Quebec provides various procedures and programs to help immigrants demonstrate and obtain recognition of their professional skills acquired abroad. This includes recognition by educational institutions, regulatory bodies for regulated trades and professions, and employers. The province also offers comparative evaluations of foreign studies and financial assistance programs, including loans, to support skills recognition.

• Procedures for demonstrating your skills to an employer, regulatory body, or educational institution in Quebec.
• Recognition of skills acquired abroad by educational institutions in Quebec.
• Recognition of skills for regulated trades or professions through Quebec regulatory bodies.
• Recognition of skills by potential employers in Quebec.
• Comparative evaluation of foreign studies comparing two official education systems.
• Financial assistance program providing allowances for follow-up training to obtain skills recognition by regulatory bodies.
• Foreign Credential Recognition Loan program to help immigrants earn recognition for their skills in Quebec.

• Updated procedures and financial assistance programs to facilitate recognition of foreign-acquired skills in Quebec as of November 2, 2023.

• Immigrants and foreign-trained professionals seeking recognition of their skills in Quebec.
• Individuals with trades or professions regulated by Quebec regulatory bodies.
• Foreign-educated individuals applying to educational institutions or employers in Quebec.

• Follow specific procedures outlined by Quebec for demonstrating skills to employers, regulatory bodies, or educational institutions.
• Apply for comparative evaluation of foreign studies through Quebec's official process.
• Apply for financial assistance or Foreign Credential Recognition Loan programs to support training and recognition.

• Last update: November 2, 2023

• https://www.quebec.ca/en/immigration/work-quebec/recognition-skills-acquired-abroad