IMPORTANT NOTICE
- Level 4 knowledge of spoken French, according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français, is required of people applying for a Québec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) after accumulating a three-year work stay in Québec.
- A transitional measure is implemented to facilitate the transition of temporary foreign workers currently staying in Québec. Verification of knowledge of French will apply to applications for temporary selection sent as of December 17, 2028.
- Exempt from this requirement are agricultural foreign workers, foreign nationals occupying a job for an office of a political division of a foreign State, and international employees of international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) recognized by the Gouvernement du Québec.
For more details, consult the Web news (in French only).
Program Overview
Description of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, including a summary of the authorizations required and exceptional situations.
Obtaining an offer of employment
How to take the steps to come and work in Québec as a temporary worker.
Obtaining authorizations
To come and work temporarily in Quebec, you must obtain authorization from the provincial and federal governments.
After obtaining your authorizations
Discover the steps to follow after having received the necessary authorizations for your temporary work stay.
Renewing your authorizations
To renew your authorizations to work temporarily in Québec, you must generally submit a new selection application.
When your spouse and children accompany you
Find out about employment and study opportunities for your spouse and for your children accompanying you during your work stay in Québec.
Last update: December 17, 2025