Application for permanent residence

The Government of Canada has jurisdiction over the final admission of applicants. After obtaining your Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ – Québec Selection Certificate), you must submit an application for permanent residence (visa) as a skilled worker selected by Québec to the Centralized Intake Office in Canada, in Sydney, Nova Scotia.

The Government of Canada will evaluate your medical records and those of your family members, and conduct a security check.

If you meet all the requirements, you will be issued a permanent residence visa by the Government of Canada.

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	If your health or that of a family member presents a risk to public health or security, or could place too great a demand on health and social services in Canada, your application for permanent residence may be rejected. To immigrate to Québec, applicants and their families must meet the selection requirements set out by Québec AND the admission requirements set out by Canada.

Fees and timeframes for a permanent residence visa

Fees are levied by the Government of Canada for processing applications for permanent residence (visa).

Fees are also levied for medical examinations and security checks.

Processing times can vary from one territory to the next.

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	Once you have lived in Québec for three years, you can apply for Canadian citizenship with the Government of Canada. In addition to the fees levied, you must also pass an exam on your knowledge of Canada.

Useful link

• Citizenship and Immigration Canada