Overview

The Government of Quebec encourages international workers working in the province of Quebec and foreign students completing a post-secondary studies program in Quebec, to permanently live in the province.

The Quebec Experience Program shortly known as PEQ is a transparent fast-track process leading to Canadian permanent residence for the 02 categories of candidates. The program enables global students and temporary foreign workers to apply for PR from within Quebec, after finishing a period of qualified work or authorized studies.

As with all of the immigration pathways of Quebec, this program enables candidates to apply for a CSQ known as Québec selection certificate. Upon obtaining a CSQ, an applicant becomes qualified to present an official application for Canada PR.

Eligibility Criteria

Quebec Experience Program for Students:

Quebec Experience Program for Temporary Workers:

Temporary International Workers in Quebec may be qualified to apply for a CSQ below the PEQ if they:

• show an intention to live in the Quebec province to hold a job;
• have resided temporarily in Quebec for work;
• have had work experience in full-time specifically in Quebec for a minimum 12 months of the 24 months prior to the application submission;
• are employed at the application time; and
• prove that he or she has completed a French course in advanced intermediate level at a Quebec educational organization if his or her studies were not performed in French, or prove French knowledge by way of a regulated language test approved by the Quebec Government.

Processing Time

Below the PEQ program, the selection choices are made entirely from the details and documentary proof submitted on file, and this program is not on points-based.

All appeals should be concluded in around 20 business days with the CSQ  (Quebec Selection Certificate) issuance. Once the CSQ announced, the candidate will appeal for permanent residence to the federal government to achieve security, health, and related matters.

Processing Fees

Processing fees for the Quebec Experience Program for 2019 are as follows:

Applicant	Fees
Principal Applicant	CAD 798
Spouse, de facto spouse	CAD 171
Each Dependent Child	CAD 171

Process Steps

1. Apply for Quebec Selection Certificate/certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ)
2. Lodge Visa Application
3. Medicals & PR fees
4. Issuance of Visa by CIC