Immigration to Quebec
Quebec Selection Programs - CSQ and Permanent Residence
Quebec has its own immigration programs under the Canada-Quebec Accord. Candidates must first obtain a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) before applying for permanent residence at the federal level.
Two-step process
Step 1: Obtain the CSQ from the Quebec government (MIFI). Step 2: Apply for permanent residence to IRCC (federal) with the CSQ. The CSQ does not allow you to live in Canada; it is only a provincial selection certificate.
Qualified Worker Selection Program (PSTQ)
Main program based on a points system via the Arrima platform.
Arrima - Skilled Workers
Open for registrationPermanent Immigration Pilot Program (Regions)
Facilitate settlement in regions to meet local needs.
Remote Regions Pilot
ActiveEntrepreneur and Investor Program
For those wishing to create or acquire a business in Quebec.
Entrepreneur (creation)
OpenInvestor
Temporarily suspendedLanguage Requirements in Quebec
Recognized French Tests
- TEF Canada / TEFAQ
- TCF Canada / TCF Quebec
- DELF / DALF
Required Levels (Quebec scale)
- PSTQ: Varies by profile (min. level 5)
- Regions: Intermediate level
- Entrepreneur: Level 5+ (oral)
Note: Quebec strongly values francization. A higher level of French can significantly improve your chances of selection, especially in the Arrima system.
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