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Quebec Immigrant Investor Program

The Quebec Immigrant Investor Program (Programme des investisseurs immigrants du Québec) is administered by the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration (MIFI). It is a two-stage immigration process: applicants first obtain a Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ) from the province, and then apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for federal permanent residence.

To qualify, applicants must have a legally acquired net worth of at least $2 million CAD, at least two years of business management experience within the five years before applying, and must make a passive investment of $1.2 million CAD through a government-authorized financial intermediary for a period of five years, after which the capital is returned without interest. Applicants must also demonstrate intent to settle in Quebec.

Language requirements exist but are not as strict as in other programs — applicants are assessed for adaptability and language potential rather than minimum language test scores, though demonstrating some knowledge of French significantly strengthens an application given Quebec's language priorities.

The program is subject to intake caps and opens for a limited period each year when MIFI accepts applications. Timing and intake conditions vary and are confirmed at the time of consultation.

The flat legal fee of $25,000 + HST covers the full two-stage process — provincial Quebec selection application through to federal IRCC permanent residence. The $1.2 million investment and all government fees are entirely separate.

The Quebec selection stage can take 12–24+ months after application intake closes. Federal IRCC processing after the CSQ is issued typically adds another 12–18 months. Total timeline from application to permanent residence is commonly 2–4 years, subject to MIFI and IRCC processing times.
Stage 1 — Province of Quebec (MIFI). Stage 2 — Federal (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada / IRCC).

What Is Included

  • Eligibility assessment for the Quebec Immigrant Investor Program
  • Preparation of the Quebec provincial selection application (CSQ stage)
  • Preparation of all MIFI forms and supporting documentation
  • Financial net worth documentation strategy and document review
  • Business management experience documentation
  • Cover letter and document compilation for the Quebec stage
  • Preparation of the federal permanent residence application to IRCC after CSQ is issued
  • Response to any requests for additional information at either the provincial or federal stage
  • Guidance on biometrics and medical examination requirements

What Is Not Included

  • The $1.2 million passive investment (placed with a government-authorized financial intermediary — entirely separate)
  • Financial intermediary fees or administrative charges
  • Quebec provincial selection fee — MIFI: $17,875 for the principal applicant (at cost)
  • Federal IRCC government fees (processing fee, RPRF, biometrics — all at cost)
  • Language test fees, if applicable
  • Translation and notarization of financial and legal documents
  • Tax or wealth management advice in connection with the investment
  • Any Quebec settlement or integration services

Who This Service Is For

High-net-worth individuals with a legally acquired net worth of at least $2 million CAD
Business owners, executives, or managers with at least two years of business management experience
Investors seeking Canadian permanent residence through a passive, capital-return investment structure
Applicants who intend to settle in Quebec or who meet Quebec's selection criteria

Information Required from You

  • 1Passports for all applicants
  • 2Proof of legally acquired net worth of at least $2 million CAD (financial statements, tax returns, property valuations, business ownership documents)
  • 3Evidence of at least two years of business management experience within the last five years (employer letters, corporate records, contracts)
  • 4Proof of the $1.2 million investment through a government-authorized financial intermediary (intermediary confirmation letter)
  • 5Language test results (if available; knowledge of French is advantageous)
  • 6Education credentials
  • 7Police certificates from all countries of residence for 6+ months since age 18
  • 8Birth certificates and relationship documents for all included family members

Common Add-Ons

Quebec provincial selection fee (MIFI) — principal applicant$17,875 (at cost, paid to MIFI)
Federal processing fee — principal applicant$1,810 (at cost, paid to IRCC)
Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF) — principal applicant$575 (at cost, paid to IRCC)
Processing + RPRF — spouse or common-law partner$1,525 (at cost, paid to IRCC)
Processing fee — each dependent child$260 (at cost, paid to IRCC)
Biometrics (per person, if required)$85 (at cost, paid to IRCC)

Frequently Asked Questions

Important Limitations

  • •The $1.2 million investment is placed with a government-authorized financial intermediary and is entirely separate from all legal fees and government fees. The investment is returned after five years without interest.
  • •The Quebec Immigrant Investor Program is subject to annual intake caps. MIFI opens application intake for a limited time each year. Applications received outside the intake period are not accepted.
  • •Quebec selection does not guarantee federal permanent residence. IRCC independently assesses admissibility at the federal stage.
  • •The Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF) of $575 per adult is refundable if the federal application is refused. Other government fees are non-refundable.
  • •This program requires intending settlement in Quebec. Applicants who do not genuinely intend to settle in Quebec may face difficulties at the federal admissibility stage.

Fixed fee

$25,000

Plus HST

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