If you want to work in Quebec permanently, the Regular Skilled Worker Program (RSWP) is for you.

You must express your intention to work in Québec in order to be considered for this programme. You will be invited to submit an application for permanent selection if your profile meets the requirements in Québec.

1. Completing an Expression of Interest in immigrating to Québec

To begin, you must create an account on the Arrima platform. After that, you can fill up and submit your expression of interest form. You will be required to provide information such as your education, language capabilities, and job experience. You can estimate your score by using the points table below:

2. Invitation to submit a Permanent Selection Application

The Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration examines the pool of expressions of interest and sends invitations to those who match certain requirements, which are based on the applicants’ human capital and labour market demands in various regions of Québec. You may refer to previous invitation draws here.

Applicants in this category must file a permanent selection application (official immigration application) within 60 days and pay the application fees.

As of January 1, 2021, the processing fees for a permanent selection application are listed below:

Principal applicant: CAD$822
Spouse or common-law partner: CAD$176
Each dependent child: CAD$176

These fees are updated every year on January 1st.

The current processing time is 6 months. This timeframe may be longer if you have to attend an interview.

3. Apply to the federal government for permanent resident status

You must file an application for a permanent residency visa after receiving your Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ – Québec Selection Certificate).

Find out if you qualify for Quebec Regular Skilled Worker Program here.