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.
Ontario issued 31 invitations under the Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills 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 66 invitations under the Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills 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 97 invitations under the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream. Profiles created: July 2, 2025 – March 16, 2026. Targeted draw for Physicians. 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...
Under Canada’s constitution, responsibility for immigration is shared between the federal and provincial or territorial governments. The federal government is responsible for setting overall immigrati...
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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.
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