In another significant milestone for Quebec immigration, the province has invited more than 2,500 skilled workers to apply for permanent residents in Canada through its PSTQ streams continuing to fulfill its commitment to attract skilled and talented professionals in order to address the labour shortage and support economic needs.
The latest round of invitation for the Quebec immigration was held on June 4, 2026, inviting a total of 2,549 invitations under four streams of its Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ) with the majority of invitations being workers with highly qualified and specialized skills (42.9 %). As considered to be the fifth draw of the year, the latest selections were made from the Arrima Quebec pool on June 1, 2026 at 6.00 a.m.
Quebec Migration: Draw Details
The latest invitation was made across four dedicated streams under the PSTQ program. The below mentioned table enlists all the draw details with their minimum scores, selected occupations which are as follows:
1. Highly Skilled and Specialized Skills
A total of 1,094 invitations were made against 4 exercises listed under this category. Well, general requirements essential under this stream is as follows:
Requirements | Details |
Settlement | Must be presently living in Quebec |
Occupation | occupations under TEER 0, 1, 2 |
Work experience | Have 12 months work experience in the last 5 years |
Language proficiency | have French proficiency of level 5 or higher for oral skills |
Education | Complete education equivalent to a Quebec’s high school diploma or a two year full time general post-secondary program, or a full-time one year program lasting at least one year that is equivalent to a qualifying Quebec credentials |
The four Exercise made under the first stream of Highly Skilled and Specialized Skills with their selection criterias are as follows:
Number of Exercise | Score or TEER category occupation | Invitations Issued |
Exercise 1 Qualifying Québec diploma | 677 points | 459 |
Exercise 2 Qualifying Québec diploma + priority occupation | 379 points under (TEER 1–2) | 239 |
Exercise 3 Qualifying Québec diploma + priority occupation | 666 points (TEER 1–2) | 165 |
Exercise 4 Qualifying Québec diploma | 692 points | 231 |
2. Intermediate and Manual Skills
Under the stream 2 Intermediate and Manual skills, a total of 756 invitations were made to skilled workers. Here is a clear representation of certain requirements made under the Stream 2 of PSTQ program:
Requirements | Details |
Settlement | Must be presently living in Quebec |
Occupation | occupations under TEER 3, 4, 5 |
Work experience | Have 24 months work experience in the last 5 years (12 in the province) |
Language proficiency | have French proficiency of level 7 or higher for oral and level 5 for written skills |
Education | Completed one year of full time study in the province and have one of Quebec's diplomas – vocational diploma or attestation of vocational specialization, college or technical college diploma, certificate, specialized graduate diploma, minor or major, bachelor’s degree, or master’s degree or doctorate. |
The four exercises listed under the stream 2 Intermediate and Manual Skills are as follows:
Number of Exercise | Score or TEER category occupation | Invitations Issued |
Exercise 1 Qualifying Québec diploma | 624 points | 229 |
Exercise 2 Qualifying Québec diploma + priority occupation | 330 points under (TEER 3) | 256 |
Exercise 3 Qualifying Québec diploma + priority occupation | 653 points (TEER 3–5) | 90 |
Exercise 4 Qualifying Québec diploma | 652 points | 181 |
3. Regulated Professions
A total of 677 invitations issued across five exercises under the stream of Regulated Professions. Below mentioned is a clear representation of its general requirements are as follows:
Requirements | Details |
Settlement | Must be presently living in Quebec |
Occupation | Must practice a regulated profession appearing on the Ministère’s List of Regulated Professions |
Language proficiency | have French proficiency varying across different exercises |
Exercise 1 to 4 | French language proficiency of level 7+ for oral skills, level 5 or higher for written skills (accompanying spouses needed a level 4+ for oral skills) |
Exercise 5 | French language proficiency of level 5+ for oral skills (accompanying spouses need a level 4+ for oral skills) |
Requirements and number of invitations made under 5 different exercises are as follows:
Number of Exercise | Score or TEER category occupation | Invitations Issued |
Exercise 1 Qualifying Québec diploma | 562 points (TEER 0 - 2) | 73 |
Exercise 2 Priority occupation | 275 points under (TEER 1–2) | 393 |
Exercise 3 Priority occupation | 556 points (TEER 1–2) | 118 |
Exercise 4 Occupations | 580 points (TEER 0 – 2) | 71 |
Exercise 5 Occupations | 637 points (TEER 3 – 5) | 22 |
4. Exceptional Talent
A total of 22 invitations were issued across both the exercises under the exceptional talent stream. The clear representation of general requirements are:
Requirements | Details |
Work Experience | At least 36 months in the last five years |
The requirements for each exercise are as follows:
Number of Exercise | Requirements | Invitations Issued |
Exercise 1Positive opinion letter | A positive opinion letter issued by a partner of the Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration (MIFI) in one of the targeted fields listed on the department’s website | 17 |
Exercise 2 Exceptional achievement + doctorate | A document demonstrating an achievement listed on the MIFI’s List of Exceptional Achievements; and A level of education equivalent to a doctorate in Québec (including undergraduate doctorates) | 5 |
The latest Quebec immigration draw highlights the province’s continued effort to attract skilled professionals across a wide range of occupations with dedicated scores and level of work experience. By inviting a total of 2,549 applicants through the PSTQ stream, Quebec aims to address labour shortage needs while creating pathways for qualified workers to obtain permanent residence in Canada. With dedicated streams for highly skilled workers across different streams such as Highly skilled and specialized skills, Intermediate and manual skills, Regulated professions, and Exceptional talent, the province remains committed to select candidates who can contribute to economic growth and long-term development.
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