Quebec permanent selection program
The Quebec Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ) is for people planning to settle permanently in Quebec to work. It has four PSTQ streams. An Arrima Quebec declaration of interest is required, but it does not guarantee an invitation.
Last verified: September 13, 2026.
PSTQ replaced Quebec’s former Regular Skilled Worker Program. The Ministry identifies the stream that may apply from the principal occupation declared in Arrima, its TEER category and the information in the profile. This is Quebec selection, not the federal Express Entry system.
Quebec programsPSTQ eligibility conditions are standing program requirements. Arrima invitation criteria are filters used to select profiles from the pool and may change with Quebec’s priorities. Meeting a stream’s baseline requirements does not guarantee an invitation, and there is no single permanent PSTQ score.
This is a plain-language summary of the published requirements. The principal occupation, official lists and the invitation exercise must always be checked.
| Stream | Profile | TEER/NOC | French | Experience | Key point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stream 1 | High qualification and specialized skills | TEER 0, 1 or 2 | Speaking 7+, writing 5+ | 1 paid year in the last 5 years | Non-regulated occupation or work possible without authorization |
| Stream 2 | Intermediate and manual skills | TEER 3, 4 or 5 | Speaking 5+ | 2 years, including 1 year in Quebec | Specific limits apply to work experience outside Quebec |
| Stream 3 | Regulated professions | Occupation on the official list | Depends on TEER | Applicable stream rules | Regulatory authorization or recognition evidence is required |
| Stream 4 | Exceptional talent | No universal TEER threshold | Applicable rules | 3 years in the last 5 years | Recognized achievement or a Ministry partner opinion |
The streams are not interchangeable. Your principal occupation and supporting evidence determine the requirements that need to be assessed.
This stream applies to a principal occupation in TEER 0, 1 or 2. It includes paid work experience of at least one year in the last five years, eligible education and the required French-language level.
This stream applies to a principal occupation in TEER 3, 4 or 5. It requires at least two years of work experience, including one year in Quebec, with specific limits for qualifying experience outside Quebec.
This stream applies when the principal occupation is on Quebec’s official regulated-professions list. The applicant must meet the applicable regulatory-authority evidence requirements for authorization or recognition of qualifications.
This stream is for people able to demonstrate exceptional expertise through recognized accomplishments or a Ministry partner opinion in a targeted field, plus at least three years of professional experience.
A declaration of interest is completed free of charge in Arrima Quebec. Once submitted, it remains valid for 12 months. If no invitation is received in that period, it becomes invalid and a new declaration may be created free of charge. Updating a declaration does not extend its initial validity.
View published PSTQ invitationsVerified September 13, 2026: Quebec publishes fees effective January 1, 2026 of CAD $940 for the principal applicant and CAD $201 for a spouse or each dependent child. Fees are adjusted annually, so the official page must be checked before payment. Required documents depend on the profile, stream and occupation.
Read official PSTQ requirementsPSTQ eligibility conditions are standing program requirements. Arrima invitation criteria are filters used to select profiles from the pool and may change with Quebec’s priorities. Meeting a stream’s baseline requirements does not guarantee an invitation, and there is no single permanent PSTQ score.
No. A declaration places a profile in the Arrima pool, while invitations depend on the published criteria for each exercise.
There is no single permanent minimum score. Ranking and criteria can vary by stream and invitation exercise.
It is valid for 12 months after submission. Updating it does not extend that period.
Sources: Gouvernement du Québec / MIFI: Québec.ca.
