After obtaining your Québec Selection Certificate to immigrate to Québec as an entrepreneur

Once you obtain your Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ - Québec Selection Certificate), you must continue your immigration process with the Canadian government.

You must also take certain steps to help you integrate into Quebec society.

Submit a permanent residence application to the Government of Canada

After obtaining your Québec Selection Certificate, you must submit an application for permanent residence to the Government of Canada.

Arriving in Québec before obtaining permanent residence

If your application is accepted, a letter of support for the early entry application will be sent to you with the acceptance letter and your CSQ.

This letter allows you, if you wish, to apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to obtain a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) exempt work permit This hyperlink will open in a new window. with the exemption code “C-60.”

This is a work permit that allows you to arrive in Québec before obtaining your permanent residence to practise your profession or start your business project.

Arrival at the airport

If you arrive in Québec through the Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, the staff of the Reception Service of the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration will greet you. Staff can sign you up for information sessions on Québec.

If you are arriving on an international flight
You must first go through Canadian customs. Then, you will be directed to the Reception Service of the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration. This service is located on the 1st floor of international arrivals, in the room called “Immigration 2.” Hours of operation are 11 a.m. to midnight.
 
If you are arriving on a flight from another Canadian airport
Go to the Reception Service of the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration located in the national arrivals area. Hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

To get to your destination in Québec, various transport services This hyperlink will open in a new window. from the airport are available.

Québec integration steps

Whether you are already in Québec or still abroad, you can begin your settlement and integration process. Here are some steps you can take:


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Last update: February 23, 2023

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