October 2026
PEQ: Quebec's Fast Track for Graduates
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What This Program Is
The Quebec Experience Program, known as PEQ, is a selection pathway for people who already have a real connection to Quebec through their studies or their job. It's designed for international graduates and temporary foreign workers who want to turn their time in Quebec into permanent residence.
How It Works for You
If you're selected under PEQ, you receive a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ), which you then use to apply to the federal government for permanent residence. Because PEQ is built around people who are already established in Quebec, the process is generally faster than Quebec's general skilled worker selection.
Who It's For
PEQ fits two main groups well: recent graduates of an eligible Quebec program of study, and temporary foreign workers with qualifying Quebec work experience. Both groups typically need a certain level of French, so building your French skills early is one of the best things you can do to prepare.
What are the benefits of the Quebec Experience Program?
PEQ offers a quicker route to a Quebec Selection Certificate than many other pathways, since it's built for people who already study or work in the province. It also lets graduates and workers turn time they've already invested in Quebec directly into a plan for permanent residence.
What documents do I need?
You'll generally need proof of your diploma or work experience, proof of your French language level, and identity documents. Always confirm the complete, current document list on the official Québec immigration website before you apply, since requirements can be updated.
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