Quebec-Selected Skilled Workers
The Quebec Skilled Worker Program is for people who want to become permanent residents and settle in the province of Quebec. Quebec has a special agreement with the federal government that allows it to select its own immigrants based on its own criteria and needs.
12–24 months
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Speak in your languageEligibility criteria.
You must meet every one of the following requirements to qualify. Check each carefully — our consultants can verify your fit in minutes.
Education
Points awarded based on level of education. Higher education (master's, doctorate) receives more points. Foreign credentials may need a comparative evaluation (ECA from WES or other).
Work Experience
Points based on duration and type of work experience. Work experience in Quebec or in a field of training linked to Quebec's priority occupations earns more points.
Age
Maximum points for ages 18-35. Points decrease progressively after age 35. Applicants over 49 receive no age points.
French Language Skills
French proficiency is heavily weighted. Applicants with strong French skills (B2 or higher) earn significantly more points. English proficiency also earns some points.
Financial Self-Sufficiency
You must demonstrate you can support yourself and your family for 3 months after arriving in Quebec.
Application process.
From first review to landing — a calm, well-paced journey, mapped out step by step.
1
Submit Expression of Interest (Arrima)
Create a profile in Quebec's Arrima portal and submit an Expression of Interest (EOI).
2
Receive Invitation from Quebec
If your profile matches Quebec's needs, you will receive an invitation to apply for permanent selection (CSQ).
3
Submit CSQ Application
Submit a complete application to the Ministère de l'Immigration for a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ).
4
Receive CSQ
Quebec reviews your application and, if approved, issues a CSQ.
5
Apply for Federal PR
With the CSQ, apply to IRCC for permanent residence.
6
Federal Processing & Decision
IRCC reviews the federal portion (medical, security, background). Processing can take 12-27 months.
Program fees.
A transparent breakdown of every government and processing cost — no surprises, no hidden line items.
Quebec Immigration Application Fee (Principal)
applicant
CA$868
Quebec Immigration Application Fee (Spouse)
applicant
CA$186
Quebec Immigration Application Fee (Dependent Child)
applicant
CA$186
Federal PR Processing Fee
applicant
CA$1,365
Right of Permanent Residence Fee
applicant
CA$515
Biometrics Fee
applicant
CA$85
Estimated mandatory total
CA$2,833
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A personalized assessment from RCIC-licensed consultants. We review your profile against Quebec-Selected Skilled Workers and recommend the cleanest path forward.
Common questions.
The answers people ask us most — distilled from thousands of conversations with applicants like you.
French is not strictly mandatory, but it is very heavily weighted in Quebec's selection grid. Applicants with strong French skills (B2 or higher on TEF/TCF/DELF) score significantly higher. Without French, you would need very high scores in other factors to be competitive.
A CSQ (Certificat de sélection du Québec) is Quebec's provincial selection. After receiving a CSQ, you still need to apply to the federal government (IRCC) for permanent residence. The CSQ confirms you meet Quebec's requirements; the federal stage confirms medical/security admissibility.
No. Express Entry is for applicants who intend to live outside Quebec. If you want to settle in Quebec, you must go through Quebec's own immigration programs (like the QSWP, PEQ, or Quebec business programs).
Contacts & resources.
Official channels and helpful tools, all in one place — so you can verify, double-check, and move forward with confidence.
Arrima Portal (Quebec Immigration)
MIFI Contact Centre
1-514-864-9191
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