Quebec Invites 523 Skilled Workers Across All PSTQ Streams

Quebec PSTQ Draw Results for July 30, 2026

Quebec distributed invitations among the four PSTQ streams according to occupation, TEER category, work experience, education, French-language ability and other targeted criteria.

Stream 2 accounted for more than half of the invitations, reflecting Quebec’s continued demand for intermediate, technical, service and manual occupations.

Stream 1: Highly Qualified and Specialized Skills

Quebec issued 105 invitations through three separate exercises under Stream 1.

Candidates selected under Stream 1 were generally residing in Quebec and had at least 12 months of experience in their main occupation during the previous five years.

Selected occupations included professionals and technicians working in healthcare, science, engineering, social services, education, technology and skilled trades.

Examples included:

• Biologists and related scientists;
• Physicists and astronomers;
• Pharmacy technicians;
• Early childhood educators and assistants;
• Cybersecurity specialists;
• Data scientists;
• Engineering managers;
• Carpenters and bricklayers;
• Welders and related machine operators;
• Heavy-duty equipment mechanics.

The exact occupation list and minimum score depended on the exercise under which the candidate was selected.

Stream 2: Intermediate and Manual Skills

Stream 2 received the largest share of invitations, with 296 candidates selected through three exercises.

Candidates under the first two exercises needed eligible education, work experience and a priority occupation.

Targeted occupations included:

• Medical administrative assistants;
• Medical laboratory assistants;
• Nurse aides and patient service associates;
• Pharmacy assistants;
• Home support workers and caregivers;
• Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants;
• Cooks;
• Light-duty cleaners.

The largest exercise invited 249 candidates whose primary occupation was classified in TEER 4 or 5, without publishing a specific occupation list.

Stream 3: Regulated Professions

Quebec issued 110 invitations to candidates intending to work in regulated professions.

Healthcare accounted for a large portion of the occupations targeted in the first exercise.

Examples included:

• Family physicians and medical specialists;
• Registered nurses and nurse practitioners;
• Licensed practical nurses;
• Pharmacists;
• Physiotherapists and occupational therapists;
• Psychologists;
• Dentists and dental hygienists;
• Medical laboratory technologists;
• Medical radiation technologists;
• Social workers and teachers.

The second exercise included regulated engineering and skilled-trade occupations such as civil engineers, electricians, plumbers, industrial mechanics, welders and heating, refrigeration and air-conditioning mechanics.

Immigration selection does not replace professional licensing. A candidate intending to practise a regulated occupation must separately satisfy the requirements of the responsible Quebec regulatory body.

Stream 4: Exceptional Talent

Quebec issued 12 invitations under the Exceptional Talent stream.

Candidates were selected based on either:

• A positive opinion issued by a recognized partner of Quebec’s immigration ministry in an eligible field; or
• Documentary evidence of an eligible exceptional achievement together with education equivalent to a Quebec doctorate.

Candidates generally needed at least 36 months of experience in their primary occupation during the previous five years.

Unlike the other streams, the Exceptional Talent selection was not based on a published minimum Arrima score.

What Is Quebec’s Skilled Worker Selection Program?

The Skilled Worker Selection Program is Quebec’s principal economic immigration pathway for skilled workers seeking permanent selection by the province.

The PSTQ replaced the former Regular Skilled Worker Program and is divided into four streams designed for different occupational and professional profiles.

The appropriate stream is primarily determined by the candidate’s main occupation, its National Occupational Classification code and whether the occupation is regulated in Quebec.

General PSTQ Requirements

Eligibility differs by stream, but candidates may be assessed on:

• The TEER category of their main occupation;
• Work experience in the occupation;
• Education and Quebec diplomas;
• French-language proficiency;
• Whether the occupation is regulated;
• Current residence in Quebec;
• Work or study experience in Quebec;
• Age and family circumstances;
• The accompanying spouse’s French-language ability;
• Regional and labour-market priorities.

French-language requirements

Stream 1 and higher-skilled Stream 3 candidates generally require French at level 7 or higher in oral expression and comprehension, along with level 5 or higher in written expression and comprehension.

Stream 2 and lower-TEER Stream 3 candidates generally require French at level 5 or higher in oral expression and comprehension.

An accompanying spouse may generally need level 4 or higher in oral French when the applicable stream requires spouse-language results.

The exact criteria applied in an invitation round can be more restrictive than the program’s general minimum requirements.

How the Arrima Expression-of-Interest Process Works

1. Create an Arrima account. The candidate creates an online profile through Quebec’s Arrima portal.
2. Submit a declaration of interest. The profile includes information about occupation, work experience, education, French ability, family and connections to Quebec.
3. Enter the declaration-of-interest database. Quebec evaluates profiles and identifies candidates matching current economic and labour-market priorities.
4. Receive an invitation. Candidates who meet the criteria of a selection exercise may be invited to apply for permanent selection.
5. Submit supporting documents. The invited candidate must provide evidence supporting the information declared in the Arrima profile.

Submitting an Arrima profile does not guarantee an invitation. Invitation criteria and minimum scores can change from one round to another.

What Happens After Receiving a PSTQ Invitation?

1. Review the invitation carefully. Confirm the stream, occupation and selection exercise under which the invitation was issued.
2. Submit the permanent-selection application. Complete the provincial forms and upload the required evidence before the deadline.
3. Pay the provincial processing fees. The required government fees must be paid when submitting the application.
4. Respond to document requests. Quebec may request updated language results, employment records, education documents or other evidence.
5. Receive a Quebec Selection Certificate. An approved applicant receives a Certificat de sélection du Québec.
6. Apply for Canadian permanent residence. The applicant then submits a separate federal application to IRCC.

Quebec selects the applicant for immigration to the province, while the federal government remains responsible for medical, criminal, security and final permanent residence assessments.

How Always Canada Group Can Help

Always Canada Group is a Canadian immigration consultancy led by Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants.

Our Quebec immigration services may include:

• Reviewing preliminary PSTQ eligibility;
• Identifying the appropriate PSTQ stream;
• Reviewing the candidate’s NOC and TEER classification;
• Assessing French-language requirements;
• Reviewing Quebec education and work experience;
• Preparing or reviewing an Arrima declaration of interest;
• Preparing the permanent-selection application after invitation;
• Reviewing regulated-profession considerations;
• Preparing the federal permanent residence application after CSQ;
• Reviewing previous Quebec immigration refusals.

Always Canada Group cannot guarantee an Arrima invitation, CSQ or permanent residence approval.

Provincial selection decisions remain with Quebec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration. Final permanent residence decisions remain with IRCC.

Book a Quebec immigration consultation with Always Canada Group to review your occupation, French-language level and permanent residence options.