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Ontario issued 64 invitations under the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream. Profiles created: July 2, 2025 – March 23, 2026. Targeted draw for Eastern Ontario. Please refer to the OINP Program Updates page for more information.
Ontario issued 28 invitations under the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream. Profiles created: July 2, 2025 – March 23, 2026. Targeted draw for Northern Ontario. Please refer to the OINP Program Updates page for more information.
Ontario issued 99 invitations under the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream. Profiles created: July 2, 2025 – March 23, 2026. Targeted draw for Southwestern Ontario. Please refer to the OINP Program Updates page for more information.
Ontario issued 51 invitations under the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream. Profiles created: July 2, 2025 – March 23, 2026. Targeted draw for Central Ontario (excluding GTA). Please refer to the OINP Program Updates page for more information.
Ontario issued 355 invitations under the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream. Profiles created: July 2, 2025 – March 23, 2026. Targeted draw for the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Please refer to the OINP Program Updates page for more information.
Provincial Nominee Program invitation round - March 25, 2026
Results: PNP draw invitations
Ontario - Employer Job Offer: International Student stream
Province: Ontario
Stream: Employer Job Offer: International Student stream
Number of invitations issued: 79
Score range: 83 and above
Date of round: March 25, 2026
Ontario issued 79 invitations under the Employer Job Offer: International Student stream. Profiles created: July 2, 2025 – March 23, 2026. Targeted draw for Eastern Ontario. Please refer to the OINP Program Updates page for more information.
Provincial Nominee Program invitation round - March 25, 2026
Results: PNP draw invitations
Ontario - Employer Job Offer: International Student stream
Province: Ontario
Stream: Employer Job Offer: International Student stream
Number of invitations issued: 29
Score range: 80 and above
Date of round: March 25, 2026
Ontario issued 29 invitations under the Employer Job Offer: International Student stream. Profiles created: July 2, 2025 – March 23, 2026. Targeted draw for Northern Ontario. Please refer to the OINP Program Updates page for more information.
Provincial Nominee Program invitation round - March 25, 2026
Results: PNP draw invitations
Ontario - Employer Job Offer: International Student stream
Province: Ontario
Stream: Employer Job Offer: International Student stream
Number of invitations issued: 152
Score range: 81 and above
Date of round: March 25, 2026
Ontario issued 152 invitations under the Employer Job Offer: International Student stream. Profiles created: July 2, 2025 – March 23, 2026. Targeted draw for Southwestern Ontario. Please refer to the OINP Program Updates page for more information.
Provincial Nominee Program invitation round - March 25, 2026
Results: PNP draw invitations
Ontario - Employer Job Offer: International Student stream
Province: Ontario
Stream: Employer Job Offer: International Student stream
Number of invitations issued: 82
Score range: 82 and above
Date of round: March 25, 2026
Ontario issued 82 invitations under the Employer Job Offer: International Student stream. Profiles created: July 2, 2025 – March 23, 2026. Targeted draw for Central Ontario (excluding GTA). Please refer to the OINP Program Updates page for more information.
Provincial Nominee Program invitation round - March 25, 2026
Results: PNP draw invitations
Ontario - Employer Job Offer: International Student stream
Province: Ontario
Stream: Employer Job Offer: International Student stream
Number of invitations issued: 76
Score range: 90 and above
Date of round: March 25, 2026
Ontario issued 76 invitations under the Employer Job Offer: International Student stream. Profiles created: July 2, 2025 – March 23, 2026. Targeted draw for the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Please refer to the OINP Program Updates page for more information.
Arrima invitations for permanent selection - June 4, 2026
Results: Quebec Arrima invitations
Stream 4: Exceptional talent
Draw reference: PSTQ 2026-06-04
Program: Programme de selection des travailleurs qualifies (PSTQ)
Stream: Stream 4: Exceptional talent
Number of invitations issued: 22
Invitation score: See criteria
Date of invitation round: June 4, 2026
Number of invitations: the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration invited 22 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: June 1, 2026, at 6 a.m. Exercise 1 17 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 5 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...
Arrima invitations for permanent selection - April 30, 2026
Results: Quebec Arrima invitations
Stream 1: Highly qualified and specialized skills
Draw reference: PSTQ 2026-04-30
Program: Programme de selection des travailleurs qualifies (PSTQ)
Stream: Stream 1: Highly qualified and specialized skills
Number of invitations issued: 983
Invitation score: 716, 571, 704 points
Date of invitation round: April 30, 2026
Number of invitations: the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration invited 983 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: April 27, 2026, at 6 a.m. Exercise 1 379 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 360 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 bo...
Arrima invitations for permanent selection - April 30, 2026
Results: Quebec Arrima invitations
Stream 2: Intermediate and manual skills
Draw reference: PSTQ 2026-04-30
Program: Programme de selection des travailleurs qualifies (PSTQ)
Stream: Stream 2: Intermediate and manual skills
Number of invitations issued: 506
Invitation score: 660, 494 points
Date of invitation round: April 30, 2026
Number of invitations: the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration invited 506 people to apply for permanent selection. Date and time of extraction from the Arrima bank: April 27, 2026, at 6 a.m. Exercise 1 153 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 360 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...
Arrima invitations for permanent selection - April 30, 2026
Results: Quebec Arrima invitations
Stream 3: Regulated professions
Draw reference: PSTQ 2026-04-30
Program: Programme de selection des travailleurs qualifies (PSTQ)
Stream: Stream 3: Regulated professions
Number of invitations issued: 1058
Invitation score: 632, 495, 382, 625, 728 points
Date of invitation round: April 30, 2026
Number of invitations: the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration invited 1058 people to apply for permanent selection. Date and time of extraction from the Arrima bank: April 27, 2026, at 6 a.m. Exercise 1 226 of these invitations were sent to individuals who met the following criteria: They intended to practise a regulated profession listed in the List of Regulated Professions (PDF 360 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 frança...
Arrima invitations for permanent selection - April 30, 2026
Results: Quebec Arrima invitations
Stream 4: Exceptional talent
Draw reference: PSTQ 2026-04-30
Program: Programme de selection des travailleurs qualifies (PSTQ)
Stream: Stream 4: Exceptional talent
Number of invitations issued: 8
Invitation score: See criteria
Date of invitation round: April 30, 2026
Number of invitations: the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration invited 8 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: April 27, 2026, at 6 a.m. Exercise 1 2 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 6 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...
Arrima invitations for permanent selection - March 19, 2026
Results: Quebec Arrima invitations
Stream 1: Highly qualified and specialized skills
Draw reference: PSTQ 2026-03-19
Program: Programme de selection des travailleurs qualifies (PSTQ)
Stream: Stream 1: Highly qualified and specialized skills
Number of invitations issued: 893
Invitation score: 718, 588, 709 points
Date of invitation round: March 19, 2026
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 360 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 bo...
Arrima invitations for permanent selection - March 19, 2026
Results: Quebec Arrima invitations
Stream 2: Intermediate and manual skills
Draw reference: PSTQ 2026-03-19
Program: Programme de selection des travailleurs qualifies (PSTQ)
Stream: Stream 2: Intermediate and manual skills
Number of invitations issued: 509
Invitation score: 679, 505, 662 points
Date of invitation round: March 19, 2026
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 360 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...
Arrima invitations for permanent selection - March 19, 2026
Results: Quebec Arrima invitations
Stream 3: Regulated professions
Draw reference: PSTQ 2026-03-19
Program: Programme de selection des travailleurs qualifies (PSTQ)
Stream: Stream 3: Regulated professions
Number of invitations issued: 1118
Invitation score: 672, 563, 397, 651, 740 points
Date of invitation round: March 19, 2026
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 intended to practise a regulated profession listed in the List of Regulated Professions (PDF 360 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 frança...
Arrima invitations for permanent selection - March 19, 2026
Results: Quebec Arrima invitations
Stream 4: Exceptional talent
Draw reference: PSTQ 2026-03-19
Program: Programme de selection des travailleurs qualifies (PSTQ)
Stream: Stream 4: Exceptional talent
Number of invitations issued: 2
Invitation score: See criteria
Date of invitation round: March 19, 2026
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.
Arrima invitations for permanent selection - February 26, 2026
Results: Quebec Arrima invitations
Stream 1: Highly qualified and specialized skills
Draw reference: PSTQ 2026-02-26
Program: Programme de selection des travailleurs qualifies (PSTQ)
Stream: Stream 1: Highly qualified and specialized skills
Number of invitations issued: 907
Invitation score: 741, 627, 722 points
Date of invitation round: February 26, 2026
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 360 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...
Canada’s International Experience Canada (IEC] program provides young individuals from partner countries with the chance to gain valuable work and travel experience in Canada. This initiative allows...
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP] invited over 139 candidates to apply for permanent residency. The BCPNP allows candidates to permanently settle in the province of British Colum...
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