Quebec selects its own economic immigrants under an agreement with the federal government. Applicants must first earn a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) from the province, then apply to the federal government for permanent residence. The province assesses factors like French ability, education, and work experience.
Skilled workers who want to live in Quebec and have been selected by the province.
Our licensed advisors assess your eligibility, build a strategy to strengthen your application, and manage the process end to end, so you submit a complete, competitive application with confidence.
Missing the two-year CSQ deadline or submitting an incomplete federal application are frequent, avoidable setbacks.
A CSQ is valid for two years and cannot be renewed, so you must file your federal permanent residence application within that window.
To become a Quebec-Selected Skilled Worker, you must first apply to the province of Quebec and obtain a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ).
To become a Quebec-Selected Skilled Worker, you must first apply to the province of Quebec and obtain a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ).
You must intend to settle in Quebec when you apply, but as a permanent resident your mobility across Canada is legally protected.
Yes. You can include your spouse or common-law partner and dependent children, with special rules for older dependent children.
IRCC assesses your permanent residence application and you must pass medical, security and criminality checks.
You submit an expression of interest to a pool, and Quebec invites top-ranked candidates to apply in periodic draws.