Stream: Expression of Interest Draw #274 - Skilled Worker Stream
Number of invitations issued: 77
Score range: Not published
Date of round: July 2, 2026
Manitoba issued 77 Letters of Advice to Apply in Expression of Interest Draw #274. 15 were issued to candidates who declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.
Stream: Expression of Interest Draw #273 - Skilled Worker Stream
Number of invitations issued: 124
Score range: Not published
Date of round: June 18, 2026
Manitoba issued 124 Letters of Advice to Apply in Expression of Interest Draw #273. 22 were issued to candidates who declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.
Stream: Expression of Interest Draw #272 - Skilled Worker Stream
Number of invitations issued: 104
Score range: Not published
Date of round: June 4, 2026
Manitoba issued 104 Letters of Advice to Apply in Expression of Interest Draw #272. 15 were issued to candidates who declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.
Stream: Expression of Interest Draw #271 - Skilled Worker Stream
Number of invitations issued: 96
Score range: Not published
Date of round: May 21, 2026
Manitoba issued 96 Letters of Advice to Apply in Expression of Interest Draw #271. 20 were issued to candidates who declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.
Expression of Interest Draw #270 - Skilled Worker in Manitoba
Invitations: 906
Score Range: Not published
Provincial Nominee Program invitation round - May 7, 2026
Results: PNP draw invitations
Manitoba - Expression of Interest Draw #270 - Skilled Worker in Manitoba
Province: Manitoba
Stream: Expression of Interest Draw #270 - Skilled Worker in Manitoba
Number of invitations issued: 906
Score range: Not published
Date of round: May 7, 2026
Manitoba issued 906 Letters of Advice to Apply in Expression of Interest Draw #270. 326 were issued to candidates who declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.
Ontario issued 786 invitations under the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream. Profiles created: July 2, 2025 – April 28, 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 - April 30, 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: 277
Score range: 81 and above
Date of round: April 30, 2026
Ontario issued 277 invitations under the Employer Job Offer: International Student stream. Profiles created: July 2, 2025 – April 28, 2026. Targeted draw for the Greater Toronto Area ( GTA ). Please refer to the OINP Program Updates page for more information.
Expression of Interest Draw #269 - Skilled Worker in Manitoba
Invitations: 308
Score Range: Not published
Provincial Nominee Program invitation round - April 23, 2026
Results: PNP draw invitations
Manitoba - Expression of Interest Draw #269 - Skilled Worker in Manitoba
Province: Manitoba
Stream: Expression of Interest Draw #269 - Skilled Worker in Manitoba
Number of invitations issued: 308
Score range: Not published
Date of round: April 23, 2026
Manitoba issued 308 Letters of Advice to Apply in Expression of Interest Draw #269. 105 were issued to candidates who declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.
Ontario issued 318 invitations under the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream. Profiles created: July 2, 2025 – April 21, 2026. Targeted draw for Eastern Ontario. Please refer to the OINP Program Updates page for more information.
Ontario issued 57 invitations under the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream. Profiles created: July 2, 2025 – April 21, 2026. Targeted draw for Northern Ontario. Please refer to the OINP Program Updates page for more information.
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...
Arrima invitations for permanent selection - February 26, 2026
Results: Quebec Arrima invitations
Stream 2: Intermediate and manual skills
Draw reference: PSTQ 2026-02-26
Program: Programme de selection des travailleurs qualifies (PSTQ)
Stream: Stream 2: Intermediate and manual skills
Number of invitations issued: 495
Invitation score: 756, 562, 688 points
Date of invitation round: February 26, 2026
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 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 i...
Arrima invitations for permanent selection - February 26, 2026
Results: Quebec Arrima invitations
Stream 3: Regulated professions
Draw reference: PSTQ 2026-02-26
Program: Programme de selection des travailleurs qualifies (PSTQ)
Stream: Stream 3: Regulated professions
Number of invitations issued: 1141
Invitation score: 730, 632, 452, 693, 774 points
Date of invitation round: February 26, 2026
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 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...
Arrima invitations for permanent selection - February 26, 2026
Results: Quebec Arrima invitations
Stream 4: Exceptional talent
Draw reference: PSTQ 2026-02-26
Program: Programme de selection des travailleurs qualifies (PSTQ)
Stream: Stream 4: Exceptional talent
Number of invitations issued: 6
Invitation score: See criteria
Date of invitation round: February 26, 2026
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...
Arrima invitations for permanent selection - January 29, 2026
Results: Quebec Arrima invitations
Stream 1: Highly qualified and specialized skills
Draw reference: PSTQ 2026-01-29
Program: Programme de selection des travailleurs qualifies (PSTQ)
Stream: Stream 1: Highly qualified and specialized skills
Number of invitations issued: 1094
Invitation score: 782, 674, 737 points
Date of invitation round: January 29, 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 360 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 o...
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