Quebec’s Major PSTQ Draw Invites 2,555 Skilled Workers
Quebec’s Major PSTQ Draw Invites 2,555 Skilled Workers Across All Four Streams
On April 30, 2026, Quebec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration (MIFI) carried out another large immigration selection round under the province’s Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). The latest invitation round targeted candidates across all four PSTQ streams and resulted in a total of 2,555 invitations being issued to eligible foreign workers already contributing to Quebec’s labour market.
This marked the fourth PSTQ draw of 2026 and included invitations under the Highly Qualified and Specialised Skills stream, Intermediate and Manual Skills stream, Regulated Professions stream, and Exceptional Talent stream.
The draw focused heavily on candidates with Quebec work experience, priority occupations, regulated professions, and Quebec educational qualifications.
Quebec PSTQ Draw Held on April 30, 2026
The April 30 draw was one of the broadest invitation rounds conducted by Quebec this year because invitations were distributed across every PSTQ category. The province continued prioritizing candidates already established in Quebec, particularly those with local education credentials, work experience, and occupations facing labour shortages.
The largest number of invitations were issued under the Regulated Professions stream, while smaller targeted selections were conducted for exceptional talent candidates.
Stream 1: Highly Qualified and Specialized Skills
Under Stream 1 of the PSTQ, Quebec invited candidates working in TEER 0, 1, and 2 occupations who are currently residing in Quebec and possess at least 12 months of eligible work experience.
A total of 983 invitations were distributed through three separate exercises.
| Exercise | Invitations Issued |
|---|---|
| Exercise 1 — Quebec diploma (at least 900h or 30 credits) | 379 |
| Exercise 2 — Quebec diploma + priority occupations | 354 |
| Exercise 3 — Quebec diploma | 250 |
Exercise 1 Requirements
- Hold a Quebec diploma with a minimum duration of 900 hours or 30 credits annually; and
- Achieve a minimum score of 716 points.
Exercise 2 Requirements
Candidates selected under Exercise 2 were required to meet the following conditions:
- Their primary occupation had to appear on Quebec’s list of priority occupations identified for this draw
- Obtain a minimum score of 571 points.
Exercise 3 Requirements
Candidates selected under Exercise 3 were required to meet the following condition:
- Achieve a minimum score of 704 points.
Quebec continues to rely on Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC) system and TEER categories to organize occupations based on required education, experience, and training levels. TEER 0 occupations generally include management roles, while TEER 5 occupations usually involve positions requiring limited formal training.
Stream 2: Intermediate and Manual Skills
A total of 506 invitations were issued through three different exercises.
| Exercise | Invitations Issued |
|---|---|
| Exercise 1 — Quebec diploma | 153 |
| Exercise 2 — Priority occupations | 163 |
| Exercise 3 — Minimum score | 190 |
Exercise 1 Requirements
Candidates selected under Exercise 1 were required to satisfy the following conditions:
- Hold a Quebec diploma consisting of at least 600 hours for vocational training, 900 hours for college-level education, or 30 university credits;
- Achieve a minimum score of 660 points.
Exercise 2 Requirements
- Their primary occupation had to be listed among Quebec’s priority occupations identified for this selection round.
- Achieve a minimum score of 494 points.
Exercise 3 Requirements
- Achieve a minimum score of 660 points
Stream 3: Regulated Professions
The Regulated Professions stream accounted for the highest number of invitations during the April 30 PSTQ draw. Quebec issued 1,058 invitations across six separate exercises targeting workers employed in regulated occupations while residing in the province.
| Exercise | Invitations Issued |
|---|---|
| Exercise 1 — Quebec diploma | 226 |
| Exercise 2 — In-demand TEER 0-2 occupations | 723 |
| Exercise 3 — Physicians (no minimum score) | 17 |
| Exercise 4 — In-demand TEER 3-5 occupations | 10 |
| Exercise 5 — TEER 0-2 occupations | 70 |
| Exercise 6 — TEER 3-5 occupations | 12 |
Exercise 1 Requirements
- Hold a Quebec diploma consisting of at least 900 hours for vocational or college-level education, or 30 university credits
- Achieve a minimum score of 632 points.
Exercise 2 Requirements
- Their primary occupation had to appear on Quebec’s list of priority TEER 0–2 occupations for this draw
- Obtain a minimum score of 495 points.
Exercise 3 Requirements
Candidates selected under Exercise 3 were required to meet the following criteria:
- Work in a physician occupation under NOC codes 31100, 31101, or 31102;
- Hold authorization to practise medicine from the appropriate Quebec regulatory authority.
No minimum score requirement was applied for this exercise.
Exercise 4 Requirements
- Their primary occupation had to appear on Quebec’s list of priority TEER 3–5 occupations
- Demonstrate oral French proficiency at level 5 or higher;
- Achieve a minimum score of 382 points.
Exercise 5 Requirements
- Their primary occupation had to belong to a regulated TEER 0–2 occupation;
- Obtain a minimum score of 625 points.
Exercise 6 Requirements
- Their primary occupation had to belong to a regulated TEER 3–5 occupation;
- Demonstrate oral French proficiency at level 5 or higher;
- Achieve a minimum score of 728 points.
Stream 4: Exceptional Talent
Quebec also conducted selections under the Exceptional Talent stream. A total of 8 invitations were issued in this category, which represented a notable increase compared to the previous draw where only two invitations were issued.
| Exercise | Invitations Issued |
|---|---|
| Exercise 1 — Positive opinion letter + 36 months' work experience | 2 |
| Exercise 2 — Exceptional achievement + doctorate + 36 months' work experience | 6 |
Exercise 1 Requirements
- Hold a positive opinion letter issued by a MIFI partner organization in one of the province’s targeted sectors;
- Possess at least 36 months of work experience in their primary occupation during the previous five years.
Exercise 2 Requirements
Candidates selected under Exercise 2 were required to meet the following conditions:
- Provide documentation proving an achievement listed in Quebec’s official List of Exceptional Achievements;
- Hold an education level equivalent to a Quebec doctorate degree, including undergraduate doctorate programs;
- Possess at least 36 months of work experience in their primary occupation during the previous five years.
Quebec Continues Focusing on Labour Market Priorities
The province also maintained a strong emphasis on French-language ability, Quebec diplomas, and occupations facing labour shortages across multiple sectors.
With invitations being issued across all four PSTQ streams, the latest draw highlights Quebec’s broader effort to address workforce demands while continuing to attract skilled immigrants capable of integrating into the province’s labour market and French-speaking society.
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