On July 3, Qu\u00e9bec\u2019s Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration (MIFI) held immigration selections under all four streams of the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ).<\/p>\n
A total of 501 provincial immigration candidates received invitations in this draw, with the greatest share going to workers with intermediate and manual skills (stream 2).<\/p>\n
Learn more about your options for immigrating to Quebec Qu\u00e9bec has now held six PSTQ<\/a> selection rounds in 2026, with the latest issuing the fewest invitations.<\/p>\n Draw details<\/p>\n Selections for all PSTQ four streams were made from the Arrima pool on June 26, 2026, at 10:53 a.m.<\/p>\n Stream 1: Highly qualified and specialized skills<\/p>\n A total of 74 invitations were issued across all three exercises under stream 1<\/a> of the PSTQ to workers in TEER<\/a> 0\u20132 occupations who currently reside in Qu\u00e9bec and have 12 months of work experience within the last five years.<\/p>\n \tExerciseInvitations issued<\/p>\n \tExercise 1 \u2013 Qualifying diploma + priority occupation (TEER 1, 2)31<\/p>\n \tExercise 2 \u2013 Qualifying diploma + priority occupation (TEER 2)5<\/p>\n \tExercise 3 \u2013 Qualifying diploma + priority occupation (TEER 0\u20132)38<\/p>\n How selection criteria differed across each exercise:<\/p>\n Under exercise 1, candidates required:\u00a0<\/p>\n A score of at least 628 points; andTheir main occupation to be related to a priority sector and in one of the following five NOCs:\u00a0Early childhood educators and assistants (42202)\u00a0Instructors for persons with disabilities (42203)\u00a0Pharmacy technicians (32124)\u00a0Social and community service workers (42201)\u00a0Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies (41301)\u00a0 <\/p>\n Under exercise 2, candidates required:\u00a0<\/p>\n A score of at least 726 points; andTheir main occupation to be related to a priority sector and in one of the following five NOCs:\u00a0Aircraft mechanics and inspectors (72404) \u00a0Chefs (62200) \u00a0Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (72400) \u00a0Electromechanical technicians (72422) \u00a0Food service supervisors (62020)\u00a0 <\/p>\n Under exercise 3, candidates required:\u00a0<\/p>\n A score of at least 656 points; and\u00a0Their main occupation to be related to a priority sector and in one of the following 19 NOCs:\u00a0Bricklayers (72320) \u00a0Carpenters (72310) \u00a0Civil engineering technologists and technicians (22300) \u00a0Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (72400) \u00a0Crane operators (72500) \u00a0Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians (22310) Electromechanical technicians (72422) \u00a0Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (72401) \u00a0Industrial and manufacturing engineers (21321) \u00a0Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians (22302) \u00a0Insulators (72321) \u00a0Ironworkers (72105) \u00a0Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors (72100) \u00a0Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians (22301) \u00a0Powerline technicians (72203) \u00a0Sheet metal workers (72102) \u00a0Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers (72301) \u00a0Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers (72204) \u00a0Welders and related machine operators (72106) A total of 289 invitations were issued across all three exercises under stream 2<\/a> of the PSTQ to workers in TEER 3\u20135 occupations who currently reside in Qu\u00e9bec.<\/p>\n \tExerciseInvitations issued<\/p>\n \tExercise 1 \u2013 Qualifying diploma + work experience + priority occupations (TEER 3)35<\/p>\n \tExercise 2 \u2013 Qualifying diploma + work experience + priority occupations (TEER 3\u20135)14<\/p>\n \tExercise 3 \u2013 Qualifying diploma + TEER 4 or 5 primary occupation240<\/p>\n How selection criteria differed across each exercise:<\/p>\n Under exercise 1, candidates required:\u00a0<\/p>\n A score of at least 628 points;\u00a0A primary occupation falling under TEER 3\u20135;\u00a0At least 24 months of work experience in their main occupation in the last five years (minimum of 12 in Quebec); and\u00a0Their main occupation to be related to a priority sector and in one of the following three NOCs:\u00a0Medical laboratory assistants and related technical workers (33101) \u00a0Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (33102) \u00a0Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants (33103)\u00a0 <\/p>\n Under exercise 2, candidates required:\u00a0<\/p>\n A score of at least 726 points;\u00a0A primary occupation falling under TEER 3\u20135;\u00a0At least 24 months of work experience in their main occupation in the last five years (minimum of 12 in Quebec); and\u00a0Their main occupation to be related to a priority sector and in one of the following five NOCs:\u00a0Cooks (63200) \u00a0Counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations (65201) \u00a0Food and beverage servers (65200) \u00a0Light duty cleaners (65310) \u00a0Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (54100)\u00a0 <\/p>\n Under exercise 3, candidates required:\u00a0<\/p>\n A score of at least 628 points; and\u00a0A primary occupation falling under TEER 4 or 5.\u00a0 A total of 131 invitations were issued across all four exercises under stream 3<\/a> of the PSTQ to candidates intending to work in a regulated profession, and are currently residing in Qu\u00e9bec.<\/p>\n \tExerciseInvitations issued<\/p>\n \tExercise 1 \u2013 Priority occupations (TEER 1, 2)84<\/p>\n \tExercise 2 \u2013 Priority occupations (TEER 1, 2)41<\/p>\n \tExercise 3 \u2013 Priority occupations (TEER 3, 5)<5<\/p>\n \tExercise 4 \u2013 TEER 4 or 5 occupation<5<\/p>\n How selection criteria differed across each exercise:<\/p>\n Under exercise 1, candidates required:\u00a0<\/p>\n A score of at least 628 points;\u00a0Intent to practice in a regulated TEER 0\u20132 occupation; and\u00a0Their main occupation to be related to a priority sector and in one of the following 26 NOCs:\u00a0Audiologists and speech-language pathologists (31112) \u00a0Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists (32123) \u00a0Clinical and laboratory medicine specialists (31100) \u00a0Dental hygienists and dental therapists (32111) \u00a0Dental technologists and technicians (32112) \u00a0Dietitians and nutritionists (31121) \u00a0Elementary school and kindergarten teachers (41221) \u00a0General practitioners and family physicians (31102) \u00a0Licensed practical nurses (32101) \u00a0Medical laboratory technologists (32120) \u00a0Medical radiation technologists (32121) \u00a0Nurse practitioners (31302) \u00a0Nursing coordinators and supervisors (31300) \u00a0Occupational therapists (31203) \u00a0Opticians (32100) \u00a0Paramedical occupations (32102) \u00a0Pharmacists (31120) \u00a0Physiotherapists (31202) \u00a0Psychologists (31200) \u00a0Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses (31301) \u00a0Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists (32103) \u00a0Secondary school teachers (41220) \u00a0Social workers (41300) \u00a0Surgical specialists (31101) \u00a0Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies (41301) \u00a0Veterinarians (31103)\u00a0 <\/p>\n Under exercise 2, candidates required:\u00a0<\/p>\n A score of at least 656 points;\u00a0Intent to practice in a regulated TEER 0\u20132 occupation; and\u00a0Their main occupation to be related to a priority sector and in one of the following 26 NOCs:\u00a0Aerospace engineers (21390) \u00a0Bricklayers (72320) \u00a0Carpenters (72310) \u00a0Civil engineers (21300) \u00a0Civil engineering technologists and technicians (22300) \u00a0Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (72400) \u00a0Crane operators (72500) \u00a0Electrical and electronics engineers (21310) \u00a0Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians (22310) \u00a0Electricians (except industrial and power system) (72200) \u00a0Electromechanical technicians (72422) \u00a0Elevator constructors and mechanics (72406) \u00a0Geological engineers (21331) \u00a0Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics (72402) \u00a0Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (72401) \u00a0Industrial and manufacturing engineers (21321) \u00a0Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians (22302) \u00a0Insulators (72321) \u00a0Ironworkers (72105) \u00a0Mechanical engineers (21301) \u00a0Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians (22301) \u00a0Metallurgical and materials engineers (21322) \u00a0Plumbers (72300) \u00a0Powerline technicians (72203) \u00a0Sheet metal workers (72102) \u00a0Welders and related machine operators (72106)\u00a0 <\/p>\n Under exercise 3, candidates required:\u00a0<\/p>\n A score of at least 656 points;\u00a0Intent to practice in regulated TEER 3\u20135 occupation;\u00a0Their main occupation to be related to a priority sector and in one of the following eight NOCs:\u00a0Construction trades helpers and labourers (75110) \u00a0Drillers and blasters \u2013 surface mining, quarrying and construction (73402) \u00a0Floor covering installers (73113) \u00a0Glaziers (73111) \u00a0Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) (73112) \u00a0Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers, and lathers (73102) \u00a0Roofers and shinglers (73110) \u00a0Tile setters (73101)\u00a0 <\/p>\n Under exercise 4, candidates required:\u00a0<\/p>\n A score of at least 475 points; and\u00a0Intent to practice in a regulated TEER 4 or 5 occupation.\u00a0\u00a0 A total of seven invitations were issued across one exercise under stream 4<\/a> of the PSTQ, to candidates with at least 36 months of work experience in the last five years.<\/p>\n Invitations went to individuals with a positive opinion issued by a partner of the MIFI in one of the following targeted fields:<\/p>\n Strategic economic sectors; For more information about each, see Qu\u00e9bec\u2019s official PSTQ webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n Note: to qualify for the July 3 selection round, foreign nationals were also required to meet the following stream-specific eligibility requirements:<\/p>\n All candidates were required to:\u00a0<\/p>\n Have a primary occupation falling under TEER 0\u20132;\u00a0Not intend to practice a regulated profession listed in the Minist\u00e8re\u2019s List of Regulated Professions<\/a>;\u00a0\u00a0Demonstrate a French language proficiency of level 7 or higher for both oral skills, and a level 5 or higher in both written skills; and\u00a0\u00a0Accompanying spouses (if applicable) needed a level 4 or higher in both oral skills.\u00a0Complete one-year of full-time study in the province and have one of the following Qu\u00e9bec diplomas: vocational diploma or attestation of vocational specialization, college or technical college diploma, certificate, specialized graduate diploma, minor or major, bachelor\u2019s degree, or master\u2019s degree or doctorate.\u00a0 <\/p>\n All candidates were required to:\u00a0<\/p>\n Not intend to practice a regulated profession listed in the Minist\u00e8re\u2019s List of Regulated Professions;\u00a0\u00a0Demonstrate a French language proficiency of level 5 or higher in both oral skills; and\u00a0Accompanying spouses (if applicable) needed a level 4 or higher in both oral skills.\u00a0Complete education equivalent to a Qu\u00e9bec high school diploma or a two-year full-time general post-secondary program, or a full-time study program lasting at least one year that is equivalent to a qualifying Qu\u00e9bec credential.\u00a0\u00a0A qualifying Qu\u00e9bec credential includes: a vocational diploma or attestation of vocational specialization (more than 600 hours in Qu\u00e9bec), college or technical college diploma, certificate, specialized graduate diploma, minor or major, bachelor\u2019s degree, or master\u2019s degree or doctorate.\u00a0 <\/p>\n All candidates were required to demonstrate a French language proficiency of level 7 or higher for both oral skills, and a level 5 or higher in both written skills. Accompanying spouses (if applicable) needed a level 4 or higher in both oral skills.\u00a0<\/p>\n About the PSTQ<\/p>\n The Skilled Worker Selection Program is Qu\u00e9bec\u2019s principal economic immigration pathway for skilled workers seeking to settle permanently in the province.<\/p>\n Prospective candidates must first submit a declaration of interest through Arrima, after which their profile is entered into Qu\u00e9bec\u2019s declaration-of-interest database and assessed according to factors that support successful economic and social integration.<\/p>\n The PSTQ comprises four streams, and the stream under which a candidate may be invited is determined primarily by their declared occupation and its National Occupational Classification<\/a> category.<\/p>\n Qu\u00e9bec periodically invites candidates who meet specified selection criteria to apply for permanent selection. Successful applicants receive a Qu\u00e9bec Selection Certificate<\/a> (CSQ) and may subsequently apply to the federal government for PR<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n
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\nStream 2: Intermediate and manual skills<\/p>\n
\nStream 3: Regulated professions<\/p>\n
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