Immigrating to Quebec as a Skilled Worker

The Quebec government and the Government of Canada have an agreement that allows Quebec to select immigrants who best meet its immigration needs. Under the Canada-Quebec Accord on Immigration, Quebec is able to establish its own immigration requirements and select immigrants who will adapt well to living in Quebec.

To come to Canada as a Quebec skilled worker, you must first apply to the Quebec government for a Certificat de sélection du Québec. Visit the Quebec Immigration Web site for more information.

Note: After you have been selected by Quebec, you have to make a separate application to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) for permanent residence. A CIC officer will assess your application based on Canadian immigration regulations.

Quebec skilled workers are not assessed on the six selection factors of the Federal Skilled Workers Program.