Quebec Pilot Program for Workers in AI, IT and Visual Effects Sectors (QITP)
Selection
- Q.C: Quebec
- C.E: Canadian Experience
- F.R: Francophone
Applicant
Visa
- Permanent Resident
Status
- Open
This pilot program came into effect on April 22, 2021, and will end on January 1, 2026.
The pilot program accepts a total of 700 applications for the application period is from November 23, 2023, to December 31, 2024:
200 for Québec graduates or temporary workers in AI sector, with a maximum of 100 for Francization Profile. 500 for foreign workers in IT and visual effects sector, including up to 200 for Francization Profile.
As of December 1, 2023, at 4:15 p.m., the maximum Francization applications in IT and visual effects have been reached, and no more submissions are accepted.
GSB
QC-SB
SUMMARY
Quebec Pilot Program for Workers in the Artificial Intelligence, Information Technologies and Visual Effects Sectors
(QITP)
The Quebec Pilot Program for Workers in the Artificial Intelligence, Information Technologies and Visual Effects Sectors gives foreign workers or international graduates AI and foreign workers in IT and VE the opportunity to apply to permanently live and work in Quebec. Applicants must be either currently employed in Quebec or who have a job offer from a Quebec employer.
Before you can apply for the program you must create a profile in the Quebec Arrima portal (➨Page).
This pilot program is divided into two sections:
- Artificial intelligence;
- information technologies and visual effects, such as video games
Each stream contains two profiles: one for French speakers (Francophone profile) and one for non-French speakers (Farncization profile).