Quebec Immigration Program Changes: What You Need to Know

Quebec Immigration Program Changes: What You Need to Know

Quebec is making significant changes to its immigration programs, affecting temporary foreign workers and international student graduates. The Quebec Experience Program (PEQ), a key pathway for these individuals, will be permanently closed on November 19, 2025.

Both the Graduate and Temporary Foreign Worker streams under the PEQ have been on hold since October 2024, with no plans for reopening. Furthermore, Quebec’s three permanent immigration pilot programs for various professions will also come to an end by January 1, 2026.

  • Food processing workers
  • Orderlies
  • AI, IT, and visual effects professionals

Only the Francophone profile of the AI stream will remain open until December 31, 2025. Following these changes, the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ) will be the sole permanent residence pathway for skilled workers in Quebec. Interested applicants must now submit a Declaration of Interest through the Arrima portal to be considered for permanent selection.

While applications already in progress under the PEQ or pilot programs will continue to be processed, new applications will not be accepted after the specified closure dates. However, family additions to existing applications will still be accommodated.