Work permit options while seeking permanent residence
You may be eligible to get a work permit as a Quebec investor, entrepreneur or self-employed person while you’re seeking permanent residence.
Investors
You may be able to apply for either of the following work permits. Check the eligibility criteria before you apply.
Entrepreneurs
You may be eligible to apply for an employer-specific work permit.
Learn more about working in Quebec as an entrepreneur (PDF, 996 KB) (in French only).
- To find the information on working in Canada, go to page 67.
Self-employed
You may be eligible to apply for an employer-specific work permit if you’ve received a Quebec Selection Certificate (Certificat de sélection du Québec).
Learn about applying to work in Canada before you get permanent residence.