Quebec and the Government of Canada have a special agreement on immigration – before applying for permanent residence, you must first apply to Quebec as a Quebec-selected Skilled Worker.

To be accepted, you must first make an application to the Quebec government for a certificate of selection. This application will include a medical exam and a police check. If the Quebec government accepts your application and issues you a certificate, you must then apply to IRCC for permanent residence.

Applications for the Program must be made online. Fees are approximately $1,525 and processing time 11 months.

More information on the Quebec Skilled Worker Program, including how to apply, can be found here. For more information on immigrating to Quebec, visit the Quebec Ministry of Immigration, Diversity and Inclusion.

A criminal record will delay, and can even prevent you from getting your immigration status. To erase your criminal record, call toll-free 1-888-808-3628 or learn more at Pardon Partners. It’s easier than you think.

Get legal help

For strategic guidance on expanding your business to Canada—whether through the C11, ICT, LMIA, or investment-driven pathways — contact our preferred immigration lawyer, Sobirovs Law Firm at 1-416-895-3926 or wecare@sobirovs.com. The Sobirovs team helps entrepreneurs navigate Canada’s business immigration system with clarity and a structured plan for long-term success.

								
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