Quebec MIFI Issues 790 PSTQ Invitations Across Four Streams
Québec PSTQ draw — August 27, 2026: at least 790 invitations; biggest share to intermediate/manual skills
Quick summary
On August 27, 2026, Québec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration (MIFI) held selections under all four PSTQ streams and issued no fewer than 790 invitations. Profiles were extracted from the candidate pool on August 24, 2026 at 11:48 a.m. Those invited can submit complete applications for a Québec Selection Certificate (CSQ), which is required before applying to the federal government for permanent residence with the intent to settle in Québec. This was MIFI’s eighth PSTQ draw in 2026.
Key facts
– Total invitations in this round: no fewer than 790 (all four streams).
– Extraction: August 24, 2026, 11:48 a.m.; selections: August 27, 2026.
– Largest share of invitations targeted Stream 2 (intermediate and manual skills).
Selection breakdown (as reported)
Stream 1 — Highly qualified and specialized skills (TEER 0–2)
– Total invitations reported: 87, issued across three exercises.
– Eligibility: TEER 0–2, currently residing in Québec, 12 months’ work experience in the last five years.
– Exercise 1 (qualifying diploma + priority occupation TEER 1–2): 26 invitations; cutoff 639. Targeted 10 priority occupations in health, education and natural sciences (examples: biologists, early childhood educators, therapists).
– Exercise 2 (qualifying diploma + priority occupation TEER 2): 11 invitations; cutoff 710. Targeted chefs (62200) and food service supervisors (62020).
– Exercise 3 (qualifying diploma + priority occupation TEER 0–2): 50 invitations; cutoff 694. Listed 26 priority occupations mainly in engineering, skilled trades and technology (examples: industrial/manufacturing engineers, machinists, welders, cybersecurity specialists, data scientists).
Stream 2 — Intermediate and manual skills (TEER 3–5)
– Reported total: no fewer than 324 invitations across four exercises.
– Eligibility: TEER 3–5, currently residing in Québec, 24 months’ work experience in the last five years (including 12 months in Québec).
– Exercise 1 (qualifying diploma + priority occupation TEER 3–4): 314 invitations; cutoff 638. Targeted occupations include teacher assistants, home support workers/caregivers, medical and pharmacy assistants, nurse aides.
– 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): source shows “695” (formatting unclear); targets 11 occupations mainly in construction, manufacturing or transport (examples: concrete finishers, transport truck drivers, glaziers, roofers, tilesetters).
– Exercise 4 (qualifying diploma + TEER 4 or 5 primary occupation): 249 invitations; cutoff 616. No designated occupations listed in the source.
Stream 3 — Regulated professions
– Reported total: 109 invitations across three exercises (all to candidates residing in Québec intending to work in regulated professions).
– Exercise 1 (priority occupations TEER 1–2): 77 invitations; cutoff 639. Listed 32 priority occupations across health, education and social/community services (examples: dentists, registered nurses, physiotherapists, psychologists, pharmacists, teachers, social workers).
– Exercise 2 (priority occupations TEER 1–2): 25–30 invitations; cutoff 694. Listed 30 engineering, skilled trades and transport occupations (source list is truncated).
– Exercise 3 (TEER 4 or 5 occupation): source shows “393” but the context is unclear.
Note: The source states selections were held “under all four streams,” but explicit details for Stream 4 are not present in the available content.
Why Québec focused these selections this round
The exercises show targeted invitations aligned with provincial labour needs: a mix of regulated health and education roles, construction/manufacturing/trades, and certain engineering/tech occupations. The emphasis on candidates who already reside in Québec and meet in‑province experience thresholds indicates a priority on labour-market integration and retention.
Who is most affected
– Candidates already in Québec who meet the listed TEER and work-experience requirements.
– Workers in the priority occupations named in each exercise (notably healthcare support and regulated health professions, construction and manufacturing trades, and some engineering/tech roles).
– Invited candidates who now need to prepare complete CSQ applications.
Practical implications and next steps
– Invited candidates should prepare and submit a complete CSQ application per MIFI instructions.
– If your occupation is on a priority list and you meet TEER and experience requirements, keep diplomas, employment records, proof of Québec residence and any regulatory credentials ready.
– Cutoff scores reported for several exercises (examples: 639, 710, 694, 638, 706, 616) show competitive thresholds that vary by exercise.
– Many exercises required Québec residency and in‑province experience, so out‑of‑province candidates were less likely to be targeted this round.
– Monitor official MIFI communications and your candidate portal for precise figures, deadlines and any corrections.
Data gaps and inconsistencies to watch
– Some entries in the source are unclear or misaligned (for example “695” and “393” appear without clear labels).
– The phrase “no fewer than 324” for Stream 2 seems inconsistent with some exercise-level figures in the source; the Stream 3 exercise 2 list is truncated; Stream 4 details are missing.
Given these ambiguities, rely on official MIFI notices and your candidate account for authoritative details.
Final practical checklist
– If invited: submit a complete CSQ application promptly following MIFI instructions.
– If your occupation is listed but you were not invited: confirm TEER and in‑province experience eligibility and prepare documentation for future rounds.
– If outside Québec: note the residency and work-experience emphasis and monitor for future exercises that may target out‑of‑province candidates.
– Check official MIFI updates for corrected or expanded details where public summaries contain ambiguous figures or truncated lists.
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