The Spouse's Characteristics criterion (which also applies to Common-law/Conjugal Partners) is one of the ten criteria for which points are awarded under the Quebec immigration selection system.

Up to 18 points are awarded under the Spouse's Characteristics criterion of Quebec immigration on the following basis:

Notes:

• Work experience must have been accumulated during the five years preceding the application date.
• Work experience includes remunerated employment and internships, whether remunerated or not.
• As an exception, an international student who has received a diploma from a Quebec university or college (or will receive a diploma within 12 months of the application date) does not need to meet the six month work requirement and is automatically awarded 1 point under the Work Experience criterion.