Certificate selection in Quebec /certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ)

Your first step towards immigration to Quebec

Quebec is a distinguished province in Canada, it has its own criteria and requirements related to immigration, the first step in the procedures of immigration to Quebec is getting Quebec Selection Certificate/ certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ), which is an official document and receiving it means you were selected to settle in Quebec.

Getting Quebec Selection Certificate (certificat de sélection du Québec) (CSQ)

Families and Individuals interested in Immigration to Quebec will go through a two-steps process to get their permanent residency in Quebec, the two steps are: 

• The selection process (provincial admission): This process begins with applying to the Quebec Government for obtaining Quebec Selection Certificate. The Ministry of Immigration, Francization, and Integration (MIFI) will review your application and make sure you are eligible and you follow the Quebec Criteria. 

Note/ Obtaining the Quebec Selection Certificate (certificat de sélection du Québec) does not mean you have a permanent residency. 

Note/ The processing time of obtaining CSQ is about 17 months) 

• The admission process (Federal Admission): Upon being accepted to receive Quebec Selection Certificate, you are allowed to apply for Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for a Permanent Residency.

Note/ Before giving your final application, you have to make sure you are eligible for both stages (Selection and Admission processes). 

Quebec’s Immigration Programs 

Candidates seeking to immigrate to Quebec and intend to reside permanently there through an economic program, can apply for Quebec Selection Certificate (certificat de sélection du Québec), the programs are: 

• Quebec Skilled Worker Program.
• Quebec Experience Class PEQ ( Programme de l’expérience québécoise).
• Quebec Investor Program.
• Quebec Entrepreneur Program.
• Quebec Self-Employed Person Program.

To be eligible for one of these programs, you must meet the following criteria:

1. Civil Status.
2. Education History.
3. Family Information.
4. Work Experience.
5. Language ability.
6. Financial capability.

After making sure you are eligible for Quebec Immigration based on the above-mentioned criteria and have submitted an application for, CSQ you may receive a CSQ from MIFI. 

How can I apply?

There are three main steps to apply for Selection Certificate (certificat de sélection du Québec) (CSQ): 

• Complete application package.
• Pay your application fees.
• Submit your application.

The Next Step after applying to Certificate selection in Quebec /certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ)

Once you obtain a CSQ, you are allowed to apply for permanent residence with the Canadian Federal Immigration Authorities. 

The government will be reviewing Criminal & Medical Background Checks (Police Clearance certificates, medical examinations), Travel History (additional documentation may be required, and interviews in some cases).

For those intending to reside temporarily as a foreign worker, or International Student in Quebec, a CSQ isn’t required, but instead, they are required to get a Quebec Acceptance Certificate/certificat d’acceptation du Québec (CAQ).