Quebec Self Employed Worker Program - QIP
The Quebec Self-Employed Worker Program allows certain self-employed people to immigrate to Quebec and create their own job. In order to qualify for this program, an applicant needs to have net assets of at least $100,000 CAD and two years of experience as a self-employed worker in the field they plan to practice in Quebec.
Important Update
MIDI has announced that Quebec Self-Employed Worker has reached its target of 50 applications received between August 15th, 2018 and March 31st, 2019. This program will not accept any further applications during this period. Applicants who have taken an approved language test showing French-language proficiency at an advanced intermediate level are exempt from this intake threshold and may submit an application at any time.
The Quebec Self-Employed Worker Program is an immigration pathway that targets newcomers with experience creating their own jobs. Successful applicants are able to immigrate to Quebec where they will create their own job by practising a profession or trade on their own account. As with all of Quebec’s immigration pathways, when in operation, this program allowed applicants to apply for a Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ – Québec selection certificate). Upon receiving a CSQ, an applicant becomes eligible to submit an official application for Canadian permanent residence.
Quebec for Self Employed Requirements
To be eligible for the Quebec Self-Employed Worker Program, applicants must meet the following criteria. An applicant must:
Applications will take into account other factors as well, including age, language proficiency, and training background.
Quebec Self-Employed Worker Points Assessment Grid
All candidates for the Quebec Self-Employed Worker program must meet the minimum points requirements on the grid listed below. Please note that the province of Quebec reserves the right to make changes to this points grid at any time.