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Review of Permanent Selection Application under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program

The Quebec Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration reviews permanent selection applications to ensure all required documents are included and verifies eligibility under the Skilled Worker Program.

Summary

After submitting a permanent selection application under Quebec's Skilled Worker Program, applicants and accompanying family members aged 18 or older must obtain an attestation of learning Quebec's democratic and societal values within 60 days of notification. Applicants can add or remove family members from their application online, with applicable fees. The Ministry may conduct interviews and issue decisions including selection, intention to refuse, or intention to reject, with opportunities to respond or request administrative review.

Key points
  • Applicants must obtain an attestation of learning Quebec's democratic and societal values within 60 days of Ministry notification for themselves and accompanying family members aged 18 or older.
  • Family members (spouse, common-law partner, dependent child) can be added or removed from the application online; adding members requires additional fees, removals are non-refundable.
  • If adding a dependent child under 18 without the other parent, a consent declaration form must be submitted.
  • The Ministry may use discretionary powers for exemptions in exceptional cases.
  • Applicants may be called for interviews to verify information or conduct additional checks.
  • Decisions after review include selection with issuance of Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ), intention to refuse with opportunity to respond, or intention to reject with grounds provided and possibility for administrative review.
Policy changes
  • Introduction of mandatory attestation of learning Quebec's democratic and societal values for applicants and adult family members.
  • Procedures for adding or removing family members after application submission with associated fees and documentation requirements.
  • Clarification on discretionary exemptions and interview processes during application review.
Who is affected
  • Applicants to the Quebec Skilled Worker Program and their accompanying family members aged 18 or older.
How to apply / next steps
  • Submit a permanent selection application through the online Arrima portal.
  • Respond to Ministry communications within specified deadlines, including obtaining required attestations and submitting additional documents if requested.
  • Use the online account to add or remove family members and pay applicable fees.
  • Submit required consent forms when adding dependent children under 18 without the other parent.
Dates
  • Applicants and adult family members have 60 days from Ministry notification to obtain the attestation of learning Quebec's democratic and societal values.
Keywords
Quebec Skilled Worker Program Permanent Selection Quebec Selection Certificate Attestation of Democratic Values Family Members Application Review Immigration Arrima Discretionary Exemptions Interviews
About this update
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Published
2026-02-09
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