Work permits for Quebec skilled workers who applied for the Programme de sélection des travailleurs qualifiés

Who’s eligible

To be eligible for this work permit, you must meet all of the requirements:

• You were invited to apply for permanent selection under the PSTQ.
• You submitted your demande de sélection permanente to Quebec.
• You’re in one of the following situations:
  • You have a valid employer-specific work permit that expires on or before December 31, 2026.
  • You had an employer-specific work permit that expired but you applied to extend it before the expiry date.
  • You have an employer-specific work permit that expired between March 13, 2026 and December 31, 2026. You didn’t apply to extend it, and now you’re out of status.
• Your work permit is for an employer in Quebec.
• You have a new job offer from the employer that’s listed on your work permit.
• You’ll continue working in Quebec.

Steps to apply for your work permit

You must apply online for this work permit.

Who’s eligible to apply on paper

You’re eligible to apply on paper if you

• have a disability that prevents you from applying online
• are applying under the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program
• hold an identity or travel document for non-national residents, refugees or stateless persons

To apply online, you need

• a scanner or camera to create electronic copies of your documents
• a valid credit or debit card

Credit cards and prepaid cards

We accept credit cards and prepaid cards from:

• Visa^®
• MasterCard^®
• American Express^®
• JCB^®
• UnionPay^® (for online applications only; debit cards not accepted)

If you use a prepaid credit card, keep it for at least 18 months after you pay to make refunds easier. Find more on prepaid cards.

We also accept all Visa Debit cards.The card you use doesn't have to be in your name. The cardholder’s name will appear on the receipt but it does not need to match your application.

Debit cards

It must:

• be from a Canadian bank using INTERAC^® Online, and
• be registered for online banking through your bank’s website.

We also accept all Debit MasterCard^® and Visa^® Debit cards. If your card has the Visa Debit logo on it, alone or with the INTERAC^® Online logo, select Visa Debit as your payment method.

The card you use does not have to be in your name. The cardholder’s name will appear on the receipt but it does not need to match your application.

1. Create an account or sign in

   You need an account to apply online. You can use your account to

   • submit your application forms
   • check your status

2. Get your document checklist

   Answer the following questions in the online account, exactly as shown, to get the right document checklist:

   • When asked “How long are you planning to stay in Canada?” select “Temporarily – more than 6 months.”
   • When asked “What is your current immigration status in Canada?” select “Worker.”
   • When asked “Do you have a written job offer?” select “Yes.”
   • When asked “Which option best describes your work situation?” select “I’m applying for a work permit through an active pilot project or an active Public Policy for work permits announced by IRCC.”

3. Fill out the form and upload your documents

   You need to complete the following form: Application to Change Conditions, Extend my Stay or Remain in Canada as a Worker (IMM 5710).

   Important: You must type the code PPTR2PRQC2026 in the Job Title field of the IMM 5710 form.

   If your work permit expired and you’re applying to restore your status

   You can apply to get a work permit and to restore your status using the same form.

   In the first section of the form, under question 3, “I am applying for one or more of the following:” make sure you also choose “Restore my status as a worker.”

   Documents to upload

   In your online account, upload the following documents in the fields indicated below:

   • Upload a copy of your job offer or contract to the Offer of Employment field in the Supporting documents section.
     • The offer or contract must show that you’re working in Quebec.
   • Upload proof that you submitted your demande de sélection permanente under the PSTQ to the Client Information field.

4. Pay your fees

   At the end of your application, we’ll ask you to pay the following fees with a valid credit card or debit card:

   • work permit processing fee ($155)
   • biometrics fee ($85 per person)—if you need to give biometrics
   • restoration fee ($246.25)—if you need to restore your status

5. Submit a complete application

   Once you have completed all the forms, provided all the required documents and paid your fees, submit your application.

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