Quebec Self-Employed Worker Program

The Quebec Self-Employed Worker Program is an immigration pathway that targets newcomers with experience creating their own jobs. Successful applicants are able to immigrate to Quebec where they will create their own job by practicing a profession or trade on their own account. As with all of Quebec’s immigration pathways, when in operation, this program allowed applicants to apply for a certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ – Québec selection certificate). Upon receiving a CSQ, an applicant becomes eligible to submit an official application for Canadian permanent residence.

Quebec for Self Employed Requirements

To be eligible for the Quebec Self-Employed Worker Program, applicants must meet the following criteria. An applicant must:

• Come to Quebec to create their own job by practicing a profession or trade on their own account
• Have net assets of at least $100,000 CAD that have been legally obtained with, when applicable, an accompanying spouse or common-law partner.
• Have at least two years of experience as a self-employed worker in the profession or trade they plan to practise in Quebec.
• Meet the minimum points required as indicated on the Quebec Self-Employed Worker Points Assessment Grid.

Applications will take into account other factors as well, including age, language proficiency, and training background.

Quebec Self-Employed Worker Points Assessment Grid

All candidates for the Quebec Self-Employed Worker program must meet the minimum points requirements on the grid listed below. Please note that the province of Quebec reserves the right to make changes to this points grid at any time.