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Quebec-selected skilled workers — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-08 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum annual salary€982
Job offerRequired
Employer sponsorRequired
Work experience1+ years
Educationpost-secondary

Costs

Application / consular fee€982

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.quebec.ca/en/immigration/permanent/skilled-workers/skilled-worker-selection-program/requirements.
  3. Typical processing: ~330 days.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

Work experience

“Have the required work experience. You must have at least 1 year of full-time or equivalent paid work experience in your main occupation, in Québec or outside Québec, during the 5 years prior to the date of your application. (Stream 1: Highly qualified and specialized skills)”

Education

“Have the required schooling. You must: Have a diploma leading directly to the practice of a profession, attesting to a program of study of at least 1 year full-time and corresponding, in Québec, to one of the following diplomas: Diploma of Vocational Studies (DEP) or Attestation of Vocational Specialization (ASP) at the secondary level; Attestation of Collegial Studies (AEC) or Diploma of Collegial Studies (DEC) in technical college studies; Cert”

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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-08.

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