Skilled Worker Selection Program
Invitations in Arrima for the Programme de sélection des travailleurs qualifiés (Skilled Worker Selection Program) (2026)
The decisions to invite persons to submit an application for permanent selection made on the basis of invitation criteria are public under section 45 of the Québec Immigration Act.
Summary of invitation criteria used to select a specific stream
Invitations under the Programme de sélection des travailleurs qualifiés (Skilled Worker Selection Program) are issued separately for each of the four program streams. A person may be invited to join a stream depending on their main occupation, as specified in their declaration of interest, and the TEER (Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities) category under the National Occupational Classification (NOC).
In the declaration of interest database, the Ministère identifies, for each stream of the Skilled Worker Selection Program, individuals who are most likely to meet the selection criteria specific to that stream by applying minimum eligibility criteria. These criteria are as follows:
| Invitation criteria used to select a specific stream and individuals likely to meet the selection requirements | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criteria | Stream 1 | Stream 2 | Stream 3 | Stream 4 | |
| TEER category of the main occupation | 0, 1 or 2 | 3, 4 or 5 | 0, 1 or 2 | 3, 4 or 5 | No criteria applied |
| Intention to practise a regulated profession | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Work experience in the main occupation in the last 5 years | At least 12 months | At least 24 months, including at least 12 months in Québec | No criteria applied | No criteria applied | At least 36 months |
| Level of education | Full-time study programs lasting at least one year, comparable in Québec to one of the following diplomas: Secondary school: College Level (Cégep): University Level: | Have at least: Secondary level: College Level (Cégep): | No criteria applied | No criteria applied | |
| Knowledge of French* (spoken) (oral expression and production) | Level 7 or higher in both skills | Level 5 or higher in both skills | Level 7 or higher in both skills | Level 5 or higher in both skills | No criteria applied |
| Knowledge of French* in writing (written expression and production) | Level 5 or higher in both skills | No criteria applied | Level 5 or higher in both skills | No criteria applied | No criteria applied |
| Knowledge of French* spoken by the spouse (oral expression and production) | Level 4 or higher in both skills | Level 4 or higher in both skills | Level 4 or higher in both skills | Level 4 or higher in both skills | No criteria applied |
| Positive opinion issued by a partner of the Ministère in a targeted field listed on the Québec.ca website; or a document proving an achievement listed in the List of Exceptional Achievements (PDF 104 Kb) issued by the Ministère | No | No | No | No | Yes |
*Based on the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent.
Depending on government priorities and Québec's socio-economic needs, which may change, the Ministère may apply additional criteria or make the criteria presented in the previous table more restrictive during each invitation round. It is therefore necessary to refer to the detailed criteria applied for each invitation process. The criteria specifically applied in each invitation process are set out below.
Here are the invitations according to the streams of the Programme de sélection des travailleurs qualifiés (PSTQ) (Qualified Worker Selection Program) in 2026.
Number of invitations: the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration invited 1094 people to apply for permanent selection as part of the PSTQ component.
Date and time of extraction from the Arrima bank: January 26, 2026, at 6:00 a.m.
These invitations were issued to individuals who met the following criteria:
- Their main occupation was in TEER category 0, 1 or 2 (“training, education, experience and responsibilities”);
- They did not plan to practise a regulated profession on the a Liste des professions réglementées (PDF 262 Kb) drawn up by the Minister;
- They had work experience in their main occupation of at least 12 months acquired over the last five years;
- They had a knowledge of French of level 7 or higher in the two oral competencies and level 5 or higher in the two written competencies according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent;
- Their accompanying spouse, if applicable, had a knowledge of French of level 4 or higher in the two oral competencies according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent.
- They were staying in Québec;
- They had a Québec university, college or vocational secondary school diploma. The diploma must certify completion of a program of study comprising at least 900 hours of study, if it is at secondary vocational or college level, or at least 30 credits, if it is at university level.
- They had a score (PDF 258 Kb) of 782 points or higher.
These invitations were also issued to individuals who met the following criteria:
- Their main occupation was in TEER category 0, 1 or 2 (“training, education, experience and responsibilities”);
- They did not plan to practise a regulated profession on the a Liste des professions réglementées (PDF 262 Kb) drawn up by the Minister;
- They had work experience in their main occupation of at least 12 months acquired over the last five years;
- They had a knowledge of French of level 7 or higher in the two oral competencies and level 5 or higher in the two written competencies according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent;
- Their accompanying spouse, if applicable, had a knowledge of French of level 4 or higher in the two oral competencies according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent.
- They were staying in Québec;
- Their main occupation was related to the manufacturing sector (manufacturing and food processing) and appeared in the following list of the National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021):
- 20010 Engineering Services Managers
- 22300 Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- 22301 Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- 22302 Industrial and manufacturing engineering technologists and technicians
- 31303 Physician assistants, midwives, and allied health professionals
- 32124 Pharmacy Technicians
- 41301 Counseling Therapists and Related Specialized Therapists
- 42201 Social and Community Service Workers
- 42202 Early Childhood Educators and Assistants
- 72102 Sheet metal workers
- 72105 Steel erectors
- 72106 Welders and soldering machine operators
- 72204 Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers
- 72301 Pipefitters, heating installers, and sprinkler installers
- 72310 Carpenters
- 72320 Bricklayers
- 72321 Insulators
- 72400 Construction and industrial mechanics
- 72401 Heavy equipment mechanics
- 72500 Crane operators
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- They had a score (PDF 258 Kb) of 674 points or higher.
These invitations were also issued to individuals who met the following criteria:
- Their main occupation was in TEER category 0, 1 or 2 (“training, education, experience and responsibilities”);
- They did not plan to practise a regulated profession on the a Liste des professions réglementées (PDF 262 Kb) drawn up by the Minister;
- They had work experience in their main occupation of at least 12 months acquired over the last five years;
- They had a knowledge of French of level 7 or higher in the two oral competencies and level 5 or higher in the two written competencies according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent;
- Their accompanying spouse, if applicable, had a knowledge of French of level 4 or higher in the two oral competencies according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent.
- They were staying in Québec;
- They had a score (PDF 258 Kb) of 737 points or higher.
Number of invitations: the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration invited 907 people to apply for permanent selection as part of the Programme de sélection des travailleurs qualifiés (Qualified worker selection program) component.
Date and time of extraction from the Arrima bank: February 23, 2026, at 7 a.m.
Exercise 1
254 of these invitations were sent to individuals who met the following criteria:
- Their main occupation was in the field of "training, education, experience and responsibilities" (TEER) 0, 1 or 2.
- They did not intend to practise a regulated profession listed in the List of Regulated Professions (PDF 262 Kb) drawn up by the Ministère;
- They had gained at least 12 months' experience in their main occupation over the previous five years.
- They showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 7 or higher in both oral skills and of level 5 or more in both written skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent;
- Their accompanying spouse, if applicable, showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 4 or higher in both oral skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent.
- They were staying in Québec;
- They had completed at least one year of full-time study and obtained one of the following diplomas in Québec: vocational diploma, attestation of vocational specialization, college diploma, technical college diploma, certificate, minor, major, bachelor's degree, specialized graduate diploma, master's degree, or doctorate;
- They hold a Québec university, college or vocational secondary school diploma. The diploma must certify completion of a program of study comprising at least 900 hours of study, if it is at secondary vocational or college level, or at least 30 credits, if it is at university level.
- They obtained a score (PDF 258 Kb) of at least 741 points.
Exercise 2
419 of these invitations were also sent to individuals who met the following criteria:
- Their main occupation was in the field of "training, education, experience and responsibilities" (TEER) 0, 1 or 2.
- They did not intend to practise a regulated profession listed in the List of Regulated Professions (PDF 262 Kb) drawn up by the Ministère;
- They had gained at least 12 months' experience in their main occupation over the previous five years.
- They showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 7 or higher in both oral skills and of level 5 or more in both written skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent;
- Their accompanying spouse, if applicable, showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 4 or higher in both oral skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent.
- They were staying in Québec;
- They had completed at least one year of full-time study and obtained one of the following diplomas in Québec: vocational diploma, attestation of vocational specialization, college diploma, technical college diploma, certificate, minor, major, bachelor's degree, specialized graduate diploma, master's degree, or doctorate;
- Their main occupation was related to priority sectors and appeared on the list from the National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021):
- 20010 Engineering managers
- 21321 Industrial and manufacturing engineers
- 22300 Civil engineering technologists and technicians
- 22301 Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians
- 22302 Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians
- 31303 Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
- 32124 Pharmacy technicians
- 41301 Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies
- 42201 Social and community service workers
- 42202 Early childhood educators and assistants
- 42203 Instructors of persons with disabilities
- 72102 Sheet metal workers
- 72105 Ironworkers
- 72106 Welders and related machine operators
- 72203 Electrical power line and cable workers
- 72204 Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers
- 72301 Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers
- 72310 Carpenters
- 72320 Bricklayers
- 72321 Insulators
- 72400 Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
- 72401 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
- 72422 Electrical mechanics
- 72500 Crane operators
- They obtained a score (PDF 258 Kb) of at least 627 points.
Exercise 3
234 of these invitations were also sent to individuals who met the following criteria:
- Their main occupation was in the field of "training, education, experience and responsibilities" (TEER) 0, 1 or 2.
- They did not intend to practise a regulated profession listed in the List of Regulated Professions (PDF 262 Kb) drawn up by the Ministère;
- They had gained at least 12 months' experience in their main occupation over the previous five years.
- They showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 7 or higher in both oral skills and of level 5 or more in both written skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent;
- Their accompanying spouse, if applicable, showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 4 or higher in both oral skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent.
- They were staying in Québec;
- They had completed at least one year of full-time study and obtained one of the following diplomas in Québec: vocational diploma, attestation of vocational specialization, college diploma, technical college diploma, certificate, minor, major, bachelor's degree, specialized graduate diploma, master's degree, or doctorate;
- They obtained a score (PDF 258 Kb) of at least 722 points.
Number of invitations: the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration invited 893 people to apply for permanent selection as part of the Programme de sélection des travailleurs qualifiés (Qualified worker selection program) component.
Date and time of extraction from the Arrima bank: March 16, 2026, at 6 a.m.
Exercise 1
258 of these invitations were sent to individuals who met the following criteria:
- Their main occupation was in the field of "training, education, experience and responsibilities" (TEER) 0, 1 or 2.
- They did not intend to practise a regulated profession listed in the List of Regulated Professions (PDF 262 Kb) drawn up by the Ministère;
- They had gained at least 12 months' experience in their main occupation over the previous five years.
- They showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 7 or higher in both oral skills and of level 5 or more in both written skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent;
- Their accompanying spouse, if applicable, showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 4 or higher in both oral skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent.
- They were staying in Québec;
- They had completed at least one year of full-time study and obtained one of the following diplomas in Québec: vocational diploma, attestation of vocational specialization, college diploma, technical college diploma, certificate, minor, major, bachelor's degree, specialized graduate diploma, master's degree, or doctorate;
- They hold a Québec university, college or vocational secondary school diploma. The diploma must certify completion of a program of study comprising at least 900 hours of study, if it is at secondary vocational or college level, or at least 30 credits, if it is at university level.
- They obtained a score (PDF 258 Kb) of at least 718 points.
Exercise 2
412 of these invitations were also sent to individuals who met the following criteria:
- Their main occupation was in the field of "training, education, experience and responsibilities" (TEER) 0, 1 or 2.
- They did not intend to practise a regulated profession listed in the List of Regulated Professions (PDF 262 Kb) drawn up by the Ministère;
- They had gained at least 12 months' experience in their main occupation over the previous five years.
- They showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 7 or higher in both oral skills and of level 5 or more in both written skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent;
- Their accompanying spouse, if applicable, showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 4 or higher in both oral skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent.
- They were staying in Québec;
- They had completed at least one year of full-time study and obtained one of the following diplomas in Québec: vocational diploma, attestation of vocational specialization, college diploma, technical college diploma, certificate, minor, major, bachelor's degree, specialized graduate diploma, master's degree, or doctorate;
- Their main occupation was related to priority sectors and appeared on the list from the National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021):
- 20010 Engineering managers
- 21321 Industrial and manufacturing engineers
- 22300 Civil engineering technologists and technicians
- 22301 Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians
- 22302 Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians
- 31303 Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
- 32124 Pharmacy technicians
- 41301 Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies
- 42201 Social and community service workers
- 42202 Early childhood educators and assistants
- 42203 Instructors of persons with disabilities
- 72102 Sheet metal workers
- 72105 Ironworkers
- 72106 Welders and related machine operators
- 72203 Electrical power line and cable workers
- 72204 Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers
- 72301 Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers
- 72310 Carpenters
- 72320 Bricklayers
- 72321 Insulators
- 72400 Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
- 72401 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
- 72422 Electrical mechanics
- 72500 Crane operators
- They obtained a score (PDF 258 Kb) of at least 588 points.
Exercise 3
223 of these invitations were also sent to individuals who met the following criteria:
- Their main occupation was in the field of "training, education, experience and responsibilities" (TEER) 0, 1 or 2.
- They did not intend to practise a regulated profession listed in the List of Regulated Professions (PDF 262 Kb) drawn up by the Ministère;
- They had gained at least 12 months' experience in their main occupation over the previous five years.
- They showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 7 or higher in both oral skills and of level 5 or more in both written skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent;
- Their accompanying spouse, if applicable, showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 4 or higher in both oral skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent.
- They were staying in Québec;
- They had completed at least one year of full-time study and obtained one of the following diplomas in Québec: vocational diploma, attestation of vocational specialization, college diploma, technical college diploma, certificate, minor, major, bachelor's degree, specialized graduate diploma, master's degree, or doctorate;
- They obtained a score (PDF 258 Kb) of at least 709 points.
Number of invitations: the Minister of Immigration, Francization and Integration invited 683 persons to apply for permanent selection.
Date and time of extraction from the Arrima bank: January 26, 2026, at 6:00 a.m.
These invitations were addressed to persons meeting the following criteria:
- Their main occupation was in TEER category 3, 4 or 5;
- They did not plan to practise a regulated profession on the Liste des professions réglementées (PDF 262 Kb) drawn up by the Minister;
- They had a knowledge of French of level 5 or higher in the two oral competencies according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent;
- Their accompanying spouse, if applicable, had a knowledge of French of level 4 or higher in the two oral competencies according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent.
- They were staying in Québec;
- They had at least 24 months of work experience in their main profession within the last five years, including at least 12 months in Québec;
- They had a Québec university, college or vocational secondary school diploma. The diploma must certify completion of a program of study comprising at least 900 hours of study, if it is at secondary vocational or college level, or at least 30 credits, if it is at university level;
- They had a score (PDF 258 Kb) equal to or greater than 800 points.
These invitations were also addressed to persons meeting the following criteria:
- Their main occupation was in TEER category 3, 4 or 5;
- They did not plan to practise a regulated profession on the Liste des professions réglementées (PDF 262 Kb) drawn up by the Minister;
- They had a knowledge of French of level 5 or higher in the two oral competencies according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent;
- Their accompanying spouse, if applicable, had a knowledge of French of level 4 or higher in the two oral competencies according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent.
- They were staying in Québec;
- They have at least 24 months of work experience in their main occupation in the past five years, with at least 12 of those months being in Québec;
- Their main occupation was related to priority sectors of the Labor Force Operation and appeared in the following list of the National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021):
- 33101 Medical laboratory assistants and related technical assistants
- 33102 Nursing assistants, patient care assistants, and patient attendants
- 33103 Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
- 73100 Concrete finishers
- 73101 Tile setters
- 73102 Plasterers, interior system installers and finishers, and lath hangers
- 73110 Roofers and shingle installers
- 73111 Glaziers
- 73112 Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
- 73113 Interior finishers
- 73400 Heavy equipment operators
- 75110 Construction support workers and laborers
- They had a score (PDF 258 Kb) equal to or greater than 609 points.
These invitations were also addressed to persons meeting the following criteria:
- Their main occupation was in TEER category 3, 4 or 5;
- They did not plan to practise a regulated profession on the Liste des professions réglementées (PDF 262 Kb) drawn up by the Minister;
- They had a knowledge of French of level 5 or higher in the two oral competencies according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent;
- Their accompanying spouse, if applicable, had a knowledge of French of level 4 or higher in the two oral competencies according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent.
- They were staying in Québec outside the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal;
- They had at least 24 months of work experience in their main profession within the last five years, including at least 12 months in Québec;
- They had a score (PDF 258 Kb) equal to or greater than 657 points.
Number of invitations: the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration invited 495 people to apply for permanent selection.
Date and time of extraction from the Arrima bank: February 23, 2026, at 7 a.m.
Exercise 1
104 of these invitations were sent to individuals who met the following criteria:
- They had a primary occupation in category TEER 3, 4 or 5;
- They did not intend to practise a regulated profession listed in the List of Regulated Professions (PDF 262 Kb) drawn up by the Ministère;
- They showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 5 or higher in both oral skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent;
- Their accompanying spouse, if applicable, showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 4 or higher in both oral skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent.
- They were staying in Québec;
- They had at least 24 months of work experience in their main occupation in the last five years, including at least 12 months in Québec.
- They had completed schooling equivalent to a high school diploma in Québec or a two-year full-time general postsecondary program, or a program of study lasting at least one full-time year and equivalent to one of the following diplomas in Québec: vocational diploma (more than 600 hours in Québec), attestation of vocational specialization (more than 600 hours in Québec), college diploma, technical college diploma, certificate, minor, major, bachelor's degree, specialized graduate diploma, master's degree, or doctorate;
- They held a Québec diploma from a university, college, vocational high school, or general high school. The diploma must certify completion of a program of study comprising at least 600 hours of study, if it is at secondary vocational or college level, at least 900 hours of study, or at least 30 credits, if it is at university level.
- They had a score (PDF 258 Kb) of 756 points or higher.
Exercise 2
194 of these invitations were also sent to individuals who met the following criteria:
- They had a primary occupation in category TEER 3, 4 or 5;
- They did not intend to practise a regulated profession listed in the List of Regulated Professions (PDF 262 Kb) drawn up by the Ministère;
- They showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 5 or higher in both oral skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent;
- Their accompanying spouse, if applicable, showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 4 or higher in both oral skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent.
- They were staying in Québec;
- They had completed schooling equivalent to a high school diploma in Québec or a two-year full-time general postsecondary program, or a program of study lasting at least one full-time year and equivalent to one of the following diplomas in Québec: vocational diploma (more than 600 hours in Québec), attestation of vocational specialization (more than 600 hours in Québec), college diploma, technical college diploma, certificate, minor, major, bachelor's degree, specialized graduate diploma, master's degree, or doctorate;
- They had at least 24 months of work experience in their main occupation in the last five years, including at least 12 months in Québec.
- Their main occupation was related to priority sectors and appeared on the list from the National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021):
- 33101 Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations
- 33102 Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
- 33103 Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
- 73100 Concrete finishers
- 73101 Tilesetters
- 73102 Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers
- 73110 Roofers and shinglers
- 73111 Glaziers
- 73112 Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
- 73113 Floor covering installers
- 73400 Heavy equipment operators
- 75110 Construction trades helpers and labourers
- They had a score (PDF 258 Kb) of 562 points or higher.
Exercise 3
197 of these invitations were also sent to individuals who met the following criteria:
- They had a primary occupation in category TEER 3, 4 or 5;
- They did not intend to practise a regulated profession listed in the List of Regulated Professions (PDF 262 Kb) drawn up by the Ministère;
- They showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 5 or higher in both oral skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent;
- Their accompanying spouse, if applicable, showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 4 or higher in both oral skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent.
- They were staying in Québec;
- They had completed schooling equivalent to a high school diploma in Québec or a two-year full-time general postsecondary program, or a program of study lasting at least one full-time year and equivalent to one of the following diplomas in Québec: vocational diploma (more than 600 hours in Québec), attestation of vocational specialization (more than 600 hours in Québec), college diploma, technical college diploma, certificate, minor, major, bachelor's degree, specialized graduate diploma, master's degree, or doctorate;
- They had at least 24 months of work experience in their main occupation in the last five years, including at least 12 months in Québec.
- They had a score (PDF 258 Kb) of 688 points or higher.
Number of invitations: the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration invited 509 people to apply for permanent selection.
Date and time of extraction from the Arrima bank: March 16, 2026, at 6 a.m.
Exercise 1
109 of these invitations were sent to individuals who met the following criteria:
- They had a primary occupation in category TEER 3, 4 or 5;
- They did not intend to practise a regulated profession listed in the List of Regulated Professions (PDF 262 Kb) drawn up by the Ministère;
- They showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 5 or higher in both oral skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent;
- Their accompanying spouse, if applicable, showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 4 or higher in both oral skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent.
- They were staying in Québec;
- They had at least 24 months of work experience in their main occupation in the last five years, including at least 12 months in Québec.
- They had completed schooling equivalent to a high school diploma in Québec or a two-year full-time general postsecondary program, or a program of study lasting at least one full-time year and equivalent to one of the following diplomas in Québec: vocational diploma (more than 600 hours in Québec), attestation of vocational specialization (more than 600 hours in Québec), college diploma, technical college diploma, certificate, minor, major, bachelor's degree, specialized graduate diploma, master's degree, or doctorate;
- They held a Québec diploma from a university, college, vocational high school, or general high school. The diploma must certify completion of a program of study comprising at least 600 hours of study, if it is at secondary vocational or college level, at least 900 hours of study, or at least 30 credits, if it is at university level.
- They had a score (PDF 258 Kb) of 679 points or higher.
Exercise 2
193 of these invitations were also sent to individuals who met the following criteria:
- They had a primary occupation in category TEER 3, 4 or 5;
- They did not intend to practise a regulated profession listed in the List of Regulated Professions (PDF 262 Kb) drawn up by the Ministère;
- They showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 5 or higher in both oral skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent;
- Their accompanying spouse, if applicable, showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 4 or higher in both oral skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent.
- They were staying in Québec;
- They had completed schooling equivalent to a high school diploma in Québec or a two-year full-time general postsecondary program, or a program of study lasting at least one full-time year and equivalent to one of the following diplomas in Québec: vocational diploma (more than 600 hours in Québec), attestation of vocational specialization (more than 600 hours in Québec), college diploma, technical college diploma, certificate, minor, major, bachelor's degree, specialized graduate diploma, master's degree, or doctorate;
- They had at least 24 months of work experience in their main occupation in the last five years, including at least 12 months in Québec.
- Their main occupation was related to priority sectors and appeared on the list from the National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021):
- 33101 Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations
- 33102 Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
- 33103 Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
- 73100 Concrete finishers
- 73101 Tilesetters
- 73102 Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers
- 73110 Roofers and shinglers
- 73111 Glaziers
- 73112 Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
- 73113 Floor covering installers
- 73400 Heavy equipment operators
- 75110 Construction trades helpers and labourers
- They had a score (PDF 258 Kb) of 505 points or higher.
Exercise 3
207 of these invitations were also sent to individuals who met the following criteria:
- They had a primary occupation in category TEER 3, 4 or 5;
- They did not intend to practise a regulated profession listed in the List of Regulated Professions (PDF 262 Kb) drawn up by the Ministère;
- They showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 5 or higher in both oral skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent;
- Their accompanying spouse, if applicable, showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 4 or higher in both oral skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent.
- They were staying in Québec;
- They had completed schooling equivalent to a high school diploma in Québec or a two-year full-time general postsecondary program, or a program of study lasting at least one full-time year and equivalent to one of the following diplomas in Québec: vocational diploma (more than 600 hours in Québec), attestation of vocational specialization (more than 600 hours in Québec), college diploma, technical college diploma, certificate, minor, major, bachelor's degree, specialized graduate diploma, master's degree, or doctorate;
- They had at least 24 months of work experience in their main occupation in the last five years, including at least 12 months in Québec.
- They had a score (PDF 258 Kb) of 662 points or higher.
Number of invitations: the Minister of Immigration, Francization and Integration invited 750 persons to apply for permanent selection in this stream of the PSTQ.
Date and time of extraction from the Arrima bank: January 26, 2026, at 6:00 a.m.
These invitations were addressed to persons meeting the following criteria:
- They planned to practise a regulated profession on the a Liste des professions réglementées (PDF 262 Kb) drawn up by the Minister in TEER category 0, 1 or 2;
- They had a knowledge of French of level 7 or higher in the two oral competencies and level 5 or higher in the two written competencies according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent;
- Their accompanying spouse, if applicable, had a knowledge of French of level 4 or higher in the two oral competencies according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent.
- They were staying in Québec;
- They had a Québec university, college or vocational secondary school diploma. The diploma must certify completion of a program of study comprising at least 900 hours of study, if it is at secondary vocational or college level, or at least 30 credits, if it is at university level;
- They had a score (PDF 258 Kb) equal to or greater than 781 points.
These invitations were also addressed to persons meeting the following criteria:
- They planned to practise a regulated profession on the a Liste des professions réglementées (PDF 262 Kb) drawn up by the Minister in TEER category 0, 1 or 2;
- They had a knowledge of French of level 7 or higher in the two oral competencies and level 5 or higher in the two written competencies according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent;
- Their accompanying spouse, if applicable, had a knowledge of French of level 4 or higher in the two oral competencies according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent.
- They were staying in Québec;
- Their main occupation was related to the priority sectors of the Labor Force Operation and appeared in the following list of the National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021):
- 21203 Land surveyors
- 21300 Civil engineers
- 21310 Electrical and electronics engineers
- 21320 Chemical engineers
- 21321 Industrial and manufacturing engineers
- 21322 Metallurgical and materials engineers
- 21390 Aerospace engineers
- 31100 Clinical and laboratory medicine specialists
- 31101 Surgical specialists
- 31102 General practitioners and family physicians
- 31103 Veterinarians
- 31110 Dentists
- 31112 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
- 31120 Pharmacists
- 31121 Dietitians and nutritionists
- 31200 Psychologists
- 31202 Physical therapists
- 31203 Occupational therapists
- 31300 Nursing coordinators and supervisors
- 31301 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
- 31302 Nurse practitioners
- 31303 Physician assistants, midwives, and allied health professionals
- 32100 Prescription opticians
- 32101 Nursing assistants/nursing aides
- 32102 Ambulance and paramedical personnel
- 32103 Respiratory therapists, cardiovascular perfusionists, and cardiopulmonary technologists
- 32104 Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians
- 32111 Dental hygienists and therapists
- 32112 Dental technologists and technicians
- 32120 Medical laboratory technologists
- 32121 Medical radiation technologists
- 32122 Ultrasound technologists
- 32123 Cardiology technologists and diagnostic electrophysiology technologists
- 32124 Pharmacy technicians
- 41220 Secondary school teachers
- 41221 Primary and preschool teachers
- 41300 Social workers
- 41301 Counseling therapists and related specialized therapists
- 42202 Early childhood educators and assistants
- 72102 Sheet metal workers
- 72105 Steel frame erectors
- 72106 Welders and welding and brazing machine operators
- 72200 Electricians (except industrial electricians and power system electricians)
- 72204 Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers
- 72301 Pipefitters, heating installers, and sprinkler installers
- 72310 Carpenters and joiners
- 72320 Bricklayers and masons
- 72321 Insulators
- 72400 Construction and industrial mechanics
- 72401 Heavy equipment mechanics
- 72402 Heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning mechanics
- 72406 Elevator builders and mechanics
- 72500 Crane operators
- They had a score (PDF 258 Kb) equal to or greater than 694 points.
These invitations were also addressed to persons meeting the following criteria:
- They planned to practise a regulated profession on the a Liste des professions réglementées (PDF 262 Kb) drawn up by the Minister in TEER category 3, 4 or 5;
- They had a knowledge of French of level 5 or higher in the two oral competencies according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent;
- Their accompanying spouse, if applicable, had a knowledge of French of level 4 or higher in the two oral competencies according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent.
- They were staying in Québec;
- Their main occupation was related to the sectors prioritized by Operation Workforce and appeared in the following list from the National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021):
- 73100 Concrete finishers
- 73101 Tile setters
- 73102 Plasterers, interior system installers and finishers, and lath installers
- 73110 Roofers and shingle installers
- 73111 Glaziers
- 73112 Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
- 73113 Interior finishers
- 73400 Heavy equipment operators
- 73402 Drillers and blasters in open-pit mines, quarries, and construction sites
- 75110 Construction trades helpers and laborers
- They had a score (PDF 258 Kb) equal to or greater than 546 points.
These invitations were also addressed to persons meeting the following criteria:
- They planned to practise a regulated profession on the a Liste des professions réglementées (PDF 262 Kb) drawn up by the Minister in TEER category 0, 1 or 2;
- They had a knowledge of French of level 7 or higher in the two oral competencies and level 5 or higher in the two written competencies according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent;
- Their accompanying spouse, if applicable, had a knowledge of French of level 4 or higher in the two oral competencies according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent.
- They were staying in Québec;
- They had a score (PDF 258 Kb) equal to or greater than 722 points.
These invitations were also addressed to persons meeting the following criteria:
- They planned to practise a regulated profession on the a Liste des professions réglementées (PDF 262 Kb) drawn up by the Minister in TEER category 3, 4 or 5;
- They had a knowledge of French of level 5 or higher in the two oral competencies according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent;
- Their accompanying spouse, if applicable, had a knowledge of French of level 4 or higher in the two oral competencies according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent.
- They were staying in Québec;
- They had a score (PDF 258 Kb) equal to or greater than 855 points.
Number of invitations: the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration invited 1141 people to apply for permanent selection.
Date and time of extraction from the Arrima bank: February 23, 2026, at 7 a.m.
Exercise 1
151 of these invitations were sent to individuals who met the following criteria:
- They did not intend to practise a regulated profession listed in the List of Regulated Professions (PDF 262 Kb) drawn up by the Ministère (TEER category) 0, 1, or 2;
- They showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 7 or higher in both oral skills and of level 5 or more in both written skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent;
- Their accompanying spouse, if applicable, showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 4 or higher in both oral skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent.
- They were staying in Québec;
- They hold a Québec university, college or vocational secondary school diploma. The diploma must certify completion of a program of study comprising at least 900 hours of study, if it is at secondary vocational or college level, or at least 30 credits, if it is at university level;
- They had a score (PDF 258 Kb) of 730 points or higher.
Exercise 2
841 of these invitations were also sent to individuals who met the following criteria:
- They did not intend to practise a regulated profession listed in the List of Regulated Professions (PDF 262 Kb) drawn up by the Ministère (TEER category) 0, 1, or 2;
- They showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 7 or higher in both oral skills and of level 5 or more in both written skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent;
- Their accompanying spouse, if applicable, showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 4 or higher in both oral skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent.
- They were staying in Québec;
- Their main occupation was related to priority sectors and appeared on the list from the National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021):
- 21203 Land surveyors
- 21300 Civil engineers
- 21301 Mechanical engineers
- 21310 Electrical and electronics engineers
- 21320 Chemical engineers
- 21321 Industrial and manufacturing engineers
- 21322 Metallurgical and materials engineers
- 21390 Aerospace engineers
- 22300 Civil engineering technologists and technicians
- 22301 Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians
- 22302 Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians
- 22310 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
- 31103 Veterinarians
- 31110 Dentists
- 31112 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
- 31120 Pharmacists
- 31121 Dietitians and nutritionists
- 31200 Psychologists
- 31202 Physiotherapists
- 31203 Occupational therapists
- 31300 Nursing coordinators and supervisors
- 31301 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
- 31302 Nurse practitioners
- 31303 Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
- 32100 Opticians
- 32101 Licensed practical nurses
- 32102 Paramedical occupations
- 32103 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
- 32104 Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians
- 32111 Dental hygienists and dental therapists
- 32112 Dental technologists and technicians
- 32120 Medical laboratory technologists
- 32121 Medical radiation technologists
- 32122 Medical sonographers
- 32123 Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists
- 41220 Secondary school teachers
- 41221 Elementary school and kindergarten teachers
- 41300 Social workers
- 41301 Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies
- 42202 Early childhood educators and assistants
- 72102 Sheet metal workers
- 72105 Ironworkers
- 72106 Welders and related machine operators
- 72200 Electricians (except industrial and power system)
- 72203 Electrical power line and cable workers
- 72300 Plumbers
- 72301 Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers
- 72310 Carpenters
- 72320 Bricklayers
- 72321 Insulators
- 72400 Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
- 72401 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
- 72402 Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
- 72406 Elevator constructors and mechanics
- 72422 Electrical mechanics
- 72500 Crane operators
- They had a score (PDF 258 Kb) of 632 points or higher.
Exercise 3
39 of these invitations were also sent to individuals who met the following criteria:
- They held a license to practise the main occupation, or their training or qualification was partially or fully recognized by the regulatory authority;
- They were staying in Québec;
- Their accompanying spouse, if applicable, showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 4 or higher in both oral skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent.
- They showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 7 or higher in both oral skills and of level 5 or more in both written skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent;
- They did not intend to practise a regulated profession listed in the List of Regulated Professions (PDF 262 Kb) drawn up by the Ministère (TEER category) 0, 1, or 2;
- Their main occupation was related to priority sectors and appeared on the list from the National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021):
- 31100 Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
- 31101 Specialists in surgery
- 31102 General practitioners and family physicians
Exercise 4
30 of these invitations were also sent to individuals who met the following criteria:
- They did not intend to practise a regulated profession listed in the List of Regulated Professions (PDF 262 Kb) drawn up by the Ministère (TEER category) 3, 4, or 5;
- They showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 5 or higher in both oral skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent;
- Their accompanying spouse, if applicable, showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 4 or higher in both oral skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent.
- They were staying in Québec;
- Their main occupation was related to priority sectors and appeared on the list from the National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021):
- 73100 Concrete finishers
- 73101 Tilesetters
- 73102 Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers
- 73110 Roofers and shinglers
- 73111 Glaziers
- 73112 Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
- 73113 Floor covering installers
- 73400 Heavy equipment operators
- 73402 Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction
- 75110 Construction trades helpers and labourers
- They had a score (PDF 258 Kb) of 452 points or higher.
Exercise 5
70 of these invitations were also sent to individuals who met the following criteria:
- They did not intend to practise a regulated profession listed in the List of Regulated Professions (PDF 262 Kb) drawn up by the Ministère (TEER category) 0, 1, or 2;
- They showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 7 or higher in both oral skills and of level 5 or more in both written skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent;
- Their accompanying spouse, if applicable, showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 4 or higher in both oral skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent.
- They were staying in Québec;
- They had a score (PDF 258 Kb) of 693 points or higher.
Exercise 6
10 of these invitations were also sent to individuals who met the following criteria:
- They did not intend to practise a regulated profession listed in the List of Regulated Professions (PDF 262 Kb) drawn up by the Ministère (TEER category) 3, 4, or 5;
- They showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 5 or higher in both oral skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent;
- Their accompanying spouse, if applicable, showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 4 or higher in both oral skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent.
- They were staying in Québec;
- They had a score (PDF 258 Kb) of 774 points or higher.
Number of invitations: the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration invited 1118 people to apply for permanent selection.
Date and time of extraction from the Arrima bank: March 16, 2026, at 6 a.m.
Exercise 1
151 of these invitations were sent to individuals who met the following criteria:
- They did not intend to practise a regulated profession listed in the List of Regulated Professions (PDF 262 Kb) drawn up by the Ministère (TEER category) 0, 1, or 2;
- They showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 7 or higher in both oral skills and of level 5 or more in both written skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent;
- Their accompanying spouse, if applicable, showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 4 or higher in both oral skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent.
- They were staying in Québec;
- They hold a Québec university, college or vocational secondary school diploma. The diploma must certify completion of a program of study comprising at least 900 hours of study, if it is at secondary vocational or college level, or at least 30 credits, if it is at university level;
- They had a score (PDF 258 Kb) of 672 points or higher.
Exercise 2
855 of these invitations were also sent to individuals who met the following criteria:
- They did not intend to practise a regulated profession listed in the List of Regulated Professions (PDF 262 Kb) drawn up by the Ministère (TEER category) 0, 1, or 2;
- They showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 7 or higher in both oral skills and of level 5 or more in both written skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent;
- Their accompanying spouse, if applicable, showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 4 or higher in both oral skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent.
- They were staying in Québec;
- Their main occupation was related to priority sectors and appeared on the list from the National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021):
- 21203 Land surveyors
- 21300 Civil engineers
- 21301 Mechanical engineers
- 21310 Electrical and electronics engineers
- 21320 Chemical engineers
- 21321 Industrial and manufacturing engineers
- 21322 Metallurgical and materials engineers
- 21390 Aerospace engineers
- 22300 Civil engineering technologists and technicians
- 22301 Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians
- 22302 Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians
- 22310 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
- 31103 Veterinarians
- 31110 Dentists
- 31112 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
- 31120 Pharmacists
- 31121 Dietitians and nutritionists
- 31200 Psychologists
- 31202 Physiotherapists
- 31203 Occupational therapists
- 31300 Nursing coordinators and supervisors
- 31301 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
- 31302 Nurse practitioners
- 31303 Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
- 32100 Opticians
- 32101 Licensed practical nurses
- 32102 Paramedical occupations
- 32103 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
- 32104 Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians
- 32111 Dental hygienists and dental therapists
- 32112 Dental technologists and technicians
- 32120 Medical laboratory technologists
- 32121 Medical radiation technologists
- 32122 Medical sonographers
- 32123 Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists
- 41220 Secondary school teachers
- 41221 Elementary school and kindergarten teachers
- 41300 Social workers
- 41301 Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies
- 42202 Early childhood educators and assistants
- 72102 Sheet metal workers
- 72105 Ironworkers
- 72106 Welders and related machine operators
- 72200 Electricians (except industrial and power system)
- 72203 Electrical power line and cable workers
- 72300 Plumbers
- 72301 Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers
- 72310 Carpenters
- 72320 Bricklayers
- 72321 Insulators
- 72400 Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
- 72401 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
- 72402 Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
- 72406 Elevator constructors and mechanics
- 72422 Electrical mechanics
- 72500 Crane operators
- They had a score (PDF 258 Kb) of 563 points or higher.
Exercise 3
17 of these invitations were also sent to individuals who met the following criteria:
- They held a license to practise the main occupation, or their training or qualification was partially or fully recognized by the regulatory authority;
- They were staying in Québec;
- Their accompanying spouse, if applicable, showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 4 or higher in both oral skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent.
- They showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 7 or higher in both oral skills and of level 5 or more in both written skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent;
- They intended to practise a regulated profession listed in the List of Regulated Professions (PDF 262 Kb) drawn up by the Ministère (TEER category) 0, 1, or 2;
- Their main occupation was related to priority sectors and appeared on the list from the National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021):
- 31100 Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
- 31101 Specialists in surgery
- 31102 General practitioners and family physicians
Exercise 4
13 of these invitations were also sent to individuals who met the following criteria:
- They did not intend to practise a regulated profession listed in the List of Regulated Professions (PDF 262 Kb) drawn up by the Ministère (TEER category) 3, 4, or 5;
- They showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 5 or higher in both oral skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent;
- Their accompanying spouse, if applicable, showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 4 or higher in both oral skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent.
- They were staying in Québec;
- Their main occupation was related to priority sectors and appeared on the list from the National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021):
- 73100 Concrete finishers
- 73101 Tilesetters
- 73102 Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers
- 73110 Roofers and shinglers
- 73111 Glaziers
- 73112 Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
- 73113 Floor covering installers
- 73400 Heavy equipment operators
- 73402 Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction
- 75110 Construction trades helpers and labourers
- They had a score (PDF 258 Kb) of 397 points or higher.
Exercise 5
72 of these invitations were also sent to individuals who met the following criteria:
- They did not intend to practise a regulated profession listed in the List of Regulated Professions (PDF 262 Kb) drawn up by the Ministère (TEER category) 0, 1, or 2;
- They showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 7 or higher in both oral skills and of level 5 or more in both written skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent;
- Their accompanying spouse, if applicable, showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 4 or higher in both oral skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent.
- They were staying in Québec;
- They had a score (PDF 258 Kb) of 651 points or higher.
Exercise 6
10 of these invitations were also sent to individuals who met the following criteria:
- They did not intend to practise a regulated profession listed in the List of Regulated Professions (PDF 262 Kb) drawn up by the Ministère (TEER category) 3, 4, or 5;
- They showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 5 or higher in both oral skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent;
- Their accompanying spouse, if applicable, showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 4 or higher in both oral skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent.
- They were staying in Québec;
- They had a score (PDF 258 Kb) of 740 points or higher.
Number of invitations: the Minister of Immigration, Francization and Integration invited 20 persons to apply for permanent selection in this stream of the PSTQ.
Date and time of extraction from the Arrima bank: January 26, 2026, at 6:00 a.m.
These invitations were addressed to people who met the following criteria:
- They held a positive opinion rendered by a Ministère partner in a targeted field listed on the Ministère website;
- They had work experience in their main occupation of at least 36 months over the last five years.
These invitations were also addressed to people who met the following criteria
- They held a document demonstrating an achievement indicated on the Liste des accomplissements exceptionnels (PDF 104 Kb) of the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration for Stream 4;
- They had a level of education equivalent to a doctorate in Quebec (including undergraduate doctorates);
- They had work experience in their main occupation of at least 36 months over the last five years.
Number of invitations: the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration invited 6 people to apply for permanent selection as part of the Programme de sélection des travailleurs qualifiés (Qualified worker selection program) component.
Date and time of extraction from the Arrima bank: February 23, 2026, at 7 a.m.
Exercise 1
3 of these invitations were sent to individuals who met the following criteria:
- They have received a positive opinion issued by a partner of the Ministère in a targeted field listed on the Ministère's website;
- They had gained at least 36 months' experience in their main occupation over the previous five years.
Exercise 2
3 of these invitations were also sent to individuals who met the following criteria:
- They held a document demonstrating an achievement listed in the List of Exceptional Achievements (PDF 104 Kb) of the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration for Component 4;
- They had a level of education equivalent to a doctorate in Québec (including undergraduate doctorates);
- They had gained at least 36 months' experience in their main occupation over the previous five years.
Number of invitations: the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration invited 2 people to apply for permanent selection as part of the Programme de sélection des travailleurs qualifiés (Qualified worker selection program) stream.
Date and time of extraction from the Arrima bank: March 16, 2026, at 6 a.m.
These invitations were sent to individuals who met the following criteria:
- They held a document demonstrating an achievement listed in the List of Exceptional Achievements (PDF 104 Kb) of the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration for Component 4;
- They had a level of education equivalent to a doctorate in Québec (including undergraduate doctorates);
- They had gained at least 36 months' experience in their main occupation over the previous five years.
Other invitations and additional information
Since the 1st of January 2026, in addition to the invitations indicated above, the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration has also invited 13 people to submit a permanent selection application in accordance with Section 26 of the Québec Immigration Regulation (RLRQ, Chapter I-0.2.1, r. 3) and section 47 of the Québec Immigration Act (RLRQ, chapter I-0.2.1).
Individuals who have declared a primary occupation that requires permanent residence or Canadian citizenship are not invited to apply for permanent selection. The following occupations are therefore excluded from all invitation exercises:
- 40040 Commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services
- 40042 Commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces
- 41310 Police investigators and other investigative occupations
- 42100 Police officers (except commissioned)
- 42102 Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces
- 43204 Operations Members of the Canadian Armed Forces
- 44200 Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces
Previous invitations in the Programme de sélection des travailleurs qualifiés (Skilled Worker Selection Program) (PSTQ)
Invitations to Arrima – 2025
Last update: March 20, 2026
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