Quebec Immigration (Québec-selected PR)
Quebec selects its own permanent residents, separately from the rest of Canada. It's a two-step process: first you apply to the Québec government for selection (a Québec selection certificate, or CSQ); then you apply to IRCC for permanent residence. The main routes are skilled workers, family sponsorship, and business immigration — and French matters throughout.
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How Quebec is different
Unlike the rest of Canada, Québec runs its own immigration selection. Becoming a permanent resident through Québec is a two-step process:
1. Apply to Québec for selection. If Québec selects you, you receive a Québec selection certificate (CSQ). 2. Apply to IRCC for permanent residence with your Québec selection.
French-language ability is central to Québec's programs.
Skilled workers
The main route is the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ) — for people who want to immigrate to Québec as a skilled worker, whether they're already in Québec or abroad. The PSTQ replaced the former Regular Skilled Worker Program (PRTQ).
Québec also runs targeted pilot programs, including ones for temporary foreign workers in food processing and for orderlies.
Family sponsorship
Through Québec's Family Reunification Program, eligible residents can sponsor a family member to immigrate to Québec. The exact steps depend on your situation — see the official page.
Business immigration
Québec has its own business immigration routes for people who want to immigrate to do business — as an investor, entrepreneur, or self-employed worker.
Good to know
- Québec sets its own programs, intakes and caps, and they change often — check Québec.ca for what's open now.
- French ability plays a big role in Québec's selection.
- Even after Québec selects you, you still complete the federal permanent-residence step with IRCC.