Economic immigration
A Quebec route for graduates and workers already living in Quebec, based on their Quebec experience.
Closed for now. Quebec reopened it for a window from July 2 to October 31, 2026; that window has closed and no new one has been announced.
This pathway is not taking new applications. The rules below describe how it worked, for reference and for anyone whose application is still being processed.
Quebec chooses its own skilled workers through the Arrima portal. Once Quebec selects you (a CSQ), you apply to IRCC for permanent residence.
Open. Quebec holds regular invitation rounds through Arrima.
The main federal route to permanent residence for skilled workers, through the Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class and Federal Skilled Trades programs. You create a profile and IRCC invites the highest-ranked candidates.
Open. IRCC is recalculating every profile under the new CRS rules from November 3, 2026, and rounds resume once that is done.
Provinces and territories nominate people who fit their own labour needs. A nomination through an Express Entry-linked stream adds 600 CRS points.
Open. Each province runs its own streams and intake rounds, and several changed or paused streams in 2026, so check your province.
Statuses change, sometimes with little notice. Always confirm on the official page before you apply. This is general information, not legal advice.
