Québec's immigration framework for skilled workers includes the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ), replacing the former PRTQ, and pilot programs for temporary foreign workers in food processing, orderlies, and technology sectors. The Québec Experience Program for temporary foreign workers and graduates ended on November 19, 2025.

• Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ) is for individuals wishing to immigrate to Québec as skilled workers, whether inside or outside Québec.
• The Regular Skilled Worker Program (PRTQ) has been replaced by the Programme de sélection des travailleurs qualifiés (PSTQ).
• Permanent immigration pilot program for temporary foreign workers in the food-processing sector.
• Permanent immigration pilot program for temporary foreign workers working as orderlies.
• Permanent immigration pilot program for workers in artificial intelligence, information technologies, and visual effects sectors.
• Québec Experience Program for temporary foreign workers or foreign students who graduated in Québec ended on November 19, 2025.

• Replacement of the Regular Skilled Worker Program (PRTQ) by the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ).
• End of the Québec Experience Program on November 19, 2025.

• Skilled workers seeking permanent immigration to Québec.
• Temporary foreign workers in food processing, orderlies, and technology sectors.
• Temporary foreign workers and foreign graduates who were eligible under the Québec Experience Program before it ended.

• Applications for the Skilled Worker Selection Program can be submitted by individuals inside or outside Québec.
• Requests to add or remove accompanying persons in the pilot programs can be submitted as per program guidelines.

• Québec Experience Program ended on November 19, 2025.
• Information last updated on January 13, 2026.

• https://www.quebec.ca/en/immigration/permanent/skilled-workers