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Québec Self-Employed Program

This program is for you if you want to settle in Québec and work for yourself. It is mainly used by people with experience in arts, culture, or athletic activities who plan to continue the same type of work after moving to Québec.

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Eligibility

Quebec Self Employed Program (QSEP)

To apply under this program, you must meet Québec’s basic immigration requirements.

You need to live in Québec and practise your profession or self-employed activity there. You can work on your own or with partners. Hiring paid help is allowed if your activity requires it.

You must show a minimum net worth of CAD $100,000. This amount can be combined with your spouse or common-law partner if they are accompanying you. You will be asked to explain where this money comes from and provide proof that it was earned legally.

You are required to make a start-up deposit with a financial institution in the area where you plan to work: 1. If you plan to work outside the Montréal Metropolitan Community (CMM), the deposit is CAD $25,000. 2. If you plan to work within the CMM, the deposit is CAD $50,000. You only make this deposit after you receive a letter confirming that your application file has been opened.

Your application is reviewed using Québec’s selection grid. Your background is looked at across several areas, including education, age, language skills, and your work experience. In most cases, you need to reach 63 points out of 107 for your application to move forward.

Knowing French usually works in your favour and can improve your overall selection score.

If immigration authorities ask for an attestation or any additional document, you are expected to submit it within 60 days of the request.

If your occupation falls under a regulated profession or trade, you must obtain permission to practise in Québec. This applies even if your degree or professional licence was issued outside Canada.

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Steps for applying

Below is how you apply under the Québec Self-Employed Program.

Prepare your forms and documents

You must complete the required forms and gather all supporting documents before sending your application.

Pay the application review fees

Application fees are updated every year on January 1:You (principal applicant): CAD $1,176 Your spouse or common-law partner: CAD $186 Each dependent child: CAD $186

You must send all documents together in one envelope to:

Direction du regroupement familial et de l’enregistrementMinistère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration285, rue Notre-Dame Ouest, 4e étageMontréal (Québec) H2Y 1T8Canada

Québec Self Employed Program

What can we help you?

At GTR Worldwide, we help you prepare and submit your Québec immigration application under the Self-Employed Program, especially if your background is in arts, culture, or athletics.

Getting the Legal Right to Practise

If your profession is regulated in Québec, we help you understand what approvals you need and how to apply for the legal right to practise.

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Guidance on Québec Requirements

Québec has its own immigration system. We guide you through provincial requirements, including preparation of your Québec Selection Certificate (CSQ) application and calculation of your points under the Québec grid.

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Application Preparation

You get help reviewing your application so forms are filled out properly and documents are arranged in the way Québec immigration expects to see them.

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Follow-Up and Ongoing Support

You are supported after submission as well. This includes help with immigration requests, clarifications, and follow-up until a final decision is issued.

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