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Immigrate permanently to Québec

Learn about the procedures for immigrating to Québec as a skilled worker, entrepreneur, or through family sponsorship. Discover the requirements and services available to support your settlement and integration.

Summary

This page provides comprehensive information on immigrating permanently to Québec, including programs for skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and family reunification. It also offers resources for learning French, recognizing foreign skills, and accessing integration support services.

Key points
  • Find out about the procedures for immigrating as a skilled worker or entrepreneur.
  • Learn about the requirements for sponsoring a family member.
  • Access Arrima – Online immigration services (in French only) for skilled worker immigration programs.
  • Understand the Family Reunification Program procedures depending on your situation.
  • Steps to immigrate to Québec as an investor, entrepreneur or self-employed worker.
  • Information on learning French and francization classes with financial assistance.
  • Advice and information to ease settlement and integration in Québec.
  • Contact an Integration Support Officer for advice and free support services.
  • Procedures for recognition of skills acquired abroad to employers, regulatory bodies or educational institutions.
Policy changes
  • No specific policy changes noted as of April 24, 2024.
Who is affected
  • Skilled workers seeking permanent immigration to Québec.
  • Entrepreneurs and investors interested in Québec immigration.
  • Individuals sponsoring family members under the Family Reunification Program.
  • New immigrants requiring settlement and integration support.
  • Foreign-trained individuals seeking recognition of their skills.
How to apply / next steps
  • Apply through Arrima online immigration services for skilled worker programs.
  • Follow procedures outlined for family sponsorship under the Family Reunification Program.
  • Submit applications for business immigration as investor, entrepreneur, or self-employed worker.
  • Enroll in French language courses or francization classes as needed.
  • Contact Integration Support Officers for settlement assistance.
Dates
  • Last update: April 24, 2024
Keywords
Québec immigration skilled worker immigration family sponsorship Québec business immigration Québec francization classes integration support Québec recognition of foreign skills
About this update
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Published
2026-02-08
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