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The Quebec immigrant self-employed program is for people who want to remain self-employed and live permanently in Quebec by practicing their trade.
You must have a minimum of C$100,000 to be qualified for this programme. You must also have a minimum of two years of work experience in the trade or occupation in which you choose to remain self-employed.
Your application for this programme is evaluated based on your age, educational credentials, job experience, and other factors.
Aside from that, you must have medical and security clearance certificates for both yourself and your family.
If you intend to start your work with two to four other individuals, you may also remain self-employed.
This program is for people who want to practice business or self-employed activities in Quebec.
Source: Immigration QuebecTo be eligible for this program, you must:
Applicants must first get selection from the Quebec government, receive a CSQ before applying to IRCC for permanent residence. The process for CSQ can take 2-3 years. The IRCC process the application in 49 months.
Quebec Applications Fees:
Principal applicant | $1,113 |
Spouse or de facto spouse | $176 |
Each dependent child | $176 |
Federal Applications Fees:
Fees | $CAN |
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Your application
Processing fee ($1575) and right of permanent residence fee ($500) |
2,075 |
Your application (without right of permanent residence fee) | 1,575 |
Include your spouse or partner
Processing fee ($825) and right of permanent residence fee ($500) |
1,325 |
Include your spouse or partner (without right of permanent residence fee) | 825 |
Include a dependent child | 225(per child) |
If you or your family need to give biometrics, pay your biometrics fees at the same time you pay your other fees. Make sure you pay using the same payment method.
Fees | $CAN |
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Biometrics – per person | 85 |
Biometrics – per family (2 or more people)
Maximum fee for a family of 2 or more people applying at the same time and place |
170 |
A diploma or licence obtained outside Québec does not automatically confer the right to practise a regulated profession or trade in Québec.
Source: Immigration Quebec