On Thursday, June 5, 2025, Quebec’s Minister of Immigration, Francization and Integration, Jean-François Roberge, announced that invitations to submit an application for permanent selection under the new Programme de sélection des travailleurs qualifiés (PSTQ – Skilled Worker Selection Program) will gradually start as of July 2025.
What to Expect
- Invitations will first target people already living in Québec.
- They will mostly prioritize people who have work experience or who studied in the regions.
- They must speak French and practice an occupation that contributes to relieving the labor shortage.
- Invitations will also target people with exceptional talents.
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