The Quebec Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration issued invitations in 2025 for permanent selection under the Skilled Worker Selection Program (Programme de sélection des travailleurs qualifiés - PSTQ) across multiple streams.
In 2025, Quebec conducted several invitation rounds through Arrima for its Skilled Worker Selection Program. Invitations targeted candidates in four streams: highly qualified and specialized skills, intermediate and manual skills, regulated professions, and exceptional talent. Criteria included occupation categories, French language proficiency, work experience, residency in Quebec, educational qualifications, and minimum score thresholds. Notable invitation rounds occurred on July 17, August 28, and December 4, 2025, with varying numbers of invitations and specific eligibility requirements.
- Multiple invitation rounds were held in 2025 for Quebec's Skilled Worker Selection Program.
- Stream 1 (Highly qualified and specialized skills) had invitations on July 17 (216 invites), August 28 (227 invites), and December 4 (605 invites).
- Candidates needed occupations in FEER categories 0, 1, or 2, minimum 12 months work experience in last 5 years, French language proficiency (oral level 7+, written level 5+), Quebec residency, and educational diplomas meeting program standards.
- Stream 2 (Intermediate and manual skills) invitations occurred on July 31 (273 invites) and December 4 (604 invites).
- Candidates required occupations in FEER categories 3, 4, or 5, French oral proficiency level 5+, at least 24 months work experience including 12 months in Quebec, and residency outside Montreal Metropolitan Community.
- Specific occupations related to manufacturing and food processing were targeted in some December 2025 invitations.
- Invitation criteria and minimum score thresholds varied by stream and invitation date, ranging from 644 to 781 points.
- The invitations are made public under section 45 of the Quebec Immigration Act and extracted from the Arrima expression of interest bank.
- No explicit policy changes noted; the document details invitation rounds and eligibility criteria for 2025 under the existing Skilled Worker Selection Program framework.
- Skilled workers seeking permanent selection in Quebec under the Skilled Worker Selection Program in 2025.
- Applicants with occupations in FEER categories 0-5 depending on stream.
- Candidates with required French language proficiency and Quebec residency or work experience.
- Applicants with diplomas from Quebec educational institutions meeting program standards.
- Candidates must submit an expression of interest via the Arrima portal.
- Invited candidates receive an invitation to apply for permanent selection.
- Applications are submitted and examined following invitation.
- Upon approval, candidates receive a Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ).
- July 17, 2025
- July 31, 2025
- August 28, 2025
- December 4, 2025