Quebec issues 501 invitations for the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ) under all four streams
Quebec issued 501 invitations for PSTQ across all four worker streams, with the majority going to intermediate and manual-skill workers. To date, the province has issued one of the lowest numbers of invitations for the same category. The selection round was conducted on June 26, 2026, from the Arrima Pool. The Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ) is an economic immigration program for those seeking Permanent Residence in the country while contributing to the high-demand job sectors.
Strategic Overview of the latest Quebec selection round for PSTQ
Stream 1: Highly Qualified and Specialized Skill Stream
Under this stream, the Ministry of Immigration, Francization, and Integration issued a total of 74 invitations to highly qualified professionals.
Stream 2: Intermediate and Manual Skills Stream
There have been 289 invitations issued under this specific worker stream, the highest among all four streams under the PSTQ.
Stream 3: Regulated Professions Stream
A total of 131 invitations are issued under the designated stream category for the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ) for professionals currently residing in Quebec who want to work in a regulated profession such as engineering, Law, nursing, or medicine, and Quebec regulates 46 such job sectors under the Professional Code.
Stream 4: Exceptional Talent
This stream is for individuals with 36 months (3 years) of work experience who have resided in the Quebec region for the past 5 years. Under the Exceptional Talent stream, a total of 7 invitations were issued under the following targeted fields for professionals who have been issued a positive opinion by a partner of the MIFI:
Research
Arts
Sports
Economic sectors
Eligibility Criteria to apply for PSTQ invitations issued
Apart from all the eligibility requirements above under the priority occupations and TEER category, there are several general provisions applicable to all streams equally, which are:
Applicants need to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) on the Arrima Portal before applying for PR and getting an invitation from Quebec’s immigration authorities.
The immigrant must be 18 years of age or above.
The applicant must have an intent to work and permanently settle in Canada.
Submit French Proficiency Test Scores before applying for jobs in Quebec.
What does the latest selection round for PSTQ mean for workers seeking PR in Quebec?
The most recent PSTQ draw shows that Quebec still prefers candidates with skills that match the current demands of the provincial labour market. Rather than relying solely on scores, the province is selecting candidates based on specific occupations and the requirements of the selected PSTQ streams to bridge gaps in the local workforce.
Candidates aspiring to gain permanent residency through Quebec's program should understand that the draw underscores the importance of maintaining a current Arrima profile, gaining experience in high-demand occupations, and meeting the province's language and other selection requirements. With each future targeted draw that will take place in Quebec, candidates with skills necessary for the province will have a better chance of receiving an invitation. Stay tuned with Izago Immigration Advisors for more immigration news and updates!
