Quebec Migration: Over 2,500 Invitations Issued Under the Quebec Skilled Worker Selection Program for Permanent Residency

On February 23, 2026, Quebec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration (MIFI) invited 2,573 invitations across all its four streams under the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). 

The recent round of invitation for Quebec skilled worker selection program is considered to be the second draw of the year, after the closure of Quebec Experience Program category (PEQ). Quebec latest draw invited applicants under these major categories:

❖  Highly Qualified and Specialized skills

❖  Intermediate and Manual skills

❖  Regulated professions

❖  Exceptional talents stream 

Quebec Migration: Latest Draw

The latest round of invitations invited applicants under four major categories highlighting their eligibility requirements, minimum scores required and nominated occupations. The in-depth analysis for invitations are as follows: 

1.   Highly Qualified and Specialized Skills

Under this stream, Quebec invited 901 invitations under three different selections to those candidates who are presently residing in Quebec with a 12 month work experience in occupations listed in the Tier 0, 1 or 2 category. The three different selection factors listed with their number of invitations and minimum score required as: 

Selection One, is applicable for applicants who have a Quebec diploma of at least 900 hours of total length or 30 credits annually. 

Selection Two,  is applicable for candidates whose primary occupation was connected to priority sector and had appeared in the following National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021):

○    Directors of Engineering Services (20010)

○    Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers (21321)

○    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (22300)

○    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians (22301)

○    Technologists and technicians in industrial and manufacturing engineering (22302)

○    Physician assistants, midwives, and paramedical professionals (31303)

○    Pharmacy Technicians (32124)

○    Counselling and related specialized therapy therapists (41301)

○    Social and Community Service Workers (42201)

○    Early childhood educators and assistant educators (42202)

○    Instructors for people with disabilities (42203)

○    Sheet metal workers (72102)

○    Metal frame erectors (72105)

○    Welders and welding and brazing machine operators (72106)

○    Electrical Line and Cable Installers (72203)

○    Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers (72204)

○    Pipefitters, heating appliance fitters and sprinkler installers (72301)

○    Carpenters/Joiners (72310)

○    Bricklayers (72320)

○    Insulation installers (72321)

○    Construction and industrial mechanics (72400)

○    Heavy Equipment Mechanics (72401)

○    Electromechanical Technicians (72422)

○    Crane Operators (72500) 

2.   Intermediate and Manual Skills

Applicants eligible for the intermediate and manual skills, invited 495 applicants which were issued across three different selections. The invitations were issued to applicants under two of the PSTQ, to candidates working in non-regulated TEER - 3 – 5 jobs who had at least one year of Quebec work experience. The selection factors with their minimum score and invitations are: 

Selection One, is applicable for candidates who have a Quebec diploma of at least 600 hours (for vocational degree), 900 hours (for college degree), or 30 credits annually (for universities). 

Selection Two, is applicable for candidates whose occupations fall under these nominated occupations as:

○    Medical laboratory assistants and related technical attendants (33101)

○    Nursing assistants, caregivers, and patient care attendants (33102)

○    Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants (33103)

○    Concrete Finishers (73100)

○    Tilers (73101)

○    Plasterers, installers, and finishers of interior systems and lath installers (73102)

○    Roofers and shingle installers (73110)

○    Glaziers (73111)

○    Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) (73112)

○    Interior wall and floor covering installers (73113)

○    Heavy Equipment Operators (73400)

○    Support aid for construction trades and laborers (75110) 

3.   Regulated Professions

Under this category, 1,141 invitations were issued across six different categories under stream three of the PSTQ, to candidates working in regulated professions and currently residing in Quebec across several in-demand positions: 

*  a physician require the main occupation listed under certain occupations:

●    Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine (NOC – 31100)

●    Surgery Specialists (NOC – 31101)

●    General practitioners and family medicine physicians (NOC –  31102) 

Selection One, is applicable for candidates who have a Quebec diploma of at least 900 hours (for vocational / college degree), or 30 credits annually (for universities). 

Selection Two nominated occupations are:

○    Land Surveyors (21203)

○    Civil Engineers (21300)

○    Mechanical Engineers (21301)

○    Electrical and Electronic Engineers (21310)

○    Chemical Engineers (21320)

○    Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers (21321)

○    Metallurgical and Materials Engineers (21322)

○    Aerospace Engineers (21390)

○    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (22300)

○    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians (22301)

○    Technologists and technicians in industrial and manufacturing engineering (22302)

○    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians (22310)

○    Veterinarians (31103)

○    Dentists (31110)

○    Audiologists and speech therapists (31112)

○    Pharmacists (31120)

○    Dietitians and nutritionists (31121)

○    Psychologists (31200)

○    Physiotherapists (31202)

○    Occupational Therapists (31203)

○    Nursing Coordinators and Supervisors (31300)

○    Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses (31301)

○    Nurse practitioners (31302)

○    Physician assistants, midwives and paramedical professionals (31303)

○    Opticians/opticians (prescription only) (32100)

○    Licensed Practical Nurses (32101)

○    Ambulance and Paramedical Personnel (32102)

○    Respiratory therapists, cardiovascular perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists (32103)

○    Animal Health Technologists and Veterinary Technicians (32104)

○    Dental Hygienists and Therapists (32111)

○    Dental Technologists and Technicians (32112)

○    Medical Laboratory Technologists (32120)

○    Medical Radiation Technologists (32121)

○    Ultrasound Technologists (32122)

○    Cardiac technologists and diagnostic electrophysiology technologists (32123)

○    Secondary school teachers (41220)

○    Primary and preschool teachers (41221)

○    Social workers (41300)

○    Counselling and related specialized therapy therapists (41301)

○    Early childhood educators and assistant educators (42202)

○    Sheet metal workers (72102)

○    Metal frame erectors (72105)

○    Welders and welding and brazing machine operators (72106)

○    Electricians (excluding industrial and electrical network electricians) (72200)

○    Electrical Line and Cable Installers (72203)

○    Plumbers (72300)

○    Pipefitters, heating appliance fitters and sprinkler installers (72301)

○    Carpenters/Joiners (72310)

○    Bricklayers (72320)

○    Insulation installers (72321)

○    Construction and industrial mechanics (72400)

○    Heavy Equipment Mechanics (72401)

○    Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics (72402)

○    Elevator builders and mechanics (72406)

○    Electromechanical Technicians (72422)

○    Crane Operators (72500)

Selection Four nominated occupations are:

○    Concrete Finishers (73100)

○    Tilers (73101)

○    Plasterers, installers and finishers of interior systems and lath installers (73102)

○    Roofers and shingle installers (73110)

○    Glaziers (73111)

○    Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) (73112)

○    Interior wall and floor covering installers (73113)

○    Heavy Equipment Operators (73400)

○    Drillers and blasters for open-pit mines, quarries, and construction sites (73402)

○    Support aid for construction trades and laborers (75110) 

4.   Exceptional Talents

Under this category, 20 invitations were issued under stream four of the PSTQ. The bifurcation listed as: 

The remaining 14 invitations were allocated to foreign nationals who have generally met the eligibility criteria for the PSTQ stream. 

Quebec's latest draw reflects Quebec’s immigration strategy to address labour shortage across multiple sectors. With over 2,500 invitations, Quebec continues to prioritise applicants with Quebec education, have local work experience, and expertise in in-demand occupations. The latest round of invitation underlines Quebec’s intention of strengthening its workforce through a balanced approach by inviting candidates under four major categories. 

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