In Quebec immigration procedures, applicants may be represented by unpaid persons such as family or friends, or by paid authorized representatives including lawyers, notaries, or recognized immigration consultants. It is mandatory to declare representation to the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration and submit a power of attorney according to the specific program requirements.

• Applicants may be represented by unpaid persons (family members or friends) or paid authorized representatives.
• Authorized paid representatives include lawyers in good standing with the Barreau du Québec, notaries in good standing with the Chambre des notaires du Québec, individuals with special authorization from these bodies, or recognized immigration consultants registered with the Registre québécois des consultants en immigration.
• Applicants must declare representation to the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration to avoid rejection or fines.
• A power of attorney must be submitted to appoint a representative, with submission methods varying by immigration program (e.g., online via Arrima for Foreign Students and Québec Experience Program, by mail for others).
• No priority or special treatment is given for using an immigration professional.

• Mandatory declaration of representation and submission of power of attorney to the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration.

• All applicants to Quebec immigration programs who choose to be represented by another person.

• Declare representation in your application and submit a power of attorney according to your immigration program.
• Foreign Students Program and Québec Experience Program require online submission via Arrima platform.
• Regular Skilled Worker Program requires power of attorney and a Declaration of the candidate for immigration form sent by mail.
• Other programs require mailing the power of attorney to the specified Ministry address.

• Last update: February 12, 2026

• https://www.quebec.ca/en/immigration/get-represented-immigration-procedures

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