Quebec

To settle permanently in Quebec, you’ll need to first obtain a Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ) from the Quebec Ministry of Immigration, followed by a Canadian permanent resident visa issued by IRCC.

The process involves two stages: applying to Quebec for a CSQ based on its criteria, then applying to IRCC for a permanent residence visa.

No, it is not necessary but having a valid job offer can positively impact your chances of obtaining permanent residence.

There’s a diverse demand for workers across various sectors including information technology, healthcare, transportation, finance, professional services, agriculture, health, food processing, and information technology, and education. Quebec maintains a list of occupations in high demand, regularly updated to reflect labor market shortages.

Absolutely. Permanent residents have the freedom to live, work, or study anywhere in Canada. However, if nominated through the Provincial Nominee Program, settling in the nominating province is generally expected.

Yes, language proficiency is crucial. Applicants under the Regular Skilled Worker Program can earn points for their French and English proficiency.

No. A CSQ does not grant authorization for engaging in activities such as work or study. Instead, it serves as permission to apply for Permanent Residency (PR) in Canada.Top of Form

The Quebec Ministère de l’Immigration, Francisation et Integration (MIFI) has introduced the Arrima online portal to facilitate the management of applications for the Quebec Regular Skilled Worker (RSWP) program. This portal is a key component of the immigration process for individuals seeking to move to Quebec.

• Expression of Interest (EOI) Submission: Candidates interested in applying for the Quebec RSWP are required to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) form through the Arrima online portal. This form collects essential information about the candidate’s qualifications, including language proficiency, work experience, field of training, and education.
• Candidate Selection Process: MIFI will review the pool of EOI submissions and select candidates from this pool. However, the exact criteria for candidate selection have not been officially disclosed by MIFI at this time. Selected candidates will receive an invitation to apply for a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ).
• Application Timeframe: Upon receiving an invitation to apply for the program, candidates must act promptly. They will have a limited amount of time to submit their complete application for the Quebec RSWP through the Arrima portal.

Spouse, son or daughter, father or mother, brother or sister, grandfather or grandmother who are citizens or permanent residents of Quebec.

Yes, if you have a valid work permit at the time they receive their CSQ.

The only route to extending your status as workers is by obtaining a Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).

Documents are required to be sent by mail.