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#437
August 19, 2026
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French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2
Invitations: 5,000
CRS Cut-off: 382
Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system #437 - August 19, 2026Results: Rounds of invitationsFrench-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 Number of invitations issued: 5,000 Rank required to be invited to apply: 5,000 or above Date and time of round: August 19th 2026 at 12:35:37 UTC CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 382 Tie-breaking rule: March 1, 2026 at 18:34:05 UTC Programs covered: Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class and Federal Skilled Trades Program If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles. |
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#436
August 18, 2026
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Canadian Experience Class
Invitations: 1,000
CRS Cut-off: 523
Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system #436 - August 18, 2026Results: Rounds of invitationsCanadian Experience Class Number of invitations issued: 1,000 Rank required to be invited to apply: 1,000 or above Date and time of round: August 18, 2026 at 10:13:44 UTC CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 523 Tie-breaking rule: August 17, 2026 at 22:09:00 UTC Programs covered: Canadian Experience Class If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles. |
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#435
August 17, 2026
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Provincial Nominee Program
Invitations: 442
CRS Cut-off: 760
Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system #435 - August 17, 2026Results: Rounds of invitationsProvincial Nominee Program Number of invitations issued: 442 Rank required to be invited to apply: 442 or above Date and time of round: August 17, 2026 at 12:33:42 UTC CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 760 Tie-breaking rule: August 07, 2026 at 18:01:56 UTC Programs covered: Provincial Nominee Program If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles. |
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#434
August 7, 2026
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Transport Occupations, 2026-Version 2
Invitations: 300
CRS Cut-off: 470
Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system #434 - August 7, 2026Results: Rounds of invitationsTransport Occupations, 2026-Version 2 Number of invitations issued: 300 Rank required to be invited to apply: 300 or above Date and time of round: August 7, 2026 at 10:08:20 UTC CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 470 Tie-breaking rule: October 11, 2025 at 14:55:49 UTC Programs covered: Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class and Federal Skilled Trades Program If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles. |
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#433
August 6, 2026
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French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2
Invitations: 5,000
CRS Cut-off: 391
Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system #433 - August 6, 2026Results: Rounds of invitationsFrench-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 Number of invitations issued: 5,000 Rank required to be invited to apply: 5,000 or above Date and time of round: August 06, 2026 at 11:29:10 UTC CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 391 Tie-breaking rule: March 18, 2026 at 23:32:40 UTC Programs covered: Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class and Federal Skilled Trades Program If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles. |
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#432
August 5, 2026
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Canadian Experience Class
Invitations: 3,000
CRS Cut-off: 516
Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system #432 - August 5, 2026Results: Rounds of invitationsCanadian Experience Class Number of invitations issued: 3,000 Rank required to be invited to apply: 3,000 or above Date and time of round: August 05, 2026 at 10:41:26 UTC CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 516 Tie-breaking rule: July 3rd 2026 at 21:35:13 UTC Programs covered: Canadian Experience Class If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles. |
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#431
August 4, 2026
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Provincial Nominee Program
Invitations: 507
CRS Cut-off: 768
Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system #431 - August 4, 2026Results: Rounds of invitationsProvincial Nominee Program Number of invitations issued: 507 Rank required to be invited to apply: 507 or above Date and time of round: August 4, 2026 at 10:39:04 UTC CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 768 Tie-breaking rule: May 15, 2026 at 15:58:19 UTC Programs covered: Provincial Nominee Program If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles. |
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#430
July 23, 2026
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Skilled Military Recruits, 2026-Version 1
Invitations: 4
CRS Cut-off: 368
Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system #430 - July 23, 2026Results: Rounds of invitationsSkilled Military Recruits, 2026-Version 1 Number of invitations issued: 4 Rank required to be invited to apply: 4 or above Date and time of round: July 23, 2026 at 10:19:47 UTC CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 368 Tie-breaking rule: June 02, 2026 at 20:11:26 UTC Programs covered: Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class and Federal Skilled Trades Program If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles. |
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#429
July 22, 2026
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French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2
Invitations: 5,000
CRS Cut-off: 399
Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system #429 - July 22, 2026Results: Rounds of invitationsFrench-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 Number of invitations issued: 5,000 Rank required to be invited to apply: 5,000 or above Date and time of round: July 22, 2026 at 11:12:26 UTC CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 399 Tie-breaking rule: November 19, 2025 at 21:21:56 UTC Programs covered: Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class and Federal Skilled Trades Program If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles. |
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#428
July 21, 2026
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Canadian Experience Class
Invitations: 2,000
CRS Cut-off: 516
Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system #428 - July 21, 2026Results: Rounds of invitationsCanadian Experience Class Number of invitations issued: 2,000 Rank required to be invited to apply: 2,000 or above Date and time of round: July 21, 2026 at 10:40:39 UTC CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 516 Tie-breaking rule: May 26, 2026 at 17:33:03 UTC Programs covered: Canadian Experience Class If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles. |
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Ontario
April 8, 2026
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Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream
Invitations: 512
Score Range: 20 and above
Provincial Nominee Program invitation round - April 8, 2026Results: PNP draw invitationsOntario - Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream Province: Ontario Stream: Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream Number of invitations issued: 512 Score range: 20 and above Date of round: April 8, 2026 Ontario issued 512 invitations under the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker 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. |
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Ontario
April 8, 2026
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Employer Job Offer: International Student stream
Invitations: 41
Score Range: 63 and above
Provincial Nominee Program invitation round - April 8, 2026Results: PNP draw invitationsOntario - Employer Job Offer: International Student stream Province: Ontario Stream: Employer Job Offer: International Student stream Number of invitations issued: 41 Score range: 63 and above Date of round: April 8, 2026 Ontario issued 41 invitations under the Employer Job Offer: International Student 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. |
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Ontario
April 8, 2026
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Employer Job Offer: International Student stream
Invitations: 16
Score Range: 57 and above
Provincial Nominee Program invitation round - April 8, 2026Results: PNP draw invitationsOntario - Employer Job Offer: International Student stream Province: Ontario Stream: Employer Job Offer: International Student stream Number of invitations issued: 16 Score range: 57 and above Date of round: April 8, 2026 Ontario issued 16 invitations under the Employer Job Offer: International Student 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. |
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Ontario
April 8, 2026
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Employer Job Offer: International Student stream
Invitations: 1123
Score Range: 46 and above
Provincial Nominee Program invitation round - April 8, 2026Results: PNP draw invitationsOntario - 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. |
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Ontario
April 8, 2026
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Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream
Invitations: 24
Score Range: 25 and above
Provincial Nominee Program invitation round - April 8, 2026Results: PNP draw invitationsOntario - Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream Province: Ontario Stream: Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream Number of invitations issued: 24 Score range: 25 and above Date of round: April 8, 2026 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. |
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Ontario
April 8, 2026
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Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream
Invitations: 7
Score Range: 33 and above
Provincial Nominee Program invitation round - April 8, 2026Results: PNP draw invitationsOntario - Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream Province: Ontario Stream: Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream Number of invitations issued: 7 Score range: 33 and above Date of round: April 8, 2026 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. |
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Ontario
April 1, 2026
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Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream
Invitations: 372
Score Range: 56 and above
Provincial Nominee Program invitation round - April 1, 2026Results: PNP draw invitationsOntario - Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream Province: Ontario Stream: Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream Number of invitations issued: 372 Score range: 56 and above Date of round: April 1, 2026 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. |
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Ontario
April 1, 2026
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Employer Job Offer: International Student stream
Invitations: 355
Score Range: 85 and above
Provincial Nominee Program invitation round - April 1, 2026Results: PNP draw invitationsOntario - 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. |
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Ontario
April 1, 2026
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Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream
Invitations: 32
Score Range: 34 and above
Provincial Nominee Program invitation round - April 1, 2026Results: PNP draw invitationsOntario - Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream Province: Ontario Stream: Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream Number of invitations issued: 32 Score range: 34 and above Date of round: April 1, 2026 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. |
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Manitoba
March 26, 2026
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Expression of Interest Draw #267 - Skilled Worker Stream
Invitations: 14
Score Range: Not published
Provincial Nominee Program invitation round - March 26, 2026Results: PNP draw invitationsManitoba - Expression of Interest Draw #267 - Skilled Worker Stream Province: Manitoba 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. |
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Verified Quebec.ca source
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June 4, 2026
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Selection stream Stream 4: Exceptional talent |
22 |
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Arrima invitations for permanent selection - June 4, 2026Results: Quebec Arrima invitationsStream 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... |
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| PSTQ 2026-04-30 PSTQ 2026-04-30 |
April 30, 2026
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Selection stream Stream 1: Highly qualified and specialized skills |
983 |
716
571
704
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Arrima invitations for permanent selection - April 30, 2026Results: Quebec Arrima invitationsStream 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... |
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| PSTQ 2026-04-30 PSTQ 2026-04-30 |
April 30, 2026
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Selection stream Stream 2: Intermediate and manual skills |
506 |
660
494
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Arrima invitations for permanent selection - April 30, 2026Results: Quebec Arrima invitationsStream 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... |
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| PSTQ 2026-04-30 PSTQ 2026-04-30 |
April 30, 2026
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Selection stream Stream 3: Regulated professions |
1058 |
632
495
382
625
728
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Arrima invitations for permanent selection - April 30, 2026Results: Quebec Arrima invitationsStream 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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| PSTQ 2026-04-30 PSTQ 2026-04-30 |
April 30, 2026
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Selection stream Stream 4: Exceptional talent |
8 |
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Arrima invitations for permanent selection - April 30, 2026Results: Quebec Arrima invitationsStream 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... |
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| PSTQ 2026-03-19 PSTQ 2026-03-19 |
March 19, 2026
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Selection stream Stream 1: Highly qualified and specialized skills |
893 |
718
588
709
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Arrima invitations for permanent selection - March 19, 2026Results: Quebec Arrima invitationsStream 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... |
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| PSTQ 2026-03-19 PSTQ 2026-03-19 |
March 19, 2026
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Selection stream Stream 2: Intermediate and manual skills |
509 |
679
505
662
points
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Arrima invitations for permanent selection - March 19, 2026Results: Quebec Arrima invitationsStream 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... |
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| PSTQ 2026-03-19 PSTQ 2026-03-19 |
March 19, 2026
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Selection stream Stream 3: Regulated professions |
1118 |
672
563
397
651
740
points
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Arrima invitations for permanent selection - March 19, 2026Results: Quebec Arrima invitationsStream 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... |
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| PSTQ 2026-03-19 PSTQ 2026-03-19 |
March 19, 2026
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Selection stream Stream 4: Exceptional talent |
2 |
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Arrima invitations for permanent selection - March 19, 2026Results: Quebec Arrima invitationsStream 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. |
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| PSTQ 2026-02-26 PSTQ 2026-02-26 |
February 26, 2026
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Selection stream Stream 1: Highly qualified and specialized skills |
907 |
741
627
722
points
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Arrima invitations for permanent selection - February 26, 2026Results: Quebec Arrima invitationsStream 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... |
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After nearly a month without a single Provincial Nominee Program draw, IRCC returned on June 22 with a round that rewrote the year's numbers, issuing 955 invitations to apply for permanent residence.
Ontario did not wait for summer to finish writing its immigration redesign. Today, June 26, 2026, the province brought Phase 1 of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program redesign into force — closing eight legacy streams in a single stroke and replacing them with one new pathway: the Ontario Workforce Priority stream.
If you woke up today and saw the words “French draw, 4,500 invitations, CRS 409” and felt something shift in your chest — you weren’t imagining it. Something real just happened.
Today, something shifted. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada reopened the Canadian Experience Class stream after a long, anxious, twenty-nine-day silence — issuing 3,000 invitations to apply for permanent residence.
The BC PNP draw results show that:
In the most recent [British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program](https://www.welcomebc.ca/immigrate-to-b-c/about-the-bc-provincial-nominee-program] (BCPNP] Draw, the provinces invited approximately 14...
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