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Applying for a Foreign Credential Recognition Loan
Low-interest loans for foreign credential recognition
Last Update: May 17, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2024
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides low-interest loans of up to $15,000 to help people have foreign credentials recognized in Quebec. It supports applications related to skills recognition and can be requested online through mandated organizations.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Newcomers to Canada
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Foreign credential recognition.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- People trained or graduated outside Canada.
- Canadian citizens, permanent residents, refugees, protected persons, and temporary foreign workers with a valid open work permit.
Who is not eligible
- Asylum seekers.
- Foreign students.
Eligible expenses
- Loan funding for costs related to foreign credential recognition.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by mandated organizations.
- Approved applicants receive a low-interest loan through a financial institution.
- Funding is only available after the application is accepted.
Additional information
- Applications are analyzed by mandated organizations.
- The loan is offered through a financial institution after approval.
- It is possible to obtain more than one loan, but the first must be repaid before a second is requested.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Applying for a Foreign Credential Recognition Loan Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Applying for a Foreign Credential Recognition Loan. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Applying for a Foreign Credential Recognition Loan?
This program provides low-interest loans of up to $15,000 to help people have foreign credentials recognized in Quebec. It supports applications related to skills recognition and can be requested online through mandated organizations.
How much funding can be received?
Applying for a Foreign Credential Recognition Loan Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Applying for a Foreign Credential Recognition Loan program?
To be eligible for the Applying for a Foreign Credential Recognition Loan program, you must:
Trained or graduated outside Canada.
Meets one immigration or work status requirement.
Online application through a mandated organization.
Who can I contact for more information about the Applying for a Foreign Credential Recognition Loan?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Applying for a Foreign Credential Recognition Loan available?
The Applying for a Foreign Credential Recognition Loan program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Applying for a Foreign Credential Recognition Loan a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Applying for a Foreign Credential Recognition Loan is a Loans and Capital investments
Who are the financial supporters of the Applying for a Foreign Credential Recognition Loan?
Applying for a Foreign Credential Recognition Loan is funded by Government of Québec