The Quebec Skilled Worker Program (PSTQ) includes four streams covering all professions in Quebec's labor market, each with specific selection criteria based on the applicant's main occupation. General eligibility requirements apply to all streams.
The PSTQ requires applicants to meet both general eligibility criteria and specific conditions related to one of its four streams, determined by the applicant's main occupation. Applicants must be skilled workers aged 18 or older, intend to settle in Quebec in a qualifying job, demonstrate financial self-sufficiency, and obtain the Attestation of Learning Quebec's democratic and human rights values. The program categorizes professions by FEER codes and includes streams for highly qualified workers, intermediate/manual skills, regulated professions, and exceptional talents.
- The PSTQ has four streams covering all Quebec labor market professions.
- General requirements apply to all streams, including age, intention to settle in Quebec, and job eligibility.
- Applicants must demonstrate financial self-sufficiency for three months after obtaining permanent residence.
- Applicants and accompanying family members aged 18 or older must obtain the Attestation of Learning Quebec's democratic and human rights values.
- The main occupation and its National Occupational Classification (CNP) code determine the applicable stream and selection criteria.
- FEER categories classify professions by education, experience, and responsibilities, influencing eligibility.
- Stream 1 (High Qualification and Specialized Skills) requires FEER 0,1,2 professions, at least 1 year of paid work experience, specific education credentials, and French language proficiency.
- Stream 2 (Intermediate and Manual Skills) requires FEER 3,4,5 professions, at least 2 years of paid work experience (including 1 year in Quebec), specific education credentials, and French language proficiency.
- Stream 3 covers regulated professions requiring authorization to practice in Quebec.
- Stream 4 targets exceptional talents.
- Applicants must not intend to work for a business they control or in inadmissible sectors such as payday loans, cheque cashing, or adult entertainment services.
- The PSTQ defines four distinct streams with tailored eligibility criteria based on profession and qualifications.
- Introduction of the Attestation of Learning Quebec's democratic and human rights values as a mandatory requirement for applicants and adult family members.
- Clarification of inadmissible employment sectors for applicants.
- Detailed requirements for education, work experience, and language proficiency per stream.
- Skilled workers intending to immigrate permanently to Quebec under the PSTQ.
- Applicants with a main occupation classified under Quebec's labor market professions.
- Applicants aged 18 or older who plan to settle and work in Quebec.
- Accompanying family members aged 18 or older who must obtain the democratic values attestation.
- Submit a declaration of interest indicating your main occupation and related information.
- Receive an invitation to apply for permanent selection based on eligibility and occupation.
- Submit a permanent selection application meeting both general and stream-specific requirements.
- Demonstrate financial self-sufficiency by signing a contract.
- Obtain the Attestation of Learning Quebec's democratic and human rights values.
- Comply with any return conditions if applicable due to scholarships.
- Published on 2026-02-09