Immigration Announcement
Quebec Opens Doors to Skilled Workers with Fresh Invitations Under New Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ)
Quebec is making headlines again but this time for issuing the first-ever invitations under its newly launched Quebec Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ) or Programme de sélection des travailleurs qualifies. On July 22, 2025, the province officially invited candidates to apply for permanent selection, a major move under its redesigned skilled worker immigration program.
These invitations focused on two specific PSTQ streams:
- Stream 1: Highly Qualified and Specialized Skills
- Stream 4: Exceptional Talent
More draws are expected soon, covering all four PSTQ streams.
Prioritizing French Talent and Regional Workforce
Quebec continues to favour individuals who are already living in the province, especially those who:
- Speak French fluently
- Hold a Quebec diploma
- Have Quebec-based work experience, especially in regional areas
- Work in in-demand occupations helping ease labour shortages
These selections reflect Quebec’s long-standing focus on integrating skilled immigrants who align with its cultural and economic values.
How Does the Quebec Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ) Work?
Here’s how the PSTQ system is structured:
| Step | Process Description |
| 1 | Submit a Declaration of Interest (DI) on Québec’s official portal |
| 2 | DI is evaluated using a scoring system tailored to PSTQ |
| 3 | High-scoring profiles that meet stream-specific criteria receive invitations |
| 4 | Invited candidates can then apply for permanent selection |
Important: If your declaration of interest was submitted before November 29, 2024, you must update it to be considered under PSTQ.
Why PSTQ Matters Now
The PSTQ introduces a more refined and targeted system to select immigrants who are most likely to succeed in Quebec’s labour market. It offers streamlined pathways for individuals with advanced skills or exceptional talent, while also recognizing real Quebec-based experience.
For newcomers seeking to make Quebec their permanent home, this is the perfect opportunity to step forward.
More invitation rounds are expected soon. If you fit the profile — especially if you’re French-speaking and hold local education or work experience — now is the time to act.
Don’t forget to:
- Submit or update your declaration of interest
- Review the PSTQ scoring system
- Align your profile with targeted streams
A Bold Step Forward The Quebec Skilled Worker Selection Program is clearly reshaping immigration into the province. With its new PSTQ model, Quebec aims to bring in individuals who are not just qualified but also well-aligned with regional goals. If your dream is to build a future in Quebec, this new system just brought you one step closer.
