Quebec-selected skilled workers

Under the Canada-Quebec Accord, Quebec establishes its own immigration requirements and selects immigrants who will adapt to living in Quebec.

If you want to go to Quebec as a skilled worker, you must first apply to the Quebec government for a Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ). The criteria for obtaining a CSQ are determined by the Quebec government.

When you are ready to apply for permanent residence, return to this section.

Determine your eligibility

Find the other eligibility criteria (separate from the province of Quebec) that will allow you to immigrate as a Quebec-selected skilled worker (QSW).

Apply

After you have been approved by the province of Quebec, you have to make a separate application to CIC to apply for permanent residence.

Check processing times

Find out how long it will take CIC to process your application.

After you apply: get next steps

Find out what you should do after you apply to come to Canada as a QSW.

Prepare for arrival

Be prepared and know what to expect when you arrive in Canada.

If you speak French, you should know that there are plenty of French-speaking communities outside Quebec that are also excited about welcoming you.

Working in Canada Tool

If you need help finding out what your occupation is called in Canada and what jobs are open across the country, you can use the Working in Canada Tool. It will give you a detailed labour market report that includes information on wages and job opportunities for your occupation and city where you would like to work. It can help you prepare to work in Canada before you travel and after you arrive.

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