Québec's Permanent immigration pilot program for workers in food processing officially ended on January 1, 2026. No new applications can be submitted under this program. However, all applications submitted before this date will continue to be reviewed by the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration. Prospective immigrants interested in settling permanently in Québec are encouraged to express their interest through Arrima and consult the Skilled Worker Selection Program requirements.

• The Permanent immigration pilot program for workers in food processing ended as planned on January 1, 2026.
• It is no longer possible to submit an application under this program.
• All applications for permanent selection submitted before January 1, 2026, will continue to be reviewed by the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration.
• To settle permanently in Québec, candidates can express their interest in Arrima.
• Consult the invitation criteria and the general and specific requirements of the Skilled Worker Selection Program.
• Applicants can submit applications to add or remove accompanying persons.
• After obtaining the Certificat de sélection du Québec, administrative steps and integration guidance are available.

• Closure of the Permanent immigration pilot program for workers in food processing as of January 1, 2026.
• Transition to other immigration pathways such as the Skilled Worker Selection Program via Arrima.

• Workers in the food processing sector who applied under the pilot program before January 1, 2026.
• Prospective skilled workers interested in immigrating to Québec.

• Applications under the pilot program are no longer accepted.
• Interested candidates should express interest through Arrima and follow the Skilled Worker Selection Program requirements.

• Program ended: January 1, 2026
• Last update: January 5, 2026

• https://www.quebec.ca/en/immigration/permanent/skilled-workers/food-processing