Quebec has selected 523 candidates in its latest round of invitations under the province’s Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ), bringing attention to a broad mix of occupations needed across its economy. The July 30, 2026 selection round reached candidates through each of the program’s four immigration streams, covering everything from healthcare and education to engineering, technology, construction, caregiving and other skilled occupations.
The latest selection exercise reflects Quebec’s targeted approach to economic immigration, where candidates are assessed according to the requirements of individual streams and selection exercises rather than through one uniform invitation process. Many of the selected candidates were already living in Quebec, while their occupations and professional profiles matched the province’s stated selection priorities.
The profiles considered for this round were taken from the Arrima declaration of interest pool on July 27, 2026, at 4:39 p.m. This marked the seventh PSTQ selection exercise carried out by Quebec during 2026.
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Who Received Invitations in the July 30 Selection?
The 523 invitations were distributed among four distinct PSTQ streams. The largest group came from Stream 2, which focuses on intermediate and manual occupations. Streams covering highly qualified professionals and regulated occupations also produced significant selections.
| PSTQ Category | Invitations | Focus |
| Stream 1 | 105 | Highly qualified and specialized workers |
| Stream 2 | 296 | Intermediate and manual occupations |
| Stream 3 | 110 | Regulated professions |
| Stream 4 | 12* | Exceptional talent |
| Overall | 523 | All four PSTQ streams |
*The supplied selection information reports 12 invitations for Stream 4, although the individual exercise figures shown in the same information do not add up to that total.
Stream 2 Dominates the Latest Selection
The largest portion of the July round went to Stream 2, which accounted for 296 invitations. This category is aimed at candidates working in occupations classified under TEER 3, 4 or 5 and residing in Quebec.
Rather than applying one set of criteria to all candidates, Quebec divided the selection into three exercises. The third exercise was responsible for most of the invitations and considered candidates whose primary occupation fell within TEER 4 or 5.
Stream 2 Results
| Exercise | Number Selected | Minimum Score |
| Qualifying diploma, work experience and priority occupation – TEER 3–4 | 37 | 656 |
| Qualifying diploma, work experience and priority occupation – TEER 3–5 | 10 | 702 |
| Primary occupation classified under TEER 4 or 5 | 249 | 621 |
| Total | 296 | — |
Candidates considered under the first two exercises came from a relatively focused group of occupations linked to sectors such as healthcare, caregiving, education, pharmacy, food services and cleaning.
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Stream 2 – First Exercise Occupations
| NOC | Occupation |
| 43100 | Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants |
| 44101 | Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations |
| 13112 | Medical administrative assistants |
| 33101 | Medical laboratory assistants and related technical workers |
| 33102 | Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates |
| 33103 | Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants |
Stream 2 – Second Exercise Occupations
| NOC | Occupation |
| 63200 | Cooks |
| 65310 | Light duty cleaners |
For the third exercise, Quebec did not publish a separate occupation-by-occupation list in the supplied selection information. Candidates instead needed to have a TEER 4 or TEER 5 occupation as their primary occupation.
Quebec Selects 105 Candidates in Highly Qualified Worker Category
Stream 1 was responsible for another 105 invitations. This pathway is intended for highly qualified and specialized workers, with the selection exercises concentrating on eligible candidates in TEER 0–2 occupations who were living in Quebec and met the applicable experience requirements.
The three exercises produced the following results:
Stream 1 Selection Results
| Exercise | Invitations | Minimum Score |
| Qualifying diploma and priority occupation – TEER 1–2 | 44 | 651 |
| Qualifying diploma and priority occupation – TEER 2 | 12 | 702 |
| Qualifying diploma and priority occupation – TEER 0–2 | 49 | 701 |
| Total | 105 | — |
The first exercise included professionals from scientific, healthcare, social services and early childhood sectors.
Stream 1 – Exercise 1 Occupations
| NOC | Occupation |
| 21110 | Biologists and related scientists |
| 42202 | Early childhood educators and assistants |
| 42203 | Instructors for persons with disabilities |
| 31209 | Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating |
| 32109 | Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment |
| 32124 | Pharmacy technicians |
| 31303 | Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals |
| 21100 | Physicists and astronomers |
| 42201 | Social and community service workers |
| 41301 | Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies |
The second exercise narrowed its focus to two occupations.
Stream 1 – Exercise 2 Occupations
| NOC | Occupation |
| 62200 | Chefs |
| 62020 | Food service supervisors |
The third exercise featured a much broader collection of occupations, spanning aviation, construction, engineering, manufacturing, technology and specialized trades.
Stream 1 – Exercise 3 Occupations
| NOC | Occupation |
| 22313 | Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors |
| 72404 | Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors |
| 72410 | Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers |
| 72320 | Bricklayers |
| 72310 | Carpenters |
| 22100 | Chemical technologists and technicians |
| 22300 | Civil engineering technologists and technicians |
| 72400 | Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics |
| 72500 | Crane operators |
| 21220 | Cybersecurity specialists |
| 21211 | Data scientists |
| 22310 | Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians |
| 72422 | Electrical mechanics |
| 20010 | Engineering managers |
| 72401 | Heavy-duty equipment mechanics |
| 21321 | Industrial and manufacturing engineers |
| 22302 | Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians |
| 72321 | Insulators |
| 72105 | Ironworkers |
| 72100 | Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors |
| 22301 | Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians |
| 22232 | Occupational health and safety specialists |
| 72203 | Powerline technicians |
| 72102 | Sheet metal workers |
| 72301 | Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers |
| 72106 | Welders and related machine operators |
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Regulated Occupations Represent 110 Invitations
Candidates intending to pursue regulated professions in Quebec received 110 invitations through Stream 3. This category was divided into three exercises, with the first two targeting selected priority occupations and the third covering regulated occupations classified at TEER 4 or 5.
Stream 3 Results
| Exercise | Invitations | Minimum Score |
| Priority occupation – TEER 1–2 | 72 | 649 |
| Priority occupation – TEER 1–2 | 33 | 700 |
| Regulated TEER 4–5 occupation | 5 | 376 |
| Total | 110 | — |
Healthcare and education professionals formed a substantial part of the occupation list under the first exercise.
Stream 3 – Exercise 1 Occupations
| NOC | Occupation |
| 31112 | Audiologists and speech-language pathologists |
| 32123 | Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists |
| 31100 | Clinical and laboratory medicine specialists |
| 32111 | Dental hygienists and dental therapists |
| 32112 | Dental technologists and technicians |
| 31110 | Dentists |
| 31121 | Dietitians and nutritionists |
| 41221 | Elementary school and kindergarten teachers |
| 31102 | General practitioners and family physicians |
| 32101 | Licensed practical nurses |
| 32120 | Medical laboratory technologists |
| 32121 | Medical radiation technologists |
| 32122 | Medical sonographers |
| 31302 | Nurse practitioners |
| 31300 | Nursing coordinators and supervisors |
| 31203 | Occupational therapists |
| 32100 | Opticians |
| 31209 | Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating |
| 32109 | Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment |
| 32102 | Paramedical occupations |
| 31120 | Pharmacists |
| 31303 | Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals |
| 31202 | Physiotherapists |
| 31200 | Psychologists |
| 31301 | Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses |
| 32103 | Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists |
| 41220 | Secondary school teachers |
| 41300 | Social workers |
| 31101 | Surgical specialists |
| 41301 | Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies |
| 31103 | Veterinarians |
The second exercise moved beyond healthcare and education, incorporating occupations connected with engineering, construction, industrial production, utilities, transportation and skilled trades.
Stream 3 – Exercise 2 Occupations
| NOC | Occupation |
| 21390 | Aerospace engineers |
| 72320 | Bricklayers |
| 72310 | Carpenters |
| 22300 | Civil engineering technologists and technicians |
| 21300 | Civil engineers |
| 72400 | Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics |
| 72500 | Crane operators |
| 72602 | Deck officers, water transport |
| 22310 | Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians |
| 21310 | Electrical and electronics engineers |
| 72200 | Electricians, except industrial and power system |
| 72422 | Electromechanical technicians |
| 72406 | Elevator constructors and mechanics |
| 72603 | Engineer officers, water transport |
| 21331 | Geological engineers |
| 72402 | Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics |
| 72401 | Heavy-duty equipment mechanics |
| 21321 | Industrial and manufacturing engineers |
| 72201 | Industrial electricians |
| 22302 | Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians |
| 72321 | Insulators |
| 72105 | Ironworkers |
| 22301 | Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians |
| 21301 | Mechanical engineers |
| 21322 | Metallurgical and materials engineers |
| 72300 | Plumbers |
| 72203 | Powerline technicians |
| 72102 | Sheet metal workers |
| 72301 | Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers |
| 72106 | Welders and related machine operators |
The final exercise under Stream 3 issued five invitations. Candidates needed to demonstrate their intention to practise in a regulated occupation at TEER 4 or 5, with no specific occupation list identified in the supplied selection details.
Exceptional Talent Category Appears in the Selection Round
Quebec’s fourth stream is reserved for candidates who can demonstrate an exceptional level of achievement or expertise. The supplied information states that candidates considered under this stream needed at least 36 months of work experience during the previous five years.
Two separate exercises were identified.
Stream 4 Selection Details
| Exercise | Reported Invitations | Score |
| Positive opinion letter from an eligible MIFI partner | 15* | N/A |
| Exceptional achievement plus doctorate-equivalent education | <5* | N/A |
*The supplied source reports 12 invitations in total for Stream 4, but the individual figures displayed for the two exercises do not reconcile with that total.
Under the first exercise, candidates required a positive opinion letter from a partner of the Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration (MIFI). Their professional expertise also had to fall within a field identified by the ministry as eligible.
The second exercise required proof of an achievement included within MIFI’s recognized list of exceptional achievements. Candidates also needed educational credentials considered equivalent to a Quebec doctorate, including eligible undergraduate doctoral programs.
Arrima Remains the Starting Point for PSTQ Candidates
Foreign nationals interested in Quebec’s skilled worker pathway must first submit a declaration of interest through Arrima. This allows the province to collect information about prospective applicants and maintain their profiles in its selection pool.
Quebec then conducts targeted selection exercises and invites candidates whose profiles correspond to the requirements of a particular round. The criteria can differ depending on the stream, occupation, TEER category, and other conditions established for the exercise.
Those who complete Quebec’s selection process may be issued a Quebec Selection Certificate, or CSQ. The applicant can subsequently proceed with the federal stage of the permanent residence process.
Because the PSTQ is divided into four streams, applicants should determine which category corresponds to their occupation and circumstances before relying on a particular selection pathway.
Quebec’s PSTQ Strategy Could Shift Again Later in 2026
The July selection round is taking place against the backdrop of wider changes to Quebec’s immigration system. The province reopened the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) on July 2, 2026, creating another route for eligible candidates seeking Quebec permanent selection.
At the same time, Quebec is managing PSTQ invitations within the admission limits established under its 2026–2029 multi-year immigration plan. The supplied information indicates that, until October 31, 2026, the province intends to moderate PSTQ invitations while placing greater attention on candidates in TEER 4 and 5 occupations and individuals who have accumulated less than two years of work experience.
The next phase is expected to begin in November 2026. Quebec plans to consider the number of applications received through the initial PEQ intake when determining the future scale of PSTQ invitations.
The province has stated that it intends to maintain a balance in the number of Quebec Selection Certificates issued through the two programs for the remainder of the period covered by its multi-year immigration plan.
Conclusion for Prospective Immigrants
The July 30 selection round highlights how Quebec is using multiple immigration streams to select candidates from very different parts of the labour market. Healthcare professionals, teachers, caregivers, technology specialists, engineers, construction workers and skilled tradespeople were all represented among the occupations targeted in the various exercises.
However, simply working in one of the listed occupations does not automatically result in an invitation. Candidates must meet the conditions of the relevant PSTQ stream and selection exercise, while their declared occupation must accurately correspond to their professional background.
With Quebec continuing to adjust its immigration programs and balance the PSTQ with the reopened PEQ, prospective applicants should pay close attention to future selection criteria and program announcements. The province’s approach may continue to change as it evaluates application volumes and works toward its multi-year immigration targets.
