A total of 2,552 ITAs issued on March 19, 2026, Quebec invited candidates to immigrate to the province through the Quebec Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ).
The latest round of invitation marks the third draw by Quebec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francization, and Integration (MIFI) thus far in 2026. The invitations for the streams were made from the Arrima pool on March 16, 2026, at 6:00 a.m. The respective four streams are as follows:
a) Highly Qualified and Specialsized Stream
b) Intermediate and Manual Skills
c) Regulated Professions
d) Exceptional Talent
Canada Quebec Skilled Worker Program: Draw Analysis
In the latest Canada Quebec Skilled Worker Selection program draw, a total of 2,552 invitations were issued so as to attract professionals with certain skills and qualifications. Although Quebec over the past few years has been facing a continuous shortage of professionals to meet demand, Quebec invited numerous applicants to the province and later settle as permanent residents. Let us see which occupations, at what scores, at what requirements do professionals were invited under the latest Quebec immigration draw.
Stream 1: Highly Qualified and Specialized Stream
A total of 893 invitations were issued under this stream which later got bifurcated into three selection categories. The eligible candidate must have an occupation listed under the TEER 0 – 2 category. Well, the general requirements essential under this stream is as follows:
A clear representation of requirements are:
Requirements | Details |
Settlement | Residing in Quebec at the time of selection |
Occupation | Under TEER 0 – 2 |
Work Experience | Minimum 12 months experience in TEER 0 – 2 within the last 5 years |
French Proficiency | (Applicant) – Level 7+ oral and Level 5+ written (Quebec proficiency scale or equivalent)
(Spouse) (if applying) – Level 4+ oral proficiency |
Regulated Professions | Must not intend to practice a regulated profession on the minister’s list |
Education in Quebec | Completed 1-year full-time study program and obtained a qualifying credential |
The three selection streams with their number of ITAs and their respective CRS score is as follows:
Stream | ITAs | CRS Score |
Selection 1 | 258 | 718 |
Selection 2 | 412 | 588 |
Selection 3 | 223 | 709 |
Stream 2: Intermediate and Manual Skills
Under the stream, Intermediate and Manual skills, Quebec has invited a total of 509 invitations, under the TEER category of 3 – 5. To be eligible under this stream, applicants are required to have certain requirements which are as follows:
A clear representation of requirements are:
Requirements | Details |
Settlement | Residing in Quebec at the time of selection |
Occupation | Under TEER 3 – 5 |
Work Experience | Minimum 24 months experience in TEER 3 – 5 within the last 5 years (12 months in Quebec) |
French Proficiency | (Applicant) – Level 5+ oral and Level 5+ written (Quebec proficiency scale or equivalent)
(Spouse) (if applying) – Level 4+ oral proficiency |
Regulated Professions | Must not intend to practice a regulated profession on the minister’s list |
Education in Quebec | Completed 2-year full-time study program and obtained a qualifying credential |
The three selection streams with their number of ITAs and their respective CRS score is as follows:
Stream | ITAs | CRS Score |
Selection 1 | 109 | 679 |
Selection 2 | 193 | 505 |
Selection 3 | 207 | 662 |
Stream 3: Regulated Professions
A total of 1,118 ITAs, regulated professions stream invited applicants under 6 selections categories, each having different and certain requirements which are as follows:
A clear representation of requirements for Selection 1 and Selection2 are:
Stream | ITAs | CRS Score |
Selection 1 | 151 | 672 |
Selection 2 | 855 | 563 |
Requirements | Details |
Settlement | Residing in Quebec at the time of selection |
Occupation | Under TEER 0 – 2 |
French Proficiency | (Applicant) – Level 7+ oral and Level 5+ written (Quebec proficiency scale or equivalent)
(Spouse) (if applying) – Level 4+ oral proficiency |
Regulated Professions | Must not intend to practice a regulated profession on the minister’s list |
Education in Quebec | Completed study program and obtained a qualifying credential from Quebec Institute |
Selection 3
ITAs – 17
A clear representation of requirements are as follows:
Requirements | Details |
Settlement | Residing in Quebec at the time of selection |
License | Were licensed to practice their primary occupation or had full/partial recognition of their training/qualifications by the appropriate recognition authority |
French Proficiency | (Applicant) – Level 7+ oral and Level 5+ written (Quebec proficiency scale or equivalent)
(Spouse) (if applying) – Level 4+ oral proficiency |
Regulated Professions | Intended to practice a regulated profession on the minister’s list (TEER 0 – 2) |
Occupation | Must hold a primary occupation in one of the three targeted health NOCs |
★ Three targeted health occupations with their valid NOC codes are as follows:
● 31102 General practitioners and family physicians
● 31100 Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
● 31101 Specialists in surgery
Selection 4
ITAs: 13
CRS score: 397
A clear representation of requirements are as follows:
Requirements | Details |
Settlement | Residing in Quebec at the time of selection |
French Proficiency | (Applicant) – Level 5+ written (Quebec proficiency scale or equivalent)
(Spouse) (if applying) – Level 4+ oral proficiency |
Regulated Professions | Do not intend to practice a regulated profession on the minister’s list (TEER 3 – 5) |
Occupation | Held a primary occupation in one of the 10 construction NOC’s codes |
★ Three targeted construction occupations with their valid NOC codes are as follows:
● Concrete finishers — 73100
● Construction trades helpers and labourers — 75110
● Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction — 73402
● Floor covering installers — 73113
● Glaziers — 73111
● Heavy equipment operators — 73400
● Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) — 73112
● Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers — 73102
● Roofers and shinglers — 73110
● Tilesetters — 73101
Selection 5
ITAs: 72
CRS score: 651
A clear representation of requirements are as follows:
Requirements | Details |
Settlement | Residing in Quebec at the time of selection |
French Proficiency | (Applicant) – Level 7+ and Level 5+ written (Quebec proficiency scale or equivalent)
(Spouse) (if applying) – Level 4+ oral proficiency |
Regulated Professions | Do not intend to practice a regulated profession on the minister’s list (TEER 0 – 2) |
Selection 6
ITA: 10
CRS score: 740
A clear representation of requirements are as follows:
Requirements | Details |
Settlement | Residing in Quebec at the time of selection |
French Proficiency | (Applicant) – Level 5+ written (Quebec proficiency scale or equivalent)
(Spouse) (if applying) – Level 4+ oral proficiency |
Regulated Professions | Do not intend to practice a regulated profession on the minister’s list (TEER 3 – 5) |
Stream 4: Exceptional Talent
Under the Exceptional talent stream, only two invitations were issued, with no minimum scores listed. However, certain requirements required for the eligible candidates are:
❖ Held a document confirming an achievement on the MIFI’s List of Exceptional Achievements;
❖ Have at least 36 months’ worth of experience in their primary occupation within the past five years; and
❖ Possess a level of education equivalent to a doctorate in Quebec (including undergraduate doctorates).
These were some of the eligibility requirements set by Quebec's Ministry of Immigration, Francization, and Integration (MIFI) to help candidates immigrate to the province and settle as residents. By attracting professionals under different streams, sectors, occupations, Quebec has aimed of sufficing its labour shortage needs while providing numerous job opportunities in the province.
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