Quebec recently issued a total of 2,522 invitations for permanent selection through the province’s Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ).

These invitations were distributed across all four program streams, with the majority, approximately 44%, going to individuals being considered under stream 3 for regulated professionals.

This latest round marks the third selection conducted by Quebec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francization, and Integration (MIFI) in 2026.

Following the closure of the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ), the PSTQ has become the primary pathway for skilled workers to settle in Quebec.

Selections for all streams were made from the Arrima pool on March 16, 2026, at 6:00 a.m.

Draw Details

Stream 1: Highly Qualified and Specialized Skills

The MIFI issued 893 invitations through stream 1 of the PSTQ, dividing invitations between three selection categories.

Selection 1 involved 258 invitations for candidates residing in Quebec, meeting specific criteria such as a minimum score of 718 points under the PSTQ selection grid, and other requirements related to occupation, experience, and language proficiency.

• Had a main occupation listed under Training, Education, Experience, and Responsibilities (TEER) 0–2.
• Had at least 12 months of experience in their main TEER 0–2 occupation over the past five years.
• Demonstrated a French-language proficiency of level 7 or higher in oral and level 5 or higher in written skills.
• Not intended to practice a regulated profession appearing on the minister’s list.
• Completed a one-year, full-time study program and received a qualifying credential in Quebec.
• Hold a university, college, or vocational secondary school diploma from a Quebec-based institution.