Quebec’s Skilled Worker Selection Program Draws 2,555 Foreign Workers

Quebec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration (MIFI) recently conducted immigration selections under its Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ), issuing a total of 2,555 invitations across various streams. In the latest draw, invitations were extended to foreign workers in categories such as Highly qualified and specialized skills, Intermediate and manual skills, Regulated professions, and Exceptional talent streams.

Draw Details

Stream 1: Highly qualified and specialized skills

Under Stream 1, a total of 983 invitations were granted to workers with occupations in TEER 0, 1, or 2, residing in Quebec with a minimum of 12 months’ work experience. The invitations were distributed across three exercises, each with specific criteria.

Exercise Invitations issued
Exercise 1 — Quebec diploma (at least 900h or 30 credits) 379
Exercise 2 — Quebec diploma + priority occupations 354
Exercise 3 — Quebec diploma 250

Each exercise had varying criteria that applicants needed to meet. For instance, Exercise 1 required candidates to hold a Quebec diploma of at least 900 hours or 30 credits annually and achieve a minimum score of 716.