Moving to Canada as a family is one of the best decisions a family can make. Canada is known for its high quality of life, safety, health care and education system, making it one of the best places to raise a family.
The Province of Quebec, in particular, has many advantages for international students and their families. For couples, coming together can provide important emotional support and make the transition easier. In addition, both can take advantage of the opportunity to learn a new language and immerse themselves in a different culture.
For families with children, Quebec offers a high-quality education system and a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, such as sports and cultural activities. They can also learn French and English, which gives them a competitive advantage in the future.
In relation to children's education, they can choose to obtain a study permit or a tourist visa, and the best thing is that their studies in public schools can be free of charge depending on their age.
In terms of benefits for the residency process, couples can help each other in finding employment and adjusting to life in Quebec.
They can also share housing and other costs, which can be beneficial for those on a limited budget.
In addition, it is not necessary for everyone in the family to be a student, moving in as a couple allows one person to study, while the other person is granted an open work permit (spousal work permit), for this it is necessary that there is a de facto union for more than one year or that the couple has contracted a civil marriage.
As one of the partners in the marriage has an open work permit, this person gains Canadian work experience, which in the future will benefit his or her residency application.
Moving to another country causes anxiety and many times there are doubts about the steps to follow once you arrive in the country, that's why you have us, we follow up with our international students to guide them once they have reached their new destination.
In addition, the Government of Quebec has specialised services for all those who travel to this province, providing information on French courses, cost of living, obtaining equivalencies and even a driver's licence.
These services are found in a programme called Quebec AccompanimentThe aim is to reduce the frictions that international students and new immigrants may have when settling in a new country.
Another important benefit is the Canadian health care system, which is free for permanent and temporary residents, depending on the length of study or work period. This means that families do not have to worry about the high costs of medical treatment and can easily access quality medical care.
It is possible to apply for the health service electronically, and if you are eligible, the health card will be sent directly to your home address. The first step is to find out about the eligibility criteria, which you can consult here.
In short, coming to Quebec as an international student with a partner and/or family can be an enriching experience. It offers an opportunity to learn a new language, immerse yourself in a different culture and obtain a high-quality education. In addition, it can provide long-term financial and emotional benefits.
