The Québec Experience Program (PEQ)
The PEQ is administered by the Government of Quebec, which serves as the official source of information.
- What is the PEQ?
The Québec Experience Program (PEQ) is a fast-track process for foreign students graduating in Québec to obtain a Québec Selection Certificate (CSQ), a key step for permanent residency.
The PEQ is aimed at foreign students and skilled temporary workers who wish to settle permanently in Québec.
- Eligibility Requirements for Québec Graduates
To be eligible as a graduate, you must:
- Intend to work in Québec without having direct or indirect control over the hiring company.
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have an oral French proficiency of level 7 and written proficiency of level 5 on the Québec French competency scale.
- Be legally present in Québec at the time of application.
- Demonstrate financial self-sufficiency.
- Specific Conditions
- Obtain an eligible diploma (most of LaSalle College’s technical DCS programs qualify) within the 36 months preceding the application.
- Complete a full-time study program at an institution located in Québec.
- Have resided in Québec for at least half of your study program.
- Complete a study program in French (meaning 75% of the courses were conducted in French).
Our Programs Eligible for the PEQ
Temporary suspension of PEQ applications for new graduates
[Update of October 31, 2024]
The Government of Québec temporarily suspends the PEQ - Graduate Stream.
Important note: International students wishing to apply to LaSalle College are NOT affected by this announcement, as they will graduate well after the anticipated lifting of the moratorium.
FAQ about the temporary suspension of PEQ applications
On October 30, 2024, the Québec Government announced a temporary suspension of certain permanent immigration programs due to anticipated higher-than-expected demand.
FAQ about the PEQ
In the event of a discrepancy between the information on our website and FAQ, and that on the official Government of Québec website, the information on the Government of Québec website shall prevail.
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
Interested in the PGWP instead?
The PGWP could allow international graduates of certain designated programs to work in Québec after completing their studies.
