Immigration QUEBEC

Crucial Things You Need to Know (PEQ) 

The Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) is one of Quebec’s immigration programs for permanent residence in Canada that requires candidates to have working experience in this province or be international students. In addition, applicants for PEQ residence must demonstrate advanced intermediate knowledge of oral French. 

Besides that, a candidate must prove that he or she is legally living in Quebec at the time of application.   If you want to permanently settle in this Canadian province after having a pleasant experience working or studying in Quebec, PEQ can be your best option. This fast-track immigration program aims to process applications within six months. In addition, individuals with working experience in Quebec or foreign graduates can obtain a Quebec selection certificate, which is a mandatory step towards permanent residency.   

The main goal of this program is to create benefits for Canadian society and the Quebec community. People who apply under Quebec experience program PEQ have already been in Quebec for quite some time, and they know Quebec's values and respect them. In addition, this program allows employers to hire the best international students from Quebec universities and get the best employees.   

How Does the Immigration Process for PEQ Work?  We already mentioned that this immigration visa is meant for young international graduates or individuals with working experience in Quebec. Depending on what group you’re coming from, you can apply under Quebec experience program as a:   

Temporary Foreign Workers, 

or,  Quebec Graduates.   

Candidates submit their application and required documents through the Arrima portal. 

After receiving your complete application, The Ministère de l'Immigration du Québec will decide within six months about your permanent residence. If you want to know the exact requirements for international graduates or working individuals, contact our immigration lawyer.  If you’re ready to start your Canadian adventure in Quebec, contact our Canadian Immigration law office and we’ll help you with the application.