Quebec invites over 2,500 skilled workers to apply for permanent selection

On February 23, Quebec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration (MIFI) held immigration selections across all four streams of its Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ).

Following the recent closure of the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ), the PSTQ has become the main pathway for skilled workers to immigrate to Quebec.

In only the second draw under the program this year, the province issued 2,573 total invitations to foreign workers across the Highly Qualified and Specialized skills, Intermediate and manual skills, Regulated professions, and Exceptional talents streams.

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Draw details

Stream one: Highly qualified and specialized skills

A total of 901 invitations were issued across three different selections under Stream one of the PSTQ to workers with occupations in TEER 0, 1, or 2, living in Quebec with 12 months’ work experience:

Selection	Invitations issued
Selection One – Quebec diploma, at least 900h or 30 credits	254 invitations
Selection Two – Quebec diploma + Priority occupations	419 invitations
Selection Three – Quebec diploma	234 invitations

Certain draw criteria varied across each of these three selections:

Under selection, one candidates required:

A Quebec diploma of at least 900 hours of total length or 30 credits annually; and
A score of at least 741.

Under selection, two candidates required:

Their main occupation to be under the list of priority occupations specified for this draw; and
A minimum score of 627.

Under selection three, candidates required:

A minimum score of 722.

A full list of the required selection criteria can be found below:

Selection one

Candidates were invited in this draw if:

Their primary occupation fell under the Training Education Experience and Responsibilities (TEER)* category 0, 1, or 2;
They did not plan to practice a regulated profession included in the Minister’s List of Regulated Professions;
They had at least 12 months of work experience in their main occupation, obtained within the last five years;
They demonstrated French proficiency at level 7 or higher in oral skills and level 5 or higher in written skills, according to the Québec Scale of French Proficiency Levels or an equivalent standard;
If applicable, their accompanying spouse demonstrated French proficiency at level 4 or higher in oral skills, according to the Québec Scale of French Proficiency Levels or an equivalent standard;
They were residing in Québec;
They had completed schooling, validating a full-time program of at least one year that corresponds in Québec to one of the following credentials:
- diploma of professional studies;
- certificate of professional specialization;
- certificate of college studies;
- technical college studies diploma;
- certificate, minor, major;
- bachelor’s degree;
- specialized graduate diploma;
- master’s degree; or
- doctorate;
They held a Québec diploma at the university, college, or vocational secondary level. The diploma had to certify a program of at least 900 hours if at the vocational secondary or college level, or at least 30 credits if at the university level;
They had a score of 741 points or more.

Selection two

Candidates were invited in this draw if they:

Their primary occupation fell under the TEER category 0, 1, or 2;
They did not plan to practice a regulated profession included in the Minister’s List of Regulated Professions;
They had at least 12 months of work experience in their main occupation, obtained within the last five years;
They demonstrated French proficiency at level 7 or higher in oral skills and level 5 or higher in written skills, according to the Québec Scale of French Proficiency Levels or an equivalent standard;
If applicable, their accompanying spouse demonstrated French proficiency at level 4 or higher in oral skills, according to the Québec Scale of French Proficiency Levels or an equivalent standard;
They were residing in Québec;
They had completed schooling, validating a full-time program of at least one year that corresponds in Québec to one of the following credentials: diploma of professional studies, certificate of professional specialization, certificate of college studies, technical college studies diploma, certificate, minor, major, bachelor’s degree, specialized graduate diploma, master’s degree, or doctorate;
Their primary occupation was connected to priority sectors and 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)
They had a score of 627 points or more.

Selection three

Candidates were invited in this draw if:

Their primary occupation fell under the TEER category 0, 1, or 2;
They did not plan to practice a regulated profession included in the Minister’s List of Regulated Professions;
They had at least 12 months of work experience in their main occupation, obtained within the last five years;
They demonstrated French proficiency at level 7 or higher in oral skills and level 5 or higher in written skills, according to the Québec Scale of French Proficiency Levels or an equivalent standard;
If applicable, their accompanying spouse demonstrated French proficiency at level 4 or higher in oral skills, according to the Québec Scale of French Proficiency Levels or an equivalent standard;
They were residing in Québec;
They had completed schooling, validating a full-time program of at least one year that corresponds in Québec to one of the following credentials:
- diploma of professional studies;
- certificate of professional specialization;
- certificate of college studies;
- technical college studies diploma;
- certificate, minor, major;
- bachelor’s degree;
- specialized graduate diploma;
- master’s degree; or
- doctorate.
They had a score of 722 points or more.

*TEER categories are a part of Canada’s National Occupation Classification (NOC) system and are used to order occupations by how much training, education, and experience are required to fulfill the responsibilities of a given occupation.

TEER 0 (managerial) occupations require the most training, education, and experience, while TEER 5 (low-skilled) occupations require the least.

To learn more about the NOC and TEER categories, visit our dedicated webpage.

Stream two: Intermediate and manual skills

A total of 495 invitations were issued across three different selections under Stream two of the PSTQ, to candidates working in non-regulated TEER 3-5 jobs who had at least one year of Quebec work experience:

Selection	Invitations issued
Selection One – Quebec diploma	104 invitations
Selection Two – Priority occupations	194 invitations
Selection Three – Minimum score	197 invitations

Select draw criteria varied across each of these three selections:

Under selection, one candidates required:

A Quebec diploma of at least 600 hours (for vocational degrees), 900 hours (for college degrees), or 30 credits annually (for universities); and
A score of at least 756.

Under selection, two candidates are required:

Their main occupation to be under the list of priority occupations specified for this draw; and
A minimum score of 562.

Under selection three, candidates required:

A minimum score of 688.

A full list of the required selection criteria can be found below:

Selection one

Candidates were invited under this draw if:

Their primary occupation was in TEER category 3, 4, or 5;
They did not plan to practice a regulated profession included in the Minister’s List of Regulated Professions;
They demonstrated French proficiency at level 5 or higher in oral skills, according to the Québec Scale of French Proficiency Levels or an equivalent standard;
If applicable, their accompanying spouse demonstrated French proficiency at level 4 or higher in oral skills, according to the Québec Scale of French Proficiency Levels or an equivalent standard;
They were residing in Québec;
They had at least 24 months of work experience in their main occupation within the last five years, including at least 12 months in Québec;
They had schooling that, in Québec, corresponds to a secondary school diploma or a two-year full-time general post-secondary diploma, or that validates a full-time program of at least one year and corresponds, in Québec, to one of the following credentials:
- diploma of professional studies (more than 600 hours in Québec);
- professional specialization certificate (more than 600 hours in Québec);
- college studies certificate,
- technical college studies diploma;
- certificate, minor, major;
- bachelor’s degree;
- specialized graduate studies diploma;
- master’s degree; or
- Doctorate.
They held a Québec diploma at the university, college, vocational secondary, or general secondary level. The diploma had to certify a program of at least 600 hours if at the vocational secondary level, at least 900 hours if at the college level, or at least 30 credits if at the university level;
They had a score of 756 points or higher.

Selection two

Candidates were invited under this draw if:

Their primary occupation was in TEER category 3, 4, or 5;
They did not plan to practice a regulated profession included in the Minister’s List of Regulated Professions;
They demonstrated French proficiency at level 5 or higher in oral skills, according to the Québec Scale of French Proficiency Levels or an equivalent standard;
If applicable, their accompanying spouse demonstrated French proficiency at level 4 or higher in oral skills, according to the Québec Scale of French Proficiency Levels or an equivalent standard;
They were residing in Québec;
They had schooling that, in Québec, corresponds to a high school diploma or a two-year full-time general post-secondary diploma, or that validates a full-time program of at least one year and corresponds, in Québec, to one of the following credentials:
- diploma of professional studies (more than 600 hours in Québec);
- professional specialization certificate (more than 600 hours in Québec),;
- college studies certificate;
- technical college studies diploma;
- certificate, minor, major;
- bachelor’s degree;
- specialized graduate studies diploma;
- master’s degree; or
- Doctorate.
They had at least 24 months of work experience in their main occupation within the last five years, including at least 12 months in Québec;
Their primary occupation was connected to priority sectors and appeared in the following National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021):
- 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)
They had a score of 562 points or higher.

Selection three

Candidates were invited under this draw if:

Their primary occupation was in TEER category 3, 4, or 5;
They did not plan to practice a regulated profession included in the Minister’s List of Regulated Professions;
They demonstrated French proficiency at level 5 or higher in oral skills, according to the Québec Scale of French Proficiency Levels or an equivalent standard;
If applicable, their accompanying spouse demonstrated French proficiency at level 4 or higher in oral skills, according to the Québec Scale of French Proficiency Levels or an equivalent standard;
They were residing in Québec;
They had schooling that, in Québec, corresponds to a high school diploma or a two-year full-time general post-secondary diploma, or that validates a full-time program of at least one year and corresponds, in Québec, to one of the following credentials:
- diploma of professional studies (more than 600 hours in Québec);
- professional specialization certificate (more than 600 hours in Québec);
- college studies certificate;
- technical college studies diploma;
- certificate, minor, major;
- bachelor’s degree;
- specialized graduate studies diploma;
- master’s degree; or
- Doctorate.
They had at least 24 months of work experience in their main occupation within the last five years, including at least 12 months in Québec;
They had a score of 688 points or higher.

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Stream three: Regulated professions

A total of 1141 invitations were issued across six different selections under Stream three of the PSTQ, to candidates working in regulated professions and currently residing in Quebec, across several in-demand positions :

Selection	Invitations issued
Selection One – Quebec diploma	151 invitations
Selection Two – In-demand TEER 0-2 occupations	841 invitations
Selection Three – Physicians	39 invitations
Selection Four – In-demand TEER 3-5 occupations	30 invitations
Selection Five – TEER 0-2 occupations	70 invitations
Selection Six – TEER 3-5 occupations	10 invitations

Draw criteria varied across each of these three selections:

Under selection one, candidates required:

A Quebec diploma of at least 900 hours (for vocational / college degrees) or 30 credits annually (for universities); and
A score of at least 730.

Under selection, two candidates required:

Their main occupation to be under the list of priority TEER 0-2 occupations specified for this draw; and
A minimum score of 632.

Under selection three, candidates required:

A main occupation as a physician (NOC 31100/ 31101/ 31102); and
Authorization to practice as physician by the relevant Quebec regulatory authority.

Under selection four candidates required:

Their main occupation to be under the list of priority TEER 3-5 occupations specified for this draw; and
To have an oral French proficiency equivalent to at least an NCLC level 5; and
A minimum score of 452.

Under selection five, candidates required:

Their main occupation to be in a regulated TEER 0-2 occupation specified for this draw; and
A minimum score of 693.

Under selection six, candidates required:

Their main occupation to be in a regulated TEER 3-5 occupation specified for this draw;
To have an oral French proficiency equivalent to at least an NCLC level 5; and
A minimum score of 774.

A full list of the required selection criteria can be found below:

Selection one

Candidates were invited in this draw if:

They planned to practice a regulated profession included in the Minister’s List of Regulated Professions, in a TEER category 0, 1, or 2 occupation;
They demonstrated French proficiency at level 7 or higher in oral skills and level 5 or higher in written skills, according to the Québec Scale of French Proficiency Levels or an equivalent standard;
If applicable, their accompanying spouse demonstrated French proficiency at level 4 or higher in oral skills, according to the Québec Scale of French Proficiency Levels or an equivalent standard;
They were residing in Québec;
They held a Québec diploma at the university, college, or vocational secondary level. The diploma had to certify a program of at least 900 hours if at the vocational secondary or college level, or at least 30 credits if at the university level.
They had a score equal to or greater than 730 points.

Selection two

Candidates were invited in this draw if:

They planned to practise a regulated profession included in the Minister’s List of Regulated Professions, in a TEER category 0, 1, or 2 occupation;
They demonstrated French proficiency at level 7 or higher in oral skills and level 5 or higher in written skills, according to the Québec Scale of French Proficiency Levels or an equivalent standard;
If applicable, their accompanying spouse demonstrated French proficiency at level 4 or higher in oral skills, according to the Québec Scale of French Proficiency Levels or an equivalent standard;
They were residing in Québec;
Their primary occupation was connected to priority sectors and appeared in the following National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021):
- 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)
They had a score equal to or greater than 632 points.

Selection three

Candidates were invited in this draw if:

They had authorization to practise the main occupation, or their training or diploma was subject to partial or full recognition by the regulatory authority;
They were residing in Québec;
If applicable, their accompanying spouse demonstrated French proficiency at level 4 or higher in oral skills, according to the Québec Scale of French Proficiency Levels or an equivalent standard;
They demonstrated French proficiency at level 7 or higher in oral skills and level 5 or higher in written skills, according to the Québec Scale of French Proficiency Levels or an equivalent standard;
They planned to practice a regulated profession included in the Minister’s List of Regulated Professions, in TEER category 0, 1, or 2;
Their primary occupation was connected to priority sectors and appeared in the following National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021):
- Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine (31100)
- Surgery Specialists (31101)
- General practitioners and family medicine physicians (31102)

Selection four

Candidates were invited in this draw if:

They planned to practise a regulated profession included in the Minister’s List of Regulated Professions, in a TEER category 3, 4, or 5 occupation;
They demonstrated French proficiency at level 5 or higher in oral skills, according to the Québec Scale of French Proficiency Levels or an equivalent standard;
If applicable, their accompanying spouse demonstrated French proficiency at level 4 or higher in oral skills, according to the Québec Scale of French Proficiency Levels or an equivalent standard;
They were residing in Québec;
Their primary occupation was connected to priority sectors and appeared in the following National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021):
- 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)
They had a score equal to or greater than 452 points.

Selection five

Candidates were invited in this draw if:

They planned to practice a regulated profession included in the Minister’s List of Regulated Professions, in a TEER category 0, 1, or 2 occupation;
They demonstrated French proficiency at level 7 or higher in oral skills and level 5 or higher in written skills, according to the Québec Scale of French Proficiency Levels or an equivalent standard;
If applicable, their accompanying spouse demonstrated French proficiency at level 4 or higher in oral skills, according to the Québec Scale of French Proficiency Levels or an equivalent standard;
They were residing in Québec;
They had a score equal to or greater than 693 points.

Selection six

They planned to practice a regulated profession included in the Minister’s List of Regulated Professions, in a TEER category 3, 4, or 5 occupation;
They demonstrated French proficiency at level 5 or higher in oral skills, according to the Québec Scale of French Proficiency Levels or an equivalent standard;
If applicable, their accompanying spouse demonstrated French proficiency at level 4 or higher in oral skills, according to the Québec Scale of French Proficiency Levels or an equivalent standard;
They were residing in Québec;
They had a score of 774 points or higher.

Stream four: Exceptional talents

A total of 20 invitations were issued under Stream four of the PSTQ.

Selection	Invitations issued
Selection One – Positive opinion letter + three years work experience	Three invitations
Selection Two – Exceptional achievement + three years work experience	Three invitations

We can infer that 14 foreign nationals who received invitations simply met the general eligibility criteria for stream four.

The draw criteria for these two selections were as follows:

Under Selection one candidates required:

A positive opinion letter issued by a partner of MIFI in one of the targeted areas listed on the department’s website; and
At least 36 months of experience in their primary occupation over the last five years.

Under Selection, two candidates required:

A document demonstrating an accomplishment indicated in MIFI’s list of exceptional achievements;
A level of education equivalent to a doctorate in Quebec; and
At least 36 months of work experience in their primary occupation over the last five years.

Selection one

Candidates were invited in this draw if:

They held a favorable opinion issued by a Ministry partner in a targeted area identified on the Ministry’s website;
They had accumulated at least 36 months of work experience in their primary occupation within the past five years.

Selection two

Candidates were invited in this draw if:

They held a document confirming an accomplishment listed in the Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration’s List of Exceptional Achievements for Stream 4;
They had an education level equivalent, in Québec, to a doctorate (including undergraduate doctorates); and
They had accumulated at least 36 months of work experience in their primary occupation within the past five years.

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