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Submitting an application for permanent selection through the Skilled Worker Selection Program

This page outlines the steps and requirements for submitting an application for permanent selection under Quebec's Skilled Worker Selection Program, including deadlines, required documents, fees, and representation.

Summary

The Skilled Worker Selection Program in Quebec requires applicants who have received an invitation to submit their application for permanent selection within specified deadlines. Applicants must accept the invitation within 30 days and submit their application within either 60 days or one year depending on their stream and proof of qualification recognition. The process includes providing accurate information, attaching supporting documents, paying fees, and optionally being represented. Fees are updated annually and must be paid in Canadian dollars by credit card.

Key points
  • Applicants have 30 days to accept or decline the invitation to apply for permanent selection.
  • If accepted under Stream 1, 2, 4, or Stream 3 with proof of qualification recognition, applicants have 60 days to submit their application with required documents and fees.
  • If accepted under Stream 3 without proof of qualification recognition, applicants have one year to submit their application to allow time to obtain recognition from the regulatory authority.
  • Applicants must provide accurate and current information; false or misleading information can lead to rejection and a five-year ban.
  • Supporting documents must be scanned in color, legible, complete, accurate, and in French or English or accompanied by a certified translation.
  • Fees as of January 1, 2026: $940 for main applicant, $201 for spouse/common-law partner, and $201 for each dependent child, payable by credit card in Canadian dollars.
  • Representation by an immigration professional is optional and does not confer priority; both applicant and representative must have an Arrima account to create a mandate.
Policy changes
  • Effective January 1, 2026, updated fees for application examination are $940 for the main applicant, $201 for spouse or common-law partner, and $201 for each dependent child.
Who is affected
  • Individuals invited by the Quebec Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration to apply for permanent selection under the Skilled Worker Selection Program.
How to apply / next steps
  • Accept the invitation within 30 days.
  • Submit the application within 60 days if proof of qualification recognition is provided, or within one year if not, along with required documents and fees.
  • Ensure all information is accurate and documents meet format and language requirements.
  • Pay fees by credit card in Canadian dollars.
  • Optionally, appoint a representative with an Arrima account.
Dates
  • Invitation acceptance deadline: 30 days from invitation date.
  • Application submission deadline: 60 days or 1 year from acceptance date depending on stream and qualification recognition.
  • Fee update effective January 1, 2026.
Keywords
Quebec immigration Skilled Worker Selection Program permanent selection CSQ application process immigration fees qualification recognition Arrima immigration documents
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Published
2026-02-08
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