Personalized journeys, step by step.
Personalized immigration journeys — a step-by-step roadmap for each status. Choose your situation to access the procedures you need, in the right order.
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Your first actions, in order. From day 1 to the end of your first month. Order matters: no SIN → no bank ; no bank → no signed lease ; no lease → no health card.
- SIN
- bank
- lease
- RAMQ
Essential procedures — find yours
Directory of administrative steps in Quebec, sorted by priority. Browse and find yours in seconds. Directory of the main démarches in Quebec, sorted by priority of arrival rather than by topic.
- Paperwork
- RAMQ
- SAAQ
- taxes
Find your first job in Quebec
From a Quebec-style CV to your first paystub: the sequence to land (and keep) your first job in Quebec. CV must follow Quebec conventions: one page, no photo or date of birth, quantified achievements.
Your first year — season by season
Quebec changes radically from season to season. Here's what to know, anticipate, and prepare for each season of your first year. Four distinct seasons — each requires specific preparation.
International student
Steps specific to international-student status, in the order they arrive — from the CAQ to the path to permanent residence after graduation. Two layers of permission: provincial CAQ + federal study permit.
Temporary worker
Steps specific to temporary-worker status in Quebec, from the LMIA and closed permit through to the path to permanent residence. Your permit frames everything: type (closed, tied to an employer; open, for spouses/young professionals), conditions, duration.
Permanent resident
Steps and rights specific to permanent-resident status in Quebec, from maintaining your status to the path to Canadian citizenship. Access to nearly all public services: RAMQ, family allowance, Employment Insurance, free francisation.
Canadian citizen
Steps and rights after obtaining Canadian citizenship — from passport to family sponsorship, including voting rights. Canadian passport (one of the world's most powerful) and voting rights at every level: federal, provincial, municipal.
Explore all topics
Every guide is filed under a topic — pick yours and go straight to the steps that apply to you.
Your questions about journeys
Everything you need to know about our personalized journeys.
What is a personalized journey?
A journey (parcours) is a step-by-step roadmap designed specifically for your situation (student, temporary worker, etc.). Unlike a single guide, it takes you through multiple procedures in a logical order.
How do I know which journey to start with?
If you just arrived, the "Just arrived" journey covers your first 30 days, regardless of your status. After that, pick the journey that matches your current immigration status.
Do I need to create an account to follow my journey?
No, all journeys are free and accessible without an account. Your checklist progress is saved locally on your device.
What if my status changes?
You can switch to another journey at any time. For example, once your studies are done, you can move from the "Student" journey to the "Temporary worker" journey.