The full name of CSQ in French is "Certificat de sélection du Québec" and in English, it is "Quebec Selection Certificate" which is a document issued by the Quebec Immigration Authority to eligible applicants. When the CSQ is issued, typically three copies are provided, one for the Quebec Immigration Authority's records, one for the applicant, and one for use during the federal stage of the immigration process in Canada. However, even though the names may differ, the final approval for permanent residency still falls under the responsibility of the federal Department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. The Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) for Quebec Experience Class The PEQ immigration program was launched in Quebec in 2010 and has become one of the most popular immigration programs in Canada due to its simplicity and speed. In 2018, the Quebec government made amendments to the related laws and introduced a requirement for PEQ applicants to demonstrate a B2 level of proficiency in French in addition to providing language-related documents. The Quebec Immigration Authority has the authority to assess language skills through an interview. If the interview results indicate a level lower than 7 in French, the application may be rejected, but the applicant can reapply for the PEQ program. Quebec Skilled Worker Program for Quebec Skilled Workers Since September 18, 2018, the Quebec Skilled Worker Program has adopted the Arrima system for scoring and selection. The Quebec Immigration Authority regularly selects applicants from the system and sends out immigration invitations. Selected applicants receive an Email Notification and have 60 days to submit their CSQ application documents. The Quebec Immigration Authority has stated that the processing time is 6 months, starting from the confirmation of the completeness of the submitted application materials (which means the actual processing time will not be shorter than one year). From July 14, 2021, to July 14, 2022, a new scoring system and selection criteria have been implemented on a trial basis. Applicants will be ranked based on their point scores, and there is no longer a minimum pass score. The selection process will be based on the applicants' scores, with higher scores receiving priority.