This qualitative research aims to reach a better understanding of thefactors which facilitate and hinder the socioeconomic integration ofwomen in northern Quebec. Results: The discourse of the womeninterviewed shows that the factors which facilitated their integration,after a few years in the Abitibi region, are: langage classes,validation of their diplomas, being in a relationship, having a networkof friends, integration of their children, and also the economicsecurity provided by their spouse. On the other hand, obstacles whichhave hindered their integration are: language barriers, a lack ofvaried training for immigrant women in such regions and theunavailability of certain more specialized medical services.Conclusion: This study demonstrates the need to pay special attentionto the exosystem (e.g., the world of work as well as the organizationof social, community and educational services) as well as themacrosystem (values and norms of the host society) so that immigrantwomen in remote areas can benefit from a more harmonious integration.