Quebec Invites 519 Workers to Apply for Permanent Selection
Québec invites 519 workers under PSTQ (Sept. 24, 2026) — breakdown, who benefits and what to watch
Snapshot and why it matters
On Sept. 24, 2026, Québec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration (MIFI) issued 519 invitations under the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). Invited candidates may apply for a Québec Selection Certificate (CSQ); if issued, the CSQ can be used to apply to the federal government for permanent residence with the intent to settle in Québec. Applicants already in Canada who file a PR application after receiving a CSQ may be eligible for a bridging open work permit (BOWP). This was MIFI’s ninth selection round of the year, with the largest share of invitations directed to intermediate and manual skills (stream 2).
How the draw was run
Candidate profiles were extracted from the pool on Sept. 21, 2026 at 1:10 p.m., and invitations were issued on Sept. 24, 2026. The round covered all four PSTQ streams and several exercises, each using filters for TEER level, Québec residency, recent work experience and, in many cases, priority occupations. Several exercises used cutoff scores.
Key facts
– Total invitations: 519 (MIFI’s ninth round of the year)
– Pool extraction: Sept. 21, 2026 at 1:10 p.m.
– Invitation date: Sept. 24, 2026
Stream 1 — Highly qualified and specialized skills (TEER 0–2)
MIFI issued 86 invitations across three exercises. Requirements included current Québec residency and at least 12 months’ work experience in the main occupation in the last five years, plus qualifying diploma and/or alignment with priority occupations in each exercise.
Breakdown:
– Exercise 1 — Qualifying diploma + priority occupation (TEER 1, 2): 37 invitations; cutoff 634. Targeted 10 priority occupations in health, education and natural sciences (examples: early childhood educators, social and community service workers, therapists, biologists, physicists, pharmacy technicians, physician assistants).
– Exercise 2 — Qualifying diploma + priority occupation (TEER 2): 8 invitations; cutoff 706. Targeted chefs (62200) and food service supervisors (62020).
– Exercise 3 — Qualifying diploma + priority occupation (TEER 0–2): 41 invitations; cutoff 696. Targeted 26 occupations mainly in engineering, manufacturing, skilled trades and tech (examples: aircraft/avionics mechanics, cybersecurity specialists, data scientists, industrial engineers, machinists, welders, carpenters, bricklayers).
Stream 2 — Intermediate and manual skills (TEER 3–5)
Stream 2 received 316 invitations across four exercises. Candidates needed to reside in Québec and generally show at least 24 months’ work experience in the main occupation in the last five years, including at least 12 months in Québec for most exercises.
Breakdown:
– Exercise 1 — Qualifying diploma + priority occupation (TEER 3, 4): 48 invitations; cutoff 631. Targeted six occupations in health, education and home care (examples: teacher assistants, home support workers, medical administrative assistants, medical laboratory assistants, nurse aides, pharmacy technical assistants).
– Exercise 2 — Qualifying diploma + priority occupation (TEER 3, 5): 10–15 invitations; cutoff 706. Targeted cooks (63200) and light duty cleaners (65310).
– Exercise 3 — Qualifying diploma + priority occupation (TEER 3–5): 69 invitations; cutoff 698. Targeted 11 occupations mainly in construction, manufacturing or transportation (examples: aircraft assemblers, concrete finishers, construction trades helpers, glaziers, painters, roofers, tilesetters, transport truck drivers).
– Exercise 4 — Qualifying diploma + TEER 4 or 5 primary occupation: 254 invitations; cutoff 611. No specific occupations were listed for this exercise in the source.
Stream 3 — Regulated professions
Stream 3 issued 110 invitations across four exercises to candidates in Québec who intend to work in regulated occupations requiring provincial authorization.
Highlights:
– Exercise 1 — Priority occupation (TEER 1, 2): 69 invitations; cutoff 631. Targeted 32 regulated health, education and social service occupations (examples: registered nurses, physicians, dentists, pharmacists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, early childhood educators, social workers, speech-language pathologists).
– Exercise 2 — Priority occupation (TEER 1, 2): 37 invitations; cutoff 697. Targeted 30 occupations across engineering, skilled trades and transportation (examples: aerospace and civil engineers, electricians, elevator constructors, millwrights, deck/engine officers in water transport, heavy-duty equipment mechanics).
– Exercise 3 — Priority occupation (TEER 3, 5): cutoff 696.
– Exercise 4 — TEER 4 or 5 occupation: cutoff 380.
What this means for candidates
– Invited candidates may submit a full CSQ application; a CSQ is required to pursue federal PR with intent to settle in Québec.
– Applicants in Canada who file a PR application after receiving a CSQ may be eligible for a bridging open work permit.
– Cutoff scores varied by exercise (examples include 611, 631, 634, 696, 698, 706, 380). These reflect competition and the exercise filters.
– Profiles created or updated after the extraction timestamp (Sept. 21, 2026 at 1:10 p.m.) were not considered for this draw.
Who is most affected
– Skilled workers currently residing in Québec who meet PSTQ TEER, experience and diploma requirements and whose primary occupation matches a targeted priority occupation.
– Candidates intending to work in regulated professions who need a CSQ to proceed with federal PR.
– Workers in intermediate/manual occupations (TEER 3–5) — stream 2 received the most invitations.
– Employers and recruiters in Québec sectors listed as priorities may see more candidates moving toward permanent status.
Practical actions and reminders
– Check and, if needed, update your Québec profile well before extraction windows. The extraction timestamp determines eligibility.
– Confirm that the primary occupation in your profile exactly matches the NOC/TEER code targeted by any exercise you aim for.
– Prepare documentation that meets stream-specific experience rules (e.g., 12 months vs. 24 months, proof of Québec work where required).
– If you are in Canada, gather documents you may need when filing federal PR and, if applicable, for a BOWP.
– Monitor MIFI communications and future selection rounds to follow trends in priority occupations.
Key numbers to keep on file
– Total invitations: 519
– Invitation date: Sept. 24, 2026
– Pool extraction: Sept. 21, 2026 at 1:10 p.m.
– Stream totals (source): Stream 1 — 86; Stream 2 — 316; Stream 3 — 110 (note: exercise-level sums in the source add to 512, but the source states a total of 519 invitations issued)
– Example cutoff scores used across exercises: 380, 611, 631, 634, 696, 698, 706
Final practical reminder
Keep accurate, verifiable records of your work history, education and Québec residency. Ensure your profile occupation code is aligned with your duties and with the TEER/NOC code targeted by MIFI exercises. If you receive an invitation, be ready to submit a complete CSQ application and proceed with a federal PR application if a CSQ is granted.
🚀 Start Your Canada Immigration, Jobs & Settlement Journey Today
Need help with Express Entry, PNP, LMIA, Work Permit, Study Permit, Visitor Visa, Family Sponsorship, Canada Jobs, Recruitment, or Settlement guidance? Book a paid consultant: https://gtrworldwide.zohobookings.com/#/greentechresourcesworldwidecanadawebsite
📱 WhatsApp / Call: +1 647 619 7975 / +1 639 560 3180
🌐 Website: www.gtrimmigration.com
💼 Canada Job Site: www.ciccanadajobs.com
📊 Job Analytics & Labour Market Insights: www.jobmaze.ca
🔗 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/manojcanada
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gtrimmigrationcanada
▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GTRImmigration
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gtr_immigration
#QuebecImmigration #PSTQ #CSQ #CanadianImmigration #SkilledWorkers #PermanentResidence #QuebecJobs