- 1. What do I need to do to immigrate to Québec permanently?
- 2. Why do I have to complete different procedures with the Québec government and the Canadian government?
- 3. Who do I have to contact to submit an application to immigrate to Québec if I am already in Québec?
- 4. What forms do I need to complete to submit an immigration application and where can I obtain them?
- 5. What is the purpose of the list of areas of training?
- 6. What are the prerequisites for immigrating to Québec as a permanent worker?
- 7. What are the timeframes and costs involved in immigrating?
- 8. Can I obtain information on the Québec job market?
- 9. Can I find out what my chances are of qualifying for immigration to Québec?
- 10. Can I obtain information on how to search for a job in Québec?
- 11. Can I obtain information on professional orders?
- 12. Can I obtain information on regulated trades inside and outside the construction industry?
- 13. Is it possible to evaluate my studies completed abroad before immigrating?
- 14. What conditions must be met to work temporarily in Québec?
1. What do I need to do to immigrate to Québec permanently?
Consult the section How to prepare. You will find information on the steps you must follow to carry out your immigration plan. This information is available in English, French and Spanish.
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2. Why do I have to complete different procedures with the Québec government and the Canadian government?
The Québec and Canadian governments share jurisdiction with respect to immigration. Based on a set of criteria, Québec selects workers who are interested in settling on its territory. The candidates selected receive a Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ – Québec Selection Certificate), the official immigration document issued by the Québec government.
To be admitted, selected candidates must apply for permanent residence and successfully pass, along with their family members, the medical examination and required security checks.
You can find all the details in the section Permanent workers – Difference between the selection and admission of workers.
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3. Who do I have to contact to submit an application to immigrate to Québec if I am already in Québec?
If you are already in Québec as a temporary worker, go to Temporary workers – Becoming a permanent resident. If you are already in Québec as a student, go to Foreign students – Choosing to stay in Québec permanently.
In all other cases, the immigration application must be sent to the office serving your usual country of residence. The section Immigrate and settle in Québec provides a typical five-step procedure that explains all of the steps you must follow to successfully immigrate. You will also find information in the Preliminary Evaluation for Immigration (PEI).
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4. What forms do I need to complete to submit an immigration application and where can I obtain them?
You should first evaluate online your chances of being selected by Québec. (The evaluation is available in English, French and Spanish.) If the answer is positive, you must then submit an application for a Québec Selection Certificate (CSQ). To find out all the steps you need to follow to successfully immigrate, based on your profile, consult the section Immigrate and settle in Québec.
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5. What is the purpose of the list of areas of training?
This list helps to select candidates who have earned a diploma that corresponds to the needs and requirements of the Québec job market.
The diploma must have been awarded within the five years preceding the application for a Québec Selection Certificate (CSQ). Failing this, the candidate must have practised for at least one year, within the five years preceding the application for a CSQ, an occupation directly related to the diploma obtained and for which he or she is being assessed. Consult the section Job opportunities to find out about the preferred areas of training.
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6. What are the prerequisites for immigrating to Québec as a permanent worker?
The section Permanent workers provides information on the prerequisites for immigrating to Québec. It also provides a typical procedure that explains all of the steps you must follow to carry out your immigration plan.
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7. What are the timeframes and costs involved in immigrating?
The section Permanent workers provides information on the fees and processing times for an application for a Québec Selection Certificate (CSQ). This section also provides a list of all of the costs involved in immigrating.
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8. Can I obtain information on the Québec job market?
The section Employment provides first-hand information on employment in Québec and a series of useful links to visit.
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9. Can I find out what my chances are of qualifying for immigration to Québec?
To find out your chances of qualifying for immigration, evaluate online your chances of being selected by Québec.
In addition, go to the section Immigrate and settle in Québec. Based on your profile, it provides a typical procedure with all the information you need and the steps you must follow to carry out your immigration plan.
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10. Can I obtain information on how to search for a job in Québec?
The section Employment – Looking for and finding a job provides basic information on job search techniques and useful links to visit.
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11. Can I obtain information on professional orders?
The section Employment – Finding out about regulated professions and trades provides detailed information on professions that are regulated by professional orders and useful links.
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12. Can I obtain information on regulated trades inside and outside the construction industry?
The section Employment – Finding out about regulated professions or trades provides detailed information on trades regulated by a regulatory body and useful links to visit.
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13. Is it possible to evaluate my studies completed abroad before immigrating?
The section Education – Évaluation comparative des études effectuées hors du Québec explains if you need to apply for a comparative evaluation for studies done outside Québec and when this evaluation is necessary. In this section, you will also find comparative guides of various education systems in relation to Québec’s education system.
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14. What conditions must be met to work temporarily in Québec?
The section Temporary workers – Obtaining the authorizations to work temporarily in Québec provides information on the conditions for working temporarily in Québec. Note that your future employer must complete most of the steps.
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