Provincial Nominee Program invitation round - April 8, 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: 1123
Score range: 46 and above
Date of round: April 8, 2026
Ontario issued 1123 invitations under the Employer Job Offer: International Student stream. Profiles created: July 2, 2025 – April 6, 2026. Targeted draw for healthcare and early childhood education occupations. Please refer to the OINP Program Updates page for more information.
Ontario issued 24 invitations under the Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream. Profiles created: July 2, 2025 – April 6, 2026. Targeted draw for Francophones candidates. Please refer to the OINP Program Updates page for more information.
Ontario issued 7 invitations under the Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream. Profiles created: July 2, 2025 – April 6, 2026. Targeted draw for Regional Economic Development through Immigration ( REDI ). Please refer to the OINP Program Updates page for more information.
Ontario issued 372 invitations under the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream. Profiles created: July 2, 2025 – March 30, 2026. Targeted draw for Priority Occupations in the Mining Sector. Please refer to the OINP Program Updates page for more information.
Provincial Nominee Program invitation round - April 1, 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: 355
Score range: 85 and above
Date of round: April 1, 2026
Ontario issued 355 invitations under the Employer Job Offer: International Student stream. Profiles created: July 2, 2025 – March 30, 2026. Targeted draw for Priority Occupations in the Mining Sector. Please refer to the OINP Program Updates page for more information.
Ontario issued 32 invitations under the Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream. Profiles created: July 2, 2025 – March 23, 2026. Targeted draw for Priority Occupations in the Mining Sector. Please refer to the OINP Program Updates page for more information.
Stream: Expression of Interest Draw #267 - Skilled Worker Stream
Number of invitations issued: 14
Score range: Not published
Date of round: March 26, 2026
Manitoba issued 14 Letters of Advice to Apply in Expression of Interest Draw #267. 3 were issued to candidates who declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.
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.
Arrima invitations for permanent selection - July 3, 2026
Results: Quebec Arrima invitations
Stream 1: Highly qualified and specialized skills
Draw reference: PSTQ 2026-07-03
Program: Programme de selection des travailleurs qualifies (PSTQ)
Stream: Stream 1: Highly qualified and specialized skills
Number of invitations issued: 74
Invitation score: 628, 726, 656 points
Date of invitation round: July 3, 2026
Number of invitations: the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration invited 74 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 26, 2026, at 10:53 a.m. Exercise 1 31 of these invitations were sent to individuals who met the following criteria: They had a primary occupation in category "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 b...
Arrima invitations for permanent selection - July 3, 2026
Results: Quebec Arrima invitations
Stream 2: Intermediate and manual skills
Draw reference: PSTQ 2026-07-03
Program: Programme de selection des travailleurs qualifies (PSTQ)
Stream: Stream 2: Intermediate and manual skills
Number of invitations issued: 289
Invitation score: 628, 726 points
Date of invitation round: July 3, 2026
Number of invitations: the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration invited 289 people to apply for permanent selection. Date and time of extraction from the Arrima bank: June 26, 2026, at 10:53 a.m. Exercise 1 35 of these invitations were sent to individuals who met the following criteria: They had a primary occupation in category "training, education, experience and responsibilities" (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 Échel...
Arrima invitations for permanent selection - July 3, 2026
Results: Quebec Arrima invitations
Stream 3: Regulated professions
Draw reference: PSTQ 2026-07-03
Program: Programme de selection des travailleurs qualifies (PSTQ)
Stream: Stream 3: Regulated professions
Number of invitations issued: 131
Invitation score: 628, 656, 475 points
Date of invitation round: July 3, 2026
Number of invitations: the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration invited 131 people to apply for permanent selection. Date and time of extraction from the Arrima bank: June 26, 2026, at 10:53 a.m. Exercise 1 84 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, in the "training, education, experience and responsibilities" (TEER) 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...
Arrima invitations for permanent selection - July 3, 2026
Results: Quebec Arrima invitations
Stream 4: Exceptional talent
Draw reference: PSTQ 2026-07-03
Program: Programme de selection des travailleurs qualifies (PSTQ)
Stream: Stream 4: Exceptional talent
Number of invitations issued: 7
Invitation score: See criteria
Date of invitation round: July 3, 2026
Number of invitations: the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration invited 7 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 26, 2026, at 10:53 a.m. Exercise 1 7 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.
Arrima invitations for permanent selection - June 4, 2026
Results: Quebec Arrima invitations
Stream 2: Intermediate and manual skills
Draw reference: PSTQ 2026-06-04
Program: Programme de selection des travailleurs qualifies (PSTQ)
Stream: Stream 2: Intermediate and manual skills
Number of invitations issued: 756
Invitation score: 624, 330, 653, 652 points
Date of invitation round: June 4, 2026
Number of invitations: the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration invited 756 people to apply for permanent selection. Date and time of extraction from the Arrima bank: June 1, 2026, at 6 a.m. Exercise 1 229 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 eq...
Arrima invitations for permanent selection - June 4, 2026
Results: Quebec Arrima invitations
Stream 3: Regulated professions
Draw reference: PSTQ 2026-06-04
Program: Programme de selection des travailleurs qualifies (PSTQ)
Stream: Stream 3: Regulated professions
Number of invitations issued: 677
Invitation score: 562, 275, 556, 580, 637 points
Date of invitation round: June 4, 2026
Number of invitations: the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration invited 677 people to apply for permanent selection. Date and time of extraction from the Arrima bank: June 1, 2026, at 6 a.m. Exercise 1 73 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 français o...
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...
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