Quebec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration (MIFI) issued 519 invitations on 24 September 2026 for permanent selection under the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). The invitations cover all four PSTQ streams, with the bulk directed to workers in intermediate and manual‑skill occupations (Stream 2).
Draw details – ninth selection round of 2026
Date of profile extraction: 21 September 2026, 1:10 p.m.
Stream 1 – Highly qualified and specialized skills (TEER 0‑2)
Total invitations: 86
| Exercise | Occupation focus | Invitations | Cut‑off score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 – Qualifying diploma + priority occupation (TEER 1‑2) | 10 priority occupations in health, education, natural sciences | 37 | 34 |
| 2 – Qualifying diploma + priority occupation (TEER 2) | Chefs (NOC 62200) and food‑service supervisors (NOC 62020) | 8 | 6 |
| 3 – Qualifying diploma + priority occupation (TEER 0‑2) | 26 occupations mainly in engineering, manufacturing, skilled trades, tech | 41 | 96 |
Priority occupations for Exercise 1 (selected examples):
- Biologists & related scientists (NOC 21110)
- Early childhood educators & assistants (NOC 42202)
- Pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124)
- Physician assistants, midwives & allied health professionals (NOC 31303)
- Physicists & astronomers (NOC 21100)
Exercise 2 targeted chefs (NOC 62200) and food‑service supervisors (NOC 62020).
Exercise 3 listed 26 occupations such as aircraft mechanics (NOC 72404), carpenters (NOC 72310), cybersecurity specialists (NOC 21220), data scientists (NOC 21211), welders (NOC 72106), etc.
Stream 2 – Intermediate and manual skills (TEER 3‑5)
Total invitations: 316
| Exercise | Occupation focus | Invitations | Cut‑off score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 – Qualifying diploma + priority occupation (TEER 3‑4) | 6 health/education/home‑care occupations | 48 | 31 |
| 2 – Qualifying diploma + priority occupation (TEER 3, 5) | Cooks (NOC 63200) & light‑duty cleaners (NOC 65310) | 10–15 | 70 |
| 3 – Qualifying diploma + priority occupation (TEER 3‑5) | 11 construction/manufacturing/transport occupations | 56 | 98 |
| 4 – Qualifying diploma + TEER 4 or 5 primary occupation | No specific occupations listed | 254 | 61 |
Exercise 1 priority occupations include elementary/secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100), home support workers (NOC 44101), medical administrative assistants (NOC 13112), nurse aides (NOC 33102), etc.
Exercise 3 priority occupations include aircraft assemblers (NOC 93200), concrete finishers (NOC 73100), construction trades helpers (NOC 75110), transport truck drivers (NOC 73300), etc.
Stream 3 – Regulated professions (TEER 1‑5)
Total invitations: 110
| Exercise | Occupation focus | Invitations | Cut‑off score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 – Priority occupation (TEER 1‑2) | 32 health, education, social‑service occupations | 69 | 31 |
| 2 – Priority occupation (TEER 1‑2) | 30 engineering, skilled‑trade, transportation occupations | 37 | 97 |
| 3 – Priority occupation (TEER 3‑5) | 8 construction‑trade occupations | 56 | 96 |
| 4 – TEER 4 or 5 occupation (regulated) | No specific occupations listed | 53 | 80 |
Exercise 1 examples: dentists (NOC 31110), pharmacists (NOC 31120), registered nurses (NOC 31301), social workers (NOC 41300), veterinarians (NOC 31103).
Exercise 2 examples: aerospace engineers (NOC 21390), civil engineers (NOC 21300), electricians (NOC 72200), mechanical engineers (NOC 21301), welders (NOC 72106).
Stream 4 – Exceptional talent (TEER 4‑5)
Total invitations: 7
| Exercise | Requirement | Invitations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 – Positive opinion letter from a MIFI partner | 5 | |
| 2 – Exceptional achievement + doctorate (incl. undergraduate doctorates) | 5 |
Candidates must have at least 36 months of recent work experience (within the last five years) and meet the general eligibility criteria of one of the other streams.
How the invitations work
- Invited candidates may submit a complete application for a Québec Selection Certificate (CSQ).
- An approved CSQ enables the applicant to apply to the federal government for permanent residence, with the intention to settle in Québec.
- Applicants already residing in Canada may be eligible for a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) after filing their PR application.
Context and upcoming changes
- The PSTQ is Quebec’s main economic immigration pathway. Candidates first create a declaration of interest in the Arrima portal; eligible profiles are placed in a pool and ranked on integration factors.
- The program was adjusted after the reopening of the Québec Experience Program (PEQ) on 2 July 2026. While the first PEQ intake runs until 31 Oct 2026, PSTQ invitations have been scaled back, focusing on TEER 4‑5 occupations and candidates with less than two years of experience.
- From Nov 2026, invitation volumes will be calibrated to the number of PEQ applications received, aiming to meet the province’s 2026‑2029 immigration targets. Quebec plans to issue an equal number of CSQs through PSTQ and PEQ from 10 June 2026 through the end of the 2029 planning period.
For the complete criteria and detailed occupation lists for the 24 Sept 2026 selection round, see the official PSTQ invitation page on the Québec government website.
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