Quebec Invites 1,870 Candidates in Latest Canada PR Round

By Eva Olsen [Published 11 Dec, 2025 | 05:41 AM] 206

Quebec has released the latest draw results, inviting 1,870 candidates to apply for Canadian PR under its Qualified Worker Selection Program. This significant round reflects the province’s ongoing push to attract skilled workers who can support Quebec’s labour market needs and long-term economic growth.

However, invitations were issued based on targeted selection criteria that prioritized all streams of the selection program and in-demand professional backgrounds. With this new draw, thousands of hopeful applicants move one step closer to immigrating to Canada and securing their future in Quebec.

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Quebec Immigration Latest Draw: Result

The Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ) draw was held on December 4, 2025, where a total of 1,870 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued to candidates under the Qualified Worker Selection Program. The minimum CRS cut-off score for this Quebec PNP draw was set at 535 points.

The PSTQ categories provide multiple immigration pathways tailored to different candidate profiles, making the Quebec PNP PR more accessible.

Stream 1: Highly qualified and specialized skills

Number of Invitations: 605
Date of Extraction: December 1, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.
Program Component: PSTQ (Programme de sélection temporaire pour les Québécois)

Key Differences Between Groups

Aspect	Group 1: General Quebec Residents	Group 2: Manufacturing Sector Workers Outside Quebec
Geographic Requirement	Anywhere in Québec	Outside the Montreal Metropolitan Community
Occupation Requirement	Any FEER 0, 1, or 2	Specific manufacturing sector NOC codes
Education Requirement	Quebec diploma required	Not specified
Minimum Score	781 points	644 points

Stream 2: Intermediate and manual skills

Number of Invitations: 604
Date of Extraction: December 1, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.
Source: Arrima Bank

Key Differences Between Groups

Aspect	Group 1 (Manufacturing)	Group 2 (Priority Sectors)
Geographic Requirement	Outside the Montreal Metropolitan Community	Anywhere in Québec
Occupation Sector	Manufacturing and food processing (33 NOC codes)	Healthcare and construction priority sectors (12 NOC codes)
Minimum Score	573 points	612 points
FEER Categories	3, 4, or 5	3, 4, or 5
Work Experience	24 months total (12 in QC)	24 months total (12 in QC)
French Requirement	Level 5+ oral	Level 5+ oral

Stream 3: Regulated professions

Number of Invitations: 649
Date of Extraction: December 1, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.
Program Stream: PSTQ (Programme de sélection temporaire pour les Québécois)
Source: Arrima Bank

Key Differences Between Groups

Aspect	Group 1 (Priority Sectors)	Group 2 (Physicians)	Group 3 (Construction)
FEER Categories	0, 1, or 2	0, 1, or 2	3, 4, or 5
Occupation Types	53 NOC codes (healthcare, education, engineering, trades)	3 NOC codes (physicians only)	10 NOC codes (construction trades)
French Requirement	Level 7+ oral, Level 5+ written	Level 7+ oral, Level 5+ written	Level 5+ oral only
Special Requirements	None	• Quebec regulatory evaluation • 1 month Quebec work experience	None
Minimum Score	717 points	Not specified	535 points
Geographic Requirement	Living in Québec	Living in Québec	Living in Québec

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Stream 4: Exceptional talent

Number of Invitations: 12
Date of Extraction: December 1, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.
Program Stream: PSTQ (Programme de sélection temporaire pour les Québécois)
Source: Arrima Bank

Key Differences Between Groups

Aspect	Group 1 (Targeted Fields)	Group 2 (Exceptional Achievements)
Key Requirement	Ministry partner's positive opinion	Exceptional achievement documentation + Doctorate
Reference List	Targeted fields (Ministry website)	Liste des accomplissements exceptionnels (Stream 4)
Education Requirement	Not specified	Doctorate (Quebec equivalent)
Work Experience	36 months in the last 5 years	36 months in the previous 5 years
French Requirement	Not specified	Not specified
Geographic Requirement	Not specified	Not specified
Minimum Score	Not specified	Not specified

How Quebec’s Immigration System Benefits PR Applicants?

Quebec's multi-category immigration system is designed to be both flexible and targeted, serving the province's diverse economic needs while providing clear pathways for candidates with varying qualifications.

By understanding which category best fits their profile, PR candidates can develop focused strategies to maximize their chances of receiving an invitation to apply for permanent selection in Quebec PNP.

The system rewards those who align their qualifications with Quebec's priorities, whether through Quebec occupation list choice, geographic location, French-language proficiency, or exceptional achievements, while maintaining multiple entry points to ensure that talented individuals at all skill levels can contribute to Quebec's future.

This comprehensive approach makes Quebec's immigration system one of the most accessible and opportunity-rich in Canada, particularly for those willing to invest in learning French and Quebec-specific work experience.

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Source: quebec.ca

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