Programme de l’expérience québécoise (PEQ – Québec experience program)

The Programme de l’expérience québécoise (PEQ – Québec experience program) is an accelerated program for selecting skilled workers, which allows individuals to obtain a Certificat de sélection du Québec with a view to gaining permanent residence. This program is intended for Québec graduates or future graduates and temporary foreign workers who hold a skilled job and who meet certain conditions, such as demonstrating advanced intermediate knowledge of spoken French.

The Programme de lexpérience québécoise does not involve a selection grid and does not take into account the spouse’s or de facto spouse’s characteristics.  

If you hold a post-graduation work permit, you can submit your application for a Certificat de sélection du Québec as a graduate or skilled temporary foreign worker based on the selection conditions that are the most advantageous for you, using the appropriate form.

To find out more:

• Programme de lexpérience québécoise (PEQ) – Québec graduate
• Programme de lexpérience québécoise (PEQ) – Skilled foreign temporary worker

Programme de l’expérience québécoise (PEQ –Québec experience program) – Québec Graduate

• Programme de l’expérience québécoise (PEQ – Québec experience program)
• Conditions and procedure
  • Conditions to satisfy as graduate or future graduate
  • Eligible diplomas
  • Knowledge of French
  • When to submit an application
  • Processing fees and payment methods
  • Application mailing address
• Application for a Certificat de sélection du Québec and supporting documents to be provided
• Processing the application
  • Processing time
  • Iincomplete file
  • Selection process
  • Conditions not satisfied
  • Addition of a family member
• After obtaining the CSQ
  • Continuation of studies
  • Work permit