Quebec is the largest province in Canada. It contains over 750,000 lakes and 130,000 rivers and streams. Hydroelectric power provides the province with more than 75 percent of the electricity it needs, and it comprises a large portion of the province's economy. Another key part of Quebec's economy is its forests. Nearly half of the province is comprised of trees, and their management and protection is a top priority of the province. The capital city is Quebec City.
Quebec Immigration General Requirements
Intent to live in Quebec, 18+ years of age, medical exam, police check, financial self-sufficiency agreement.
Must apply and receive a CSQ, then apply for PR with IRCC
Submit the results of French language exams: TEFAQ, TCF-Quebec, TEF, TCF, DELF, DALF
Proof of settlement funds
Main Immigration streams:
Regular Stream
High school graduate
Holder of a validated job offer
Demonstrate Language skills: French CLB7/B2; English - IELTS general (for bonus points)
Work experience: 6 months on last 5 years; NOC 0,A,B,C
Apprenticeship, training or specialization recognized by a diploma, both remunerated and non- remunerated are accepted
Foreign students in Quebec Stream
Must have a valid CAQ + study permit
Study or studied secondary vocational program of 900+hours
College studies program
Master’s or advanced graduate diploma
Doctoral Program
Minimum ½ of program if duration is less than 18 months or Master’s, Grad Diploma, PhD
Minimum 12 months away from completion if duration of program is 18+months
Quebec Investor
Net worth (+spouse) $1,600,000, will invest $800,000 for 5 years
Minimum 2 years of experience in the last 5 years in a legal farming, commercial or industrial business OR in a legal professional business, where the staff, excluding the investor, occupies at least the equivalent of two full-time jobs, or for an international agency or a government or one of its departments or agencies
Quebec Self-Employed
Intent to create own job in Quebec
Net worth $100,000CAD
Have a 2 years of experience in the last 5 years in the profession to conduct in Quebec
No educational requirements or follow up
Quebec Experienced Program (PEQ)
Applicants must have CLB7/B2 in French or 3 years of secondary/post-secondary studies in French in Quebec or abroad
Graduate Stream
Conformed to conditions as student
Received a recognized diploma from Quebec within the last 36 months: Bachelor/Master/PhD/DEC or DEP+ASP (1800 hours of training)
NOTE: not eligible if graduate must return to the country of origin OR started a new study program OR over 50% of course was completed outside Quebec
Temporary Worker Stream
Full-time work (30 hours per week)
NOC 0, A,B
NOTE: Self-employed work is not accepted, Candidate is not an owner of the business
