{"id":32500,"date":"2025-06-05T11:12:37","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T15:12:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/immetis.com\/permanent-immigration-to-quebec-whats-changing\/"},"modified":"2025-07-14T12:58:34","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T16:58:34","slug":"permanent-immigration-to-quebec-whats-changing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/immetis.com\/en\/permanent-immigration-to-quebec-whats-changing\/","title":{"rendered":"Permanent immigration to Quebec: What\u2019s changing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Major changes to Quebec\u2019s permanent immigration program<\/h1>\n\n
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In the wake of the newly released 2025 public consultation on immigration planning for the 2026\u20132029 period, the Government of Quebec has announced significant changes to its permanent immigration policy.<\/h4>\n\n
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Suspension of the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
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As of June 5, 2025, the “Workers” stream of the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) is suspended for the intake of permanent selection applications, until November 30, 2025. The suspension of the “Graduates” stream is also extended until that same date.<\/p>\n\n

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This program allowed applicants to obtain a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ)<\/strong>, issued by the Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration (MIFI). The CSQ is a mandatory step toward obtaining permanent resident status in Quebec. Once the CSQ is granted, applicants can submit a permanent residence application to the federal government of Canada. CSQ holders also benefit from facilitated status renewal procedures while awaiting permanent residency.<\/p>\n\n

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Launch of the Quebec Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
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Following the termination of the Regular Skilled Worker Program (PRTQ), it will be replaced by the new Quebec Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ).<\/strong> Invitations under this new program will begin gradually starting in July 2025.<\/p>\n\n

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As of now, many details about the program remain to be clarified, including the categories of workers it will target and the number of invitations expected. The only certainty: one stream will be dedicated to graduates of Quebec institutions.<\/p>\n\n

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Significant reduction in permanent<\/strong> and temporary immigration thresholds in Montreal and Laval<\/h2>\n\n
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The government is proposing three reduced scenarios for permanent immigration levels between 2026 and 2029:<\/strong>