You can apply for Canada PR through the Quebec Selected Skilled Worker if you have a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) from the province. There is an agreement between the Canadian government and the government of Quebec. This agreement gives Quebec the power to have its own selection criteria for eligible immigrants who want to settle in the province.
Thus, if you are a skilled foreign worker who wants to settle in Quebec:
- First, apply to Quebec for Permanent Selection and get a CSQ
- Then apply to IRCC for a Canada PR visa through the Quebec Selected Skilled Worker pathway.
Overview
Quebec Immigration Program for Skilled Workers
The Quebec Selected Skilled Workers pathway is an immigration program exclusively for foreign skilled workers who want to settle in Quebec as permanent residents. However, before applying to IRCC for a PR visa through this pathway, you must have a Certificat de Selection du Quebec or Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ).
Quebec offers five major pathways for permanent selection.
- Regular Skilled Worker Program (RSWP)
- Quebec Experience Program (PEQ)
- Pilot Program for Workers in Food Processing
- Pilot Program for Orderlies
- Pilot Program for Workers in the AI, IT, and VFX sectors
Eligibility Requirements for Quebec Selected Skilled Workers
You must be eligible for at least one of the Quebec immigration programs for skilled workers. An overview of eligibility requirements for each of the pathways is given below.
| Regular Skilled Worker Program | – Submit an Expression of Interest – Score at least 50 points – Get an invitation to apply for CSQ – Apply for CSQ within 60 days – Apply for Canada PR within 2 years of getting a CSQ |
| Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) | This pathway is for both temporary foreign workers as well as Quebec graduates. If you are applying as a skilled worker you must: – Score NCLC 7 – Must have been working in Quebec for at least 2 years in the last 3 years on a valid permit – Must already have a job, and be in Quebec at the time of application If you are applying as a graduate you must: – Score at least 7 in spoken French, and level 5 in written French – Have earned an eligible degree from Quebec in the last three years – Be in the province while applying for the CSQ |
| Quebec Pilot Program for Workers in Food Processing | – You must have been working in Quebec for at least 24 months. – This job should be in the food processing sector – Score level 7 in spoken French |
| Quebec Immigration Pilot Program for Orderlies | If you are applying through the Work stream: – Score level 7 in spoken French – Have a diploma related to the job of the orderly. – Have valid 2-year Quebec work experience as an orderly within the last 3 years. If you are applying through the Work-study stream: – You must have earned a diploma of Vocational Studies (D.V.E) from Quebec within the last 2 years – Have one year of work experience as a patient service associate in the province. Get this work experience within 2 years of applying. |
| Quebec Immigration Pilot Program for Workers in the AI, IT, and VFX sectors | If you are applying for the AI stream as a foreign worker. – Have a bachelor’s degree – Have a 2-year work experience in the AI industry in TEER level 0,1, or 2. This work experience must be within the last 5 years. Or – Have earned a master’s or PhD degree in Quebec within one year – Have accepted a job offer in AI sector in Quebec. If you are applying for the AI stream as a Quebec graduate – Have acquired a university degree from Quebec within the last two years. – Have accepted a full-time job offer in AI sector in Quebec If you are applying to the VFX or IT streams – Have a bachelor’s degree – Must have a 2-year work experience in the last 5 years. – Have accepted a job offer or are already working full-time in the relevant sectors in the province. |
If you are eligible for any one of the above Quebec immigration programs for skilled workers, you can apply for permanent selection.
After your application is approved, the government of Quebec will issue you a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ).
You must have a CSQ to be eligible for applying to the Quebec Selected Skilled Worker Program.
Documents required for the Quebec Selected Skilled Worker Program
Before applying for Canada PR through the Quebec Selected Skilled Worker pathway, you must have the following documents and forms with you.
List of Documents required
All documents must either be in English or French. If they are in any other language, they must be translated by a verified translator.
- Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ)
- Copy of your valid Passport. The copy must include the passport number, its date of issue and expiry, and your personal details.
- Birth Certificates
- Marriage/divorce Certificate if applicable
- Police Clearance Certificate
- Passport size photograph
- Copy of fee receipt
- Medical Exam report
- Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) – If required
List of Forms
You will also need to fill and sign the following forms while applying to the Quebec Selected Skilled Worker pathway.
- Generic Application Form to Canada – IMM 0008
- Schedule A: Background IMM 5669
- Supplementary Information about travel history – IMM 5562
- Schedule 5: Declaration of Intent to Reside in Quebec
- Additional Family information – IMM 5406
- Use of a Representative – IMM 5476 (if applicable)
Steps to Apply to the Quebec Selected Skilled Workers Pathway
As discussed before there are two stages in getting a Canada PR visa through the Quebec Selected Skilled Workers pathway.
- Stage 1 – Applying to Quebec for a CSQ
- Stage 2 – Applying to IRCC for Canada PR
Stage 1 – Applying to Quebec for a CSQ
- Be eligible for any of the five Quebec immigration programs for foreign workers.
- If eligible, submit an Expression of Interest
- Get an invitation to apply
- Apply to Quebec for permanent selection
- If the application is approved, get the Selection Certificate or CSQ (Certificat de sélection)
Stage 2 – Applying to IRCC for Canada PR through the Quebec Selected Skilled Worker Program
- Gather all documents
- Login to the IRCC PR portal and initiate the PR visa application
- Upload all documents
- Pay the application fee
- Submit the completed application
- If requested, complete your biometrics. You will have 30 days to give them.
If your application is approved, the IRCC will give you a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR). You will also receive a Passport submission request or PPR. Submit your passport at the nearest Visa Application Center to get your Canada PR stamped on it.
Arriving in Canada with a Canada PR visa
When you land in Canada for the first time, you must have:
- Your passport
- COPR
- PR visa
- Proof of funds
A border officer will verify all the information. They will ensure that you are eligible and meet all terms and conditions to enter Canada. Once you clear the immigration check, the officer will then confirm your Canadian mailing address at which they will send you the PR card.
Processing Time
The processing time for a PR visa application through the Quebec Selected Skilled Worker is approximately 9 months. This does not include the processing time for getting a CSQ from Quebec. The processing time for each pathway are given in the table below.
| Quebec Skilled Worker Pathways | Processing time |
|---|---|
| Regular Skilled Worker Program (RSWP) | 6 months |
| Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) | 6 months |
| Quebec Pilot Program for Workers in Food Processing | – |
| Quebec Pilot Program for Orderlies | – |
| Pilot Program for Workers in the AI, IT, and VFX sectors | – |
Application fees for Quebec Selected Skilled Worker Pathway
The application fee for Quebec Selected Skilled Worker is given in the table below.
| Applications | Fees |
|---|---|
| Applying to Quebec for Permanent Selection | $895 |
| Application to IRCC for Canada PR | $1525 |
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