Quebec Experience Class (PEQ)

The Quebec Experience Class (Programme de l’expérience Québécoise, or PEQ) has two streams: one for foreign students and the other for individuals who has work experience in Quebec.

The Quebec immigration is a two-step process, wherein he applicant first applies for a Certificat de Sélection du Québec (also known as a Certificate of Selection Quebec / "CSQ"). After the applicant obtains a CSQ, s/he must then submit an application for Permanent Resident Visa to Citizenship and Immigration Canada, before a Permanent Resident Visa may be issued. The Federal authorities are responsible for carrying out the criminal and medical checks of the applicants.

International Students in Quebec

International students in Quebec may be eligible to apply to this program if they have met the following requirements:

• Have obtained a degree or diploma from a Quebe university or an educational institution recognized by the Quebec Ministry of Education (Ministère de l’Éducation) within the past 36 months preceding the application submission;
• Have obtained the degree or diploma following a full-time study program in Quebec.
• The program of study in Quebec must have been for a minimum of 1,800 hours (two years); and
• The student must show that s/he has successfully completed a program of study at a Quebec educational institution, pursued entirely in French, or provide results of a French test (advanced intermediate level- B2 or higher of DELF) recognized by the government of Quebec (Ministère that demonstrates attainment).

Skilled Temporary Foreign Workers in Quebec

To be eligible to apply under this program the Skilled Temporary Foreign Worker in Quebec must meet the following requirements:

• Have at least 12 months of skilled work experience (Managerial, Professional or technical level) in Quebec in the 24 months preceding the submission of the application;
• The Skilled Worker must have legal status in Quebec and must be employed at the time of submission of their application;
• The Skilled Worker must demonstrate advanced intermediate knowledge of French; provide results of a French test (advanced intermediate level- B2 or higher of DELF) recognized by the government of Quebec (Ministère that demonstrates attainment).
• undertake to provide for their needs and, where applicable, those of their spouse or de facto spouse and dependent children included in your application for a “CSQ” (Certificat de sélection du Québec), for a minimum period of 3 months;

For Your Information:

(PEQ – Québec experience program) is an accelerated program for selecting skilled workers, with a processing time of 20 days or less.

Incomplete File: To allow for rapid processing of applications submitted under the Programme de l'expérience québécoise, it is important to submit a complete file. Incomplete files will be returned to the sender.

The Quebec Experience Class (Programme de l'expérience Québécoise) does not involve a selection grid, does not take into account the spouse’s or de facto spouse’s characteristics and does not require an interview.

If you hold a post-graduate work permit, you can submit your application for a “CSQ” (Certificat de sélection du Québec) as a graduate or skilled temporary foreign worker based on the selection conditions that are the most advantageous for you, using the appropriate form.