Quebec Immigration: How to Immigrate to Quebec as a Skilled Worker

There are many different ways to immigrate to Quebec, including the skilled worker pathways, family sponsorship and those for business people. To find out which pathway is right for your particular situation, we invite you to fill out our free assessment form.

To find out if you are likely to be able to immigrate to Quebec, check the eligibility criteria for Quebec immigration programs that apply to you. In general, the criteria for Quebec immigration programs include:

• your language skills;
• your age;
• you work experience;
• your connection to the province of Quebec.

To find out if you are likely to be able to immigrate to Quebec, check the eligibility criteria for Quebec immigration programs that apply to you. In general, the criteria for Quebec immigration programs include:

• your language skills;
• your age;
• you work experience;
• your connection to the province of Quebec.

To become a permanent resident and settle permanently in Quebec, you must first obtain a Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ) issued by the Quebec Ministry of Immigration, and then a Canadian permanent resident visa issued by IRCC.

To become a permanent resident and settle permanently in Quebec, you must first obtain a Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ) issued by the Quebec Ministry of Immigration, and then a Canadian permanent resident visa issued by IRCC.

Quebec has a special agreement on immigration with the Government of Canada. The province has its own characteristics for selecting immigrants who will adapt well to life in this province, the only one in Canada whose official language is French.

To immigrate permanently to Quebec as a skilled worker, you must apply in two stages, as follows:

1. Apply to the Government of Quebec for a Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ). The province of Quebec will assess you using its own rules.

2. If the province of Quebec selects you you will be issued a CSQ, then you will be able to apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada for a permanent residence visa.

Quebec has a special agreement on immigration with the Government of Canada. The province has its own characteristics for selecting immigrants who will adapt well to life in this province, the only one in Canada whose official language is French.

To immigrate permanently to Quebec as a skilled worker, you must apply in two stages, as follows:

1. Apply to the Government of Quebec for a Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ). The province of Quebec will assess you using its own rules.

2. If the province of Quebec selects you you will be issued a CSQ, then you will be able to apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada for a permanent residence visa.

Yes. If you have already obtained permanent resident status, you have the right to reside, work or study in any part of Canada. However, if you have been nominated under the Provincial Nominee Program, the nominating province has chosen you to bring particular skills to its jurisdiction and to contribute to its community and local economy, and as such it is expected that you will settle and remain on that territory.

Yes. If you have already obtained permanent resident status, you have the right to reside, work or study in any part of Canada. However, if you have been nominated under the Provincial Nominee Program, the nominating province has chosen you to bring particular skills to its jurisdiction and to contribute to its community and local economy, and as such it is expected that you will settle and remain on that territory.

Quebec has the fastest aging population in the country, so employment needs are diverse in its economy. Jobs are in demand in a wide variety of fields such as information and communications technology, health, transportation, finance, professional services, agriculture and education.

Quebec has a list of occupations that are particularly in demand in the province. This list is updated periodically and indicates which occupations are experiencing a shortage of qualified workers in the labour market.

In addition, Quebec has recently introduced three pilot projects in the health, food processing and information technology sectors in order to address labour shortages in these areas.

Quebec has the fastest aging population in the country, so employment needs are diverse in its economy. Jobs are in demand in a wide variety of fields such as information and communications technology, health, transportation, finance, professional services, agriculture and education.

Quebec has a list of occupations that are particularly in demand in the province. This list is updated periodically and indicates which occupations are experiencing a shortage of qualified workers in the labour market.

In addition, Quebec has recently introduced three pilot projects in the health, food processing and information technology sectors in order to address labour shortages in these areas.

To find out how to get a job and be authorized to work temporarily in Quebec, see our Temporary Foreign Workers Program page.

To find out how to get a job and be authorized to work temporarily in Quebec, see our Temporary Foreign Workers Program page.

Immigration, whether temporary or permanent, involves significant costs. Before you leave, it is essential that you carefully assess the costs associated with your new life and your capacity to cover them.

You will need to sign a self-sufficiency contract with the government to ensure that you will be able to pay for the first few months of your life in Quebec.

You must be able to meet your basic needs, including food, clothing, personal necessities and housing costs. You may also have settlement expenses such as furniture, electricity, internet and telephone, public transportation, car, gas, driver's licence, home or car insurance. You will also have to cover the cost of immigration documents and processing such as the Quebec Selection Certificate, Canadian Permanent Resident Fee and medical expenses, etc.

Immigration, whether temporary or permanent, involves significant costs. Before you leave, it is essential that you carefully assess the costs associated with your new life and your capacity to cover them.

You will need to sign a self-sufficiency contract with the government to ensure that you will be able to pay for the first few months of your life in Quebec.

You must be able to meet your basic needs, including food, clothing, personal necessities and housing costs. You may also have settlement expenses such as furniture, electricity, internet and telephone, public transportation, car, gas, driver's licence, home or car insurance. You will also have to cover the cost of immigration documents and processing such as the Quebec Selection Certificate, Canadian Permanent Resident Fee and medical expenses, etc.

Any candidate who applies under the Regular Skilled Worker Program can obtain points for their knowledge of French and written English. A standardized test must be submitted.

See our English and French Language Proficiency page for more information on the tests recognized by the department of immigration.

Any candidate who applies under the Regular Skilled Worker Program can obtain points for their knowledge of French and written English. A standardized test must be submitted.

See our English and French Language Proficiency page for more information on the tests recognized by the department of immigration.

The short answer to this question is, yes.

The province’s goal for the coming year is to welcome between 43,000 and 44,500 immigrants. The majority of new admissions to Quebec, 62 per cent, are expected to come from the province’s economic immigration programs.

The short answer to this question is, yes.

The province’s goal for the coming year is to welcome between 43,000 and 44,500 immigrants. The majority of new admissions to Quebec, 62 per cent, are expected to come from the province’s economic immigration programs.

No, you do not need a job to immigrate to Quebec. However, having a valid job offer can make it easier for you to obtain permanent residence.

No, you do not need a job to immigrate to Quebec. However, having a valid job offer can make it easier for you to obtain permanent residence.