The Quebec Self-Employed Worker program is different than its federal counterpart as it is not limited to those who have experience in cultural activities, athletics of farming. The Quebec Self-Employed Worker program is open to those who have self-employment experience either as a professional or in a trade. The program is administered by the Ministère de l’immigration, de la diversité et de l’inclusion (Immigration Quebec MIDI). The Quebec Self-Employed Worker program has a yearly quota, and therefore the program opens and closes quickly.
Requirements
- That the foreign national has the intention to settle and reside in Quebec;
- That the foreign national will come to Quebec to create their own job by practising their profession or their trade;
- C$25,000 start-up deposit if you intend to practice your trade or profession outside the Montreal Metropolitan Community (MMC) area;
- C$50,000 start-up deposit if you plan to practice your trade or profession in the MMC area.
- That the foreign national has net assets of at least CAD$100,000; and
- That the foreign national has at least two years of experience as a self-employed worker in their profession or trade.
The Quebec Self-Employed Worker program is a point-based system. Immigration Quebec will assess a foreign national on the following criteria:
- Age
- Education
- Relevant experience
- Language abilities in English and/or French
- Previous stay in Quebec
- Family members who already live in Quebec
- Spouse’s education, age and French language abilities
- Financial resources
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