IMMIGRER AU QUÉBEC

Québec immigration

Under the Canada–Québec Accord, Québec selects its own economic immigrants. You first obtain a Québec Selection Certificate (CSQ), then apply to the federal government for permanent residence. French carries real weight in Québec's programs.

How Québec selects immigrants

Québec makes the selection decision first, then the federal government checks health, security and admissibility. Each stage has its own documents and its own timeline.

Je me souviens“I remember”, Québec's motto

1Apply to Québec or submit an expression of interest
2Receive a Québec Selection Certificate (CSQ)
3Apply to the federal government for PR

PSTQ

Québec Skilled Worker Selection Program

Programme de sélection des travailleurs qualifiés. You submit an expression of interest on Québec's Arrima portal, and Québec invites candidates according to labour needs. French, occupation and work experience weigh heavily.

Who it suits

Graduates with work experience who want to live in Québec
People with some French, or ready to study it seriously

Key points

Submit an expression of interest on Arrima
Apply for permanent selection after an invitation
French is usually proven with TEF Canada or TCF Canada

PEQ

Québec Experience Program

Programme de l'expérience québécoise, for people who have worked or studied in Québec. The program closed in November 2025 and reopened temporarily from July 2026, with specific eligibility rules and phases. Ask us before you apply.

Who it suits

Temporary foreign workers with Québec experience
International graduates of Québec institutions

Key points

Work or study history in Québec
Oral French requirement
MIFI's latest announcements prevail

AFFAIRES

Québec business and investor programs

Investor, entrepreneur and self-employed programs. Opening dates, caps and capital requirements change often.

Who it suits

Business owners with management experience
Families planning to invest or start a business in Québec

Key points

Proof of assets and source of funds
Business or management experience
Check MIFI's current announcements

FRANÇAIS

Why French matters

In Québec's programs, French directly affects selection, and programs such as the PEQ have a clear oral French requirement.
French also helps in federal Express Entry: French-language rounds often have lower cut-offs, and NCLC 7 in French can add up to 50 additional points.
We can help you plan your French study and choose between TEF Canada and TCF Canada.

MONTRÉAL · QUÉBEC · 2006

Our Québec roots

YouVisa started in Montréal in 2006. Our attorney earned his law degree at Université Laval in Québec City, so he works with you and your documents in French and coordinates directly with our partner consultant in Québec.

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