Economic immigration

Quebec Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ)

Quebec chooses its own skilled workers through the Arrima portal. Once Quebec selects you (a CSQ), you apply to IRCC for permanent residence.

OpenStatus checked Nov 7, 2026

Open. Quebec holds regular invitation rounds through Arrima.

Key requirements

Create an expression of interest in Quebec’s Arrima portal.
Quebec invites candidates in rounds, aimed at its labour needs, and French skills carry real weight.
If Quebec selects you, you receive a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ).
With the CSQ, you apply to IRCC for permanent residence as a Quebec-selected skilled worker.

Read our full guide Go to the official page

Related pathways

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Express Entry

The main federal route to permanent residence for skilled workers, through the Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class and Federal Skilled Trades programs. You create a profile and IRCC invites the highest-ranked candidates.

Open. IRCC is recalculating every profile under the new CRS rules from November 3, 2026, and rounds resume once that is done.

Details and alternatives Read our guide Official page

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Provincial Nominee Program

Provinces and territories nominate people who fit their own labour needs. A nomination through an Express Entry-linked stream adds 600 CRS points.

Open. Each province runs its own streams and intake rounds, and several changed or paused streams in 2026, so check your province.

Details and alternatives Read our guide Official page

All pathways

Statuses change, sometimes with little notice. Always confirm on the official page before you apply. This is general information, not legal advice.