

The Quebec Self-employed Worker program provides a pathway for the applicant to practice a profession or business activities, alone or with others, with or without paid help in Québec, and settle down as a permanent resident.

Quebec Self-employed
Program
Eligibility
01/ Net Assets
Have minimum net assets of C$100,000 in conjunction, if applicable, with your accompanying spouse or de facto spouse, and proof of its source and lawful acquisition
02/ Self-employed experience
Have at least two years of experience as a self-employed worker in the profession or trade you intend to practice in Québec
03/ Start-up deposit
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C$25,000 start-up deposit if you intend to practice your trade or profession outside the Montréal Metropolitan Community (MMC) area
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C$50,000 start-up deposit if you intend to practice your trade or profession in the MMC area
04/ Attestation
Obtain, by the prescribed deadline, an attestation of learning about democratic values and the Québec values. The members of your family accompanying you (your spouse of 16 years of age or older and your dependent children of 18 years of age or older) must also obtain the attestation.
Application Process
Assess eligibility
Prepare required documents
2 weeks
Submit full application
In-person Interview
12 months
3 months
Apply for Permanent Residency
1 month
Receive Permanent Residency
12 months
Obtain the approval for CSQ
3-4 months