Québec

Capital: Québec City

A French-speaking society that selects its own immigrants.

Overview

Unlike the rest of Canada, Québec selects its own economic immigrants and weighs French-language ability heavily. Skilled workers apply through Québec's own system rather than federal Express Entry: they submit a declaration of interest in the Arrima portal under the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ), administered by the ministère de l'Immigration (MIFI), and selected candidates receive a Québec Selection Certificate (CSQ) before applying to IRCC for permanent residence.

Who it's for

French-speaking skilled workers and graduates drawn to Montréal, Québec City, and the regions.

Programs available here

PSTQ — Stream 1 · High qualification (TEER 0-2)→PSTQ — Stream 2 · Intermediate & manual (TEER 3-5)→PSTQ — Stream 3 · Regulated professions→PSTQ — Stream 4 · Exceptional talent→PEQ — Québec Graduates→PEQ — Temporary Foreign Workers→

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