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You wish to immigrate to Québec and work here? The following is a typical procedure based on the experiences of a great number of immigrants. Take the time to read it. It will give you an idea of the steps you have to follow to achieve your immigration plan. This may be the beginning of a process that will change your life. Success depends largely on you and your efforts.

If you have not yet made the decision to immigrate to Québec, this standardized procedure will provide you with a wealth of information to help you make an informed decision.

If you have already made up your mind, save yourself some precious time. This procedure is filled with practical advice to speed up your immigration and integration proceedings.

Do you like the idea of living in Québec? Have you thought about everything that this change in your life will involve?

In Québec, the practice of some trades and professions is regulated. For example, the engineering and nursing professions are governed by professional orders. These organizations, whose mission is to protect the public, have the authority to set admission conditions and practice standards, evaluate skills and diplomas, and issue a certificate or permit to qualified candidates.

Other trades and professions are also subject to regulatory requirements with respect to their admission or practice. For instance, the trades of electrician, crane operator or gas worker are regulated by other regulatory bodies. This is also true for certain activities and disciplines in the financial sector, the teaching profession, and the heavy vehicle driver trade.

Check before you leave to see if your trade or profession is governed by a regulatory body or subject to regulation. This will give you a preliminary idea of the conditions you will have to meet to practice it in Québec and of the steps you will have to take in order to present your file to the organization. This preparation will speed up your entry into the job market.

Certain steps leading to the right to practice a regulated profession or trade can be undertaken in your country of residence prior to your departure for Québec. We encourage you to contact the regulatory body that governs the practice of the profession you plan to practice in Québec as soon as possible

PRACTICAL ADVICE

If you wish to practice a regulated profession or trade, it is preferable that you contact the relevant professional order or regulatory body before submitting an application for an Evaluation comparative des etudes effectives au Québec (Comparative Evaluation for Studies Done Outside Québec).

1.     Submitting an official immigration application

                       your plan to immigrate is becoming more concrete and you would like to submit an official immigration application. Note that special treatment is not given to applicants who retain the services of an immigration intermediary. Find out about the steps to follow to submit an official application.

Please note that all applications submitted to Immigration-Québec are processed according to the same criteria. No priority or special consideration is given to the file of an applicant who uses the services of an immigration intermediary.

All applicants can submit their applications directly to a Québec immigration office abroad. Applicants must, however, satisfy the Government of Québec’s selection requirements and criteria.

 

2.        Preparing before departure to make your integration into Québec easier
you will soon be leaving for Québec where you will begin a new life and discover new horizons. While waiting to obtain your permanent resident visa, take the time to prepare yourself and take certain steps before leaving. This will make it that much easier for you to integrate into Québec life.

3.       Proceeding to the Immigration-Québec office upon arrival at the airport
You have reached your destination! Consult this section for an overview of the entry and reception formalities.

 

 

4.                            Taking steps to integrate successfully into Québec
To make your immigration process as smooth as possible, find out about the steps to follow once you arrive in Québec as well as the services offered by the government and its partner organizations to facilitate your integration.

 Some steps must be taken as soon as you arrive in Québec. To save time, refer to the instructions provided in Learning about Québec: Guide for my successful integration. This tool enumerates, in particular, the steps to take as soon as you arrive and throughout your integration process:

 The guide also provides reception and integration support services for new immigrants. You will be directed to the Immigration-Québec office serving your region for a meeting with an integration officer and a free information session. You can also contact Immigration-Québec’s partner organizations for support during your first steps or for help with more specific processes.

Fees

Application for a Selection Certificate (DCS)

The applicable fees for the examination of an Application for a Selection Certificate are calculated taking into account the immigration category and the number of family members accompanying the principal applicant. These fees are non-refundable.

Permanent worker

$CAD

Principal applicant

$390

Spouse*

$150

Each dependent child

$150

 

 

Entrepreneur

$CAD

Principal applicant

$950

Spouse*

$150

Each dependent child

$150

 

 

Self-employed worker
(businesspeople)

$CAD

Principal applicant

$950

Spouse*

$150

Each dependent child

$150

 

 

Investor

$CAD

Principal applicant

3 850 $

Spouse*

150 $

Each dependent child

150 $

 

 

* Spouse or de facto spouse

Application for Certificate of Acceptance (DCA)

The fee charged for examining an Application for Québec acceptance certificate for temporary work are $CAD 175.

These fees do not include charges by the Canadian government to process an application for permanent residence or application for a work permit.

Method of payment

Payment must be in Canadian currency by bank draft, certified cheque or postal or bank money order payable to the Minister of Finance of Québec. It must be valid for six months. Your bank must make sure that the cheque is drawn on a Canadian bank and cashable without charge by our services. These fees are not refundable or deductible from fees charged by the Canadian visa office.

Note

If these requirements are not met, your application will be returned to you in full. It is very important to state, when submitting your application, the names and birth dates of dependents who will not accompany you.