Guide for Quebec-selected applicants (IMM Q7000)

How to apply to immigrate to Canada

STEP 1. APPLY FOR SELECTION

Before you can apply to immigrate to Canada as a as a Quebec-selected immigrant, you must first be selected by the province of Quebec. Each province or territory has its own nomination procedures. To learn more, consult the Quebec Immigration Offices section of this guide.

STEP 2. GATHER YOUR DOCUMENTS

Collect the documents you need to support your application. These are listed in Appendix A: Checklist. The Checklist will tell you how many copies of the application form you need, which documents must be originals and which should be photocopies, and whether a certified translation in English or French is required.

STEP 3. PREPARE THE FORMS

This guide provides only one copy of each form. If your family members are included in your application, you will need more than one copy of some forms. Photocopy the following forms, or download and print the appropriate number from www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/quebec/index.asp:

Application for Permanent Residence in Canada (IMM 0008): Page two of the form asks for details of your family members. There is space for three family members on the form. If you have more than three family members, make enough copies for everyone.

Schedule 1: Background/Declaration and Additional Family Information (IMM 5406): You, your spouse or common-law partner and each dependent child aged 18 or over (whether accompanying you or not) must complete these forms. Make enough photocopies for everyone.

STEP 4. COMPLETE THE FORMS

For specific instructions, see the How to Complete the Forms section.

STEP 5. OBTAIN POLICE CERTIFICATES

Please consult our website for specific and up-to-date information on how to obtain police certificates from any country.

STEP 6. CALCULATE YOUR FEES

Use the instructions in the Fees section to calculate the fees you must send with your application. Pay the fees according to instructions in the Fee Payment section of Appendix A: Checklist. Do not mail cash.

STEP 7. MAKE SURE YOUR APPLICATION IS COMPLETE

Use the Checklist to verify that you have all of the required documents. Note that we may request additional information at any time during the application process.

STEP 8. SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

Submit your completed application to the address indicated in the Checklist. Print your name and address in the top left-hand corner of the envelope.

If you do not fully complete and sign the forms and pay all necessary fees, your application will be returned to you unprocessed.

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