Quebec has a special arrangement with the Government of Canada on matters concerning immigration. The province has its own criteria and rules for selecting immigrants who will integrate well into Quebec Society.
Immigration to Quebec always involves a 2-stage process. First an application must be made to Immigration Quebec under one of its existing programs. If you are qualified and selected, a Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ) is issued to you. With the CSQ, you may then apply to the federal CIC for Canadian permanent residency.
The Quebec Business/Entrepreneur Program
The Quebec Business/Entrepreneur Program
Quebec Immigrant Investor Class category is the most vigorous program in Canada. With its limited number of spots available each year, this program fill-up so fast.
The Quebec Skilled Workers Program (QSWP)
The Quebec Skilled Workers Program (QSWP)
The Quebec immigration selection system for Quebec Skilled Workers is designed to identify immigration candidates who are most likely to become economically established in the province.
The Quebec Experience Class Program
The Quebec Experience Class Program
Quebec Experience Class Immigration Program (PEQ) is the provincial equivalent to the federal Canadian Experience Class program. The PEQ is designed specifically for foreign workers and students currently living in Quebec. It should be noted that the PEQ is not a point-based system such as the QSW program.
Why Quebec?
Being the largest province in Canada, Quebec has plenty to offer newcomers. The provincial government invests significantly in programs to ensure newcomers have the tools and resources to help them integrate. With free language training, employment counselling/training, free healthcare, and heavily subsidized tuition for post-secondary educational institutions, Quebec presents an attractive options to newcomers.