Once you have obtained your Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ) through the Skilled Worker Selection Program, you must continue your immigration process with the Canadian federal government and take steps to integrate into Québec society.
After receiving your Québec Selection Certificate (CSQ) via the Skilled Worker Selection Program, applicants must apply for permanent residence with the federal government. Eligible applicants living abroad may obtain an open work permit through the International Mobility Program Plus (IMP+). Those already working in Québec should understand the procedures for renewing work permits depending on their permanent residence application status. Additionally, new permanent residents must update key documents such as their Social Insurance Number, health insurance card, and driver's licence, and are encouraged to begin integration steps into Québec society.
- Apply for permanent residence with the Canadian federal government after obtaining your CSQ.
- If holding a valid CSQ (24 months old or less) or awaiting a permanent residence decision while living abroad, you may be eligible for an open work permit under the International Mobility Program Plus (IMP+).
- To renew a work permit while working in Québec, procedures depend on whether you have applied for permanent residence:
- - If you have not applied, you can apply for a work permit linked to a specific employer exempt from LMIA without needing a Certificat d'acceptation du Québec (CAQ).
- - If you have applied and received an acknowledgement of receipt, you can apply for a bridging open work permit without needing a CAQ.
- - If you have applied but not received an acknowledgement, you can apply for a work permit linked to a specific employer exempt from LMIA without needing a CAQ.
- When changing from temporary to permanent resident status, update your Social Insurance Number to a permanent one, apply for a new Québec health insurance card, and obtain a Québec driver's licence within six months.
- Steps to integrate into Québec include signing up with Accompagnement Québec and improving your French language skills.
- Upon arrival at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, immigrants are greeted by the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration team for support and information.
- Introduction of eligibility for the International Mobility Program Plus (IMP+) open work permit for CSQ holders living abroad awaiting permanent residence decisions.
- Clarification on work permit renewal procedures depending on permanent residence application status without requiring a Certificat d'acceptation du Québec (CAQ).
- Applicants who have received their Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ) through the Skilled Worker Selection Program.
- Skilled workers living abroad or currently working in Québec who are in the process of applying for permanent residence.
- New permanent residents transitioning from temporary status.
- Apply for permanent residence with the Canadian federal government after obtaining your CSQ.
- If eligible, apply for an open work permit under the IMP+ program through the federal government.
- For work permit renewal, apply either for a bridging open work permit or a work permit linked to a specific employer exempt from LMIA via the federal government.
- Update your Social Insurance Number, health insurance card, and driver's licence upon becoming a permanent resident.
- Register with integration services such as Accompagnement Québec and pursue French language learning.
- CSQ validity for IMP+ eligibility: 24 months or less from issuance.
- Health insurance coverage gap may last up to three months after status change.