAD 200K-600K), Ontario OINP Entrepreneur (CAD 200K-600K), Alberta AAIP Tech (CAD 100K+). Total timeline 30-48 months but no French required.

Can I move from Quebec to Ontario after QIIP PR?

Yes, Canadian PR is portable. However Quebec MIFI requires good faith intent to settle in Quebec. Premature relocation (within 1-2 years) may trigger Quebec follow-up but federal PR status is not revocable on this ground alone.

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Three-Disciplinary Disclosure

  1. BridgePoint Law holds only Ontario LSO licence. US legal advice by US-licensed counsel until Dr. Zhang\’s expected US bar admission 2027.
  2. No PRC law licence — Shanghai cooperating firm.
  3. Not registered as financial advisors.

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