Quebec Self-Employed Program

The Quebec Self-Employed Persons Program seeks to attract applicants who have the intention and ability to become self-employed in Canada. Self-employed persons are required to have relevant experience in a trade or profession for their own account. The applicant must:

• have net assets of at least C$100,000 that have been legally obtained; and
• have at least two years of experience as a self-employed worker in the profession or trade he/she plans to practice in Quebec.

To qualify for a Quebec Selection Certificate, self-employted applicants must score enough points under the Quebec Immigration selection system below. A single applicant must score at least 38 points based on the criteria below. An applicant with a spouse or common-law/conjugal partner must score at least 45 points. Additional points can be awarded for financial resources and adaptability. With these points awarded, a single applicant must score a minimum of 44 points. An applicant with a spouse or common-law/conjugal partner must score at least 51 points.

The Quebec Immigration selection factors under Quebec self-employed category may be summarized as follows:

Applicants and their dependants must also undergo medical examinations and security clearances as part of the Canadian immigration application process.

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For more information on the Business Class Program, see our Business Class FAQ.