Québec PSTQ — Sept. 24, 2026: In-depth look at 519 invitations
Quick summary
On Sept. 24, 2026, Québec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration (MIFI) issued 519 invitations to apply for permanent selection under the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). Invited candidates may submit a full application for a Québec Selection Certificate (CSQ). If a CSQ is granted, it can be used to apply to the federal government for permanent residence with the intent to settle in Québec. Applicants already in Canada who file their federal PR application may be eligible for a bridging open work permit (BOWP).
Key draw details
– Total invitations: 519 (issued Sept. 24, 2026)
– Pool extraction: Sept. 21, 2026 at 1:10 p.m.
– This was MIFI’s ninth selection round of 2026
How the round was organized
MIFI ran targeted “exercises” across all four PSTQ streams. Each exercise prioritized specific TEER levels, primary occupation codes and, in some cases, a qualifying diploma and minimum Québec work experience.
Stream 1 — Highly qualified / specialized skills (TEER 0–2)
– Total invitations: 86 across three exercises
– Exercise 1 — Qualifying diploma + priority occupation (TEER 1, 2): 37 invitations; cutoff 634
– Exercise 2 — Qualifying diploma + priority occupation (TEER 2): 8 invitations; cutoff 706
– Exercise 3 — Qualifying diploma + priority occupation (TEER 0–2): 41 invitations; cutoff 696
– Candidates needed at least 12 months’ work experience in their main occupation within the last five years and to reside in Québec.
– Example priority occupations (Exercise 1): biologists (21110); early childhood educators (42202); instructors for persons with disabilities (42203); pharmacy technicians (32124); physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals (31303); physicists and astronomers (21100); social and community service workers (42201); therapists in counselling (41301).
– Exercise 2 targeted chefs (62200) and food service supervisors (62020).
– Exercise 3 listed about 26 occupations mainly in engineering, manufacturing, skilled trades and tech (e.g., cybersecurity specialists 21220; data scientists 21211; machinists 72100; welders 72106).
Stream 2 — Intermediate and manual skills (TEER 3–5)
– Total invitations: 316 across four exercises
– Candidates needed at least 24 months’ work experience in their main occupation within the last five years, including at least 12 months in Québec.
– Exercise 1 — Qualifying diploma + priority occupation (TEER 3, 4): 48 invitations; cutoff 631
– Exercise 2 — Qualifying diploma + priority occupation (TEER 3, 5): 10–15 invitations; cutoff 706
– Exercise 3 — Qualifying diploma + priority occupation (TEER 3–5): (source lists “698” in the exercise row; formatting unclear)
– Exercise 4 — Qualifying diploma + TEER 4 or 5 primary occupation: 254 invitations; cutoff 611
– Exercise 1 included occupations such as teacher assistants (43100), home support workers and caregivers (44101), medical administrative assistants (13112), medical laboratory assistants (33101), nurse aides and patient service associates (33102), and pharmacy technical assistants (33103).
– Exercise 2 targeted cooks (63200) and light duty cleaners (65310).
– Exercise 3 focused on construction, manufacturing and transportation trades (e.g., aircraft assemblers 93200; concrete finishers 73100; transport truck drivers 73300).
Stream 3 — Regulated professions
– Total invitations: 110 across four exercises
– Exercise 1 — Priority occupations (TEER 1, 2): 69 invitations; cutoff 631
– Exercise 2 — Priority occupations (TEER 1, 2): 37 invitations; cutoff 697
– Exercise 3 — Priority occupations (TEER 3, 5): cutoff 696 (invitations not broken out separately in source)
– Exercise 4 — TEER 4 or 5 occupation: source shows “380” in the exercise area; formatting is unclear on how that number applies
– Exercises targeted many regulated healthcare, education and social-service occupations (examples: audiologists 31112; dentists 31110; nurses and nurse practitioners 31301/31302; pharmacists 31120; physiotherapists 31202; psychologists 31200; social workers 41300) and a wide set of engineering and skilled-trades occupations in other exercises.
Why this draw matters
– MIFI used occupation-based targeting plus score thresholds and residency/work-experience requirements to prioritize candidates.
– Stream 2 received the largest share (316 invitations), showing a strong intake for intermediate and manual skills in this round.
– Cutoff scores varied across exercises (reported between about 611 and 706), reflecting differing competitiveness by occupation group and exercise parameters.
– All profiles were assessed at the extraction timestamp (Sept. 21 at 1:10 p.m.), so profile details and timing matter.
Who is affected and what to do
– Québec residents in the named TEER occupations who meet the experience thresholds may have been invited.
– Candidates whose primary occupation code matches the priority codes listed for specific exercises should check their profiles and documentation.
– Invited applicants should submit a complete CSQ application promptly and, if in Canada, be prepared to file the federal PR application after CSQ approval (possible BOWP eligibility after PR filing).
– Candidates still in the PSTQ pool should review and, if needed, update their profile before future extractions; ensure your primary occupation code, qualifying-diploma status and Québec work experience are accurate and supported.
Notes on source formatting
Some exercise rows in the source combine figures and cutoff scores in ways that are hard to parse (for example, entries showing “698” or “380” without a clear column break). Where formatting is unclear, treat those specific numbers cautiously and verify with MIFI’s official release if you need exact invitation counts or cutoff interpretations.
For invited candidates, follow the instructions in your invitation closely and provide supporting documents that clearly show your primary occupation, qualifying diploma (if required) and required work experience.
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