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Data Scientist / AI Engineer Immigration to Quebec
Canada is investing billions in AI research and technology, with major hubs in Toronto (Vector Institute), Montreal (MILA), and Vancouver (AI/ML companies). Data scientists and AI engineers are among the most sought-after tech workers for Canadian immigration.
Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) + PEQ Streams
- ✓Programme régulier des travailleurs qualifiés (PRTQ / QSWP)
- ✓Programme de l'expérience québécoise (PEQ)
- ✓Arrima – Expression of interest system
- ✓Quebec Business Immigration
Top Programs for Data Scientist / AI Engineers
- ✓Express Entry
- ✓BC PNP Tech Pilot
- ✓Ontario Tech Draws
- ✓Alberta AAIP Tech
Why Quebec?
- →Separate immigration system from federal Express Entry — must apply through Quebec first
- →French language proficiency greatly increases selection score (up to 22 points)
- →PEQ: fastest pathway for temporary workers and graduates already in Quebec
- →Montreal is Canada's AI capital with MILA and hundreds of AI companies
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