Quebec-selected skilled workers: Who can apply
Quebec-selected skilled workers must apply in two stages.
You must first apply to the Quebec government for a certificate of selection (Certificat de sélection du Québec). This is the official document that shows that the Government of Quebec has accepted you to that province. Visit the website of the Quebec ministry that handles immigration for more information on how to obtain a certificate.
Special measures: Earthquake in Haiti
A new application kit called Quebec-Haiti Humanitarian Sponsorship has been created in this category. It includes information on
- how to apply for permanent residence in Canada under the Quebec-Haiti Humanitarian Sponsorship program
- all of the instructions and forms needed to apply.
To be eligible for this special measure, you must have received a Certificat de séléction du Québec (CSQ) on humanitarian grounds.
After you have been selected by Quebec, you have to make a separate application to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) for permanent residence.
You will have to have a medical exam and obtain a police certificate. CIC conducts these checks for all immigrants, wherever they intend to move in Canada.
You must also show that you have enough money to support yourself and your family after you arrive in Canada.
Quebec-selected skilled workers are not assessed on the six selection factors of the Federal Skilled Workers Program.