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More Than 200 Immigration Invitations Issued by Quebec
On August 28, the Quebec Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration (MIFI) issued 231 invitations to apply for a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) under the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ).
The invitations went to candidates from two different streams: professionals with strong academic and work backgrounds, and individuals recognized for exceptional talent.
Breakdown of the August 28 Draw
Stream 1: Highly Qualified and Specialized Skills
- A total of 227 invitations were sent.
- To qualify, candidates needed to:
- Already be living in Quebec.
- Possess an eligible Quebec diploma (university, college, or vocational).
- Meet minimum study requirements (30 university credits or a 900-hour vocational program).
- Score at least 760 points on Quebec’s official selection grid.
- They also had to satisfy the full eligibility conditions of Stream 1.
Stream 4: Exceptional Talent
- Four invitations were issued under this category.
- Requirements included:
- Holding a PhD.
- At least three years of recent experience in their main field of work.
- Candidates also needed to fulfill all Stream 4 eligibility rules.
Recent Immigration Developments in Quebec
In June, Immigration Minister Jean-François Roberge outlined new directions for the province’s immigration system, setting the tone for the next four years.
Steps Already Taken by Quebec:
- Applications for the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) – Workers pathway are paused until November 30, 2025.
- The suspension of PEQ – Diplômes has been extended until November 30, 2025.
- The PSTQ reopened in July 2025.
- Intake for the Program for Refugees Abroad (Collective Sponsorship) will remain suspended until December 31, 2027.
Measures Currently Proposed:
- Setting immigration targets for temporary residents, with a planned reduction.
- Cutting the number of temporary foreign workers in Quebec from 72,000 to 65,000 over four years.
- Reducing the number of foreign workers in Montreal by half.
- Giving preference to current temporary residents for permanent residency.
- Making French language proficiency a requirement to renew work permits.
Public consultations on these proposals closed on August 15, 2025. The province will finalize and release its updated immigration levels plan in October 2025.