Québec Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ)

REVIEWED STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE

Responsibilities, outputs and checkpoints

1. 01
   RESPONSIBLEApplicant

   Confirm the starting conditions

   Identify the NOC code and TEER category of your main occupation, then read the general requirements and the exact conditions of the applicable PSTQ stream.

   Expected output

   A dated note of the starting conditions and dependencies.

   Checkpoint

   The current official source supports starting this procedure with the recorded facts.

   Official source reviewed · 2026-07-12Requirements that need to be met under the PSTQ · www.quebec.ca
2. 02
   RESPONSIBLEApplicant

   Confirm the next requirement

   Confirm the current French requirement and obtain an accepted, valid result or other accepted evidence where the stream requires it.

   Expected output

   The applicable requirement or procedural choice is recorded.

   Checkpoint

   The current official source supports the recorded requirement or procedural branch.

   Official source reviewed · 2026-07-12Requirements that need to be met under the PSTQ · www.quebec.ca
3. 03
   RESPONSIBLEApplicant

   Prepare the required facts and evidence

   Gather passport, education, five-year work history, spouse and child facts, validated job offer and regulatory-authority evidence that may apply.

   Expected output

   The factual inputs, access and dependency records for the next action are ready.

   Checkpoint

   The next action can be completed without estimated, invented or missing material facts.

   Official source reviewed · 2026-07-12Requirements that need to be met under the PSTQ · www.quebec.ca
4. 04
   RESPONSIBLEApplicant

   Complete the current preparation action

   Create your own Arrima account and complete the free expression of interest within 90 days of creating it.

   Expected output

   The saved or assembled factual result named by the current instructions.

   Checkpoint

   The result has been reviewed against the current official page or checklist control.

   Official source reviewed · 2026-07-12Completing an expression of interest in immigrating to Québec through the PSTQ · www.quebec.ca
5. 05
   RESPONSIBLEApplicant

   Review facts and current conditions

   Submit the expression of interest, keep it accurate and monitor Arrima. It remains valid for 12 months and does not guarantee an invitation.

   Expected output

   A current, reviewed record or application state.

   Checkpoint

   Facts, dates, fees, deadlines and changing conditions in this action have been rechecked.

   Official source reviewed · 2026-07-12Completing an expression of interest in immigrating to Québec through the PSTQ · www.quebec.ca
6. 06
   RESPONSIBLEQuébec

   Act through the official channel

   If invited, accept within the stated 30-day period and use the second Arrima message to open the permanent-selection application.

   Expected output

   The official action, message, invitation, payment or confirmation is retained.

   Checkpoint

   The responsible person or authority completed this action through the named official channel.

   Official source reviewed · 2026-07-12Invitation to apply for permanent selection through the PSTQ · www.quebec.ca
7. 07
   RESPONSIBLEApplicant

   Submit or respond to the official action

   Complete the selection application, provide the documents for the stream, pay Québec directly and respond to requests by their deadlines.

   Expected output

   A dated submission, response, request or decision record.

   Checkpoint

   Every applicable request, deadline and status message has been handled in the official channel.

   Official source reviewed · 2026-07-12Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ) · www.quebec.ca
8. 08
   RESPONSIBLECanada

   Complete the outcome handoff

   After receiving a CSQ, continue with the separate federal permanent-residence application and complete federal admissibility steps.

   Expected output

   The decision record and next-stage instructions are organized.

   Checkpoint

   The responsible person has confirmed the decision conditions and the next official action.

   Official source reviewed · 2026-07-12Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ) · www.quebec.ca