The Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ) in Québec has four streams with specific eligibility criteria based on occupation and skills. Applicants must meet general and stream-specific requirements to be selected.
The Programme de sélection des travailleurs qualifiés (PSTQ) in Québec covers all occupations in the Québec job market through four streams: Highly qualified and specialized skills, Intermediate and manual skills, Regulated professions, and Exceptional talent. Applicants must be skilled workers aged 18 or older, intend to settle in Québec for employment, and meet both general and stream-specific criteria including work experience, education, and French language proficiency. The program uses the National Occupational Classification (NOC) and FEER categories to determine eligibility and stream placement.
- The PSTQ has four streams targeting different occupational categories.
- General requirements include being 18+, intending to settle in Québec for employment, and not working in ineligible sectors.
- Applicants must demonstrate financial self-sufficiency for three months after becoming permanent residents.
- Applicants must obtain the Attestation of learning of democratic and Québec values.
- The NOC code and FEER category of the main occupation determine the applicable stream and criteria.
- Stream 1 requires FEER 0,1,2 occupations, at least 1 year of work experience, relevant diploma, and French proficiency (oral level 7, written level 5).
- Stream 2 requires FEER 3,4,5 occupations, at least 2 years of work experience including 1 year in Québec, relevant diploma, and French oral level 5.
- Stream 3 is for regulated professions requiring a licence to practice in Québec.
- Applicants must meet the criteria that led to their invitation to apply for permanent selection.
- No specific policy changes noted in the source text.
- Skilled workers intending to immigrate permanently to Québec under the Skilled Worker Selection Program.
- Complete a Declaration of Interest specifying your main occupation and NOC code.
- Receive an invitation to apply for permanent selection based on your occupation and information.
- Submit an application meeting the general and stream-specific requirements.
- Sign a Financial Self-Sufficiency Contract.
- Obtain the Attestation of learning of democratic and Québec values.
- Published information as of February 8, 2026.