Quebec has conducted another selection round through its Arrima system, inviting candidates across four streams of the Qualified Worker Selection Program.
The invitation round was conducted on August 27, 2026, with the results published by Quebec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration on August 28.
The four streams targeted highly qualified workers, intermediate and manual workers, people in regulated professions, and candidates with exceptional talent.
According to the source data, the province issued approximately 797 invitations across the four streams, bringing the total number of Arrima invitations issued in 2026 to 24,560.
How Many Candidates Did Quebec Invite?
The August 27 round included:
| Arrima Stream | Invitations |
| Stream 1 – Highly qualified and specialized skills | 87 |
| Stream 2 – Intermediate and manual skills | Around 580 |
| Stream 3 – Regulated professions | 109 |
| Stream 4 – Exceptional talent | 21 |
| Total | Around 797 |
The criteria differed considerably between the four streams.
Stream 1: Highly Qualified and Specialized Skills
Quebec issued 87 invitations under Stream 1.
Among the selected candidates, 26 were targeted based on a combination of factors including:
- A primary occupation in TEER 0, 1 or 2
- At least 12 months of experience in their main occupation during the previous five years
- French proficiency equivalent to level 7 or higher in oral skills
- French proficiency equivalent to level 5 or higher in written skills
- Residence in Quebec
- At least one year of full-time study in Quebec
- Employment in specified priority occupations
- A minimum selection score of 639 points
The targeted occupations included professionals in scientific, healthcare, social services and early childhood fields.
Another 11 invitations went to candidates in TEER 0, 1 or 2 occupations, including food service supervisors and chefs, with a minimum score of 710 points.
A further 50 invitations targeted a wider group of priority occupations, including engineering, technology, construction and skilled trades, with a minimum score of 694.
Stream 2: Intermediate and Manual Skills
Around 580 candidates were selected through Stream 2.
The criteria included candidates working in TEER 3, 4 or 5 occupations, with French-language requirements and Quebec residence requirements.
One major selection group included occupations such as:
- Medical administrative assistants
- Medical laboratory assistants
- Nurse aides and orderlies
- Pharmacy assistants
- Teacher assistants
- Home support workers and caregivers
Candidates in this group needed at least 24 months of work experience in their main occupation during the previous five years, including at least 12 months in Quebec, and a minimum score of 638.
Other targeted occupations included cooks, light-duty cleaners and several construction-related occupations.
Stream 3: Regulated Professions
Quebec issued 109 invitations through Stream 3.
This stream targeted candidates intending to practise regulated professions and included a substantial number of healthcare occupations.
The list included physicians, dentists, pharmacists, psychologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, paramedics, medical laboratory technologists, teachers, social workers and early childhood educators.
Candidates in the primary selection group needed French proficiency, Quebec residence and a minimum score of 639 points.
A second group targeted engineers, engineering technologists and skilled trades, with a minimum score of 694 points.
Stream 4: Exceptional Talent
The smallest stream in the August round was Stream 4, which issued 21 invitations.
Of these, 15 invitations went to candidates who had received a positive opinion from a Quebec ministry partner in a targeted field and had at least 36 months of experience in their main occupation during the previous five years.
Six additional invitations went to candidates with recognized exceptional achievements, a Quebec-equivalent doctoral-level education and at least 36 months of occupational experience.
French Language Remains Important
French proficiency played an important role throughout the August 27 invitation round.
Depending on the stream and selection exercise, candidates needed French proficiency ranging from level 5 to level 7 in oral skills, while some groups also faced written French requirements.
Accompanying spouses could also be subject to French-language requirements in several selection exercises.
This reinforces the importance of French-language ability for workers seeking permanent selection through Quebec’s skilled-worker system.
Who Was Targeted by the Latest Quebec Draw?
The latest round demonstrates that Quebec is not relying on one occupation or professional group.
The invitation exercises covered:
- Healthcare
- Science
- Technology
- Engineering
- Construction
- Skilled trades
- Food services
- Social services
- Education
- Exceptional talent
The selection criteria can also change based on Quebec’s priorities and socioeconomic needs. The source notes that the ministry may introduce additional criteria or make existing requirements more restrictive in individual invitation rounds.
What Does the August 2026 Arrima Draw Mean for Applicants?
Candidates should not assume that meeting the occupation requirement alone guarantees an invitation.
Quebec considers multiple factors, including occupation, TEER level, French proficiency, work experience, education, residence and selection scores.
Candidates interested in Quebec immigration should therefore monitor the criteria applied to each Arrima invitation round.
Quebec Arrima Draw August 2026: Key Takeaways
- Quebec’s August 27 selection round covered four streams.
- Approximately 797 invitations were issued across the streams.
- Stream 1 issued 87 invitations.
- Stream 2 issued around 580 invitations.
- Stream 3 issued 109 invitations.
- Stream 4 issued 21 invitations.
- French-language ability was an important selection factor.
- Healthcare, engineering, technology, construction, trades, education and social-service occupations were among those targeted.
- Quebec had issued 24,560 Arrima invitations during 2026 according to the supplied source.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quebec issued approximately 797 invitations across the four streams in the August 27 selection round.
The selection included occupations in healthcare, science, engineering, technology, construction, skilled trades, food services, education and social services.
French proficiency was an important criterion in the August 27 invitation exercises, although the exact level depended on the stream and selection group.
Arrima is Quebec’s online platform used for managing expressions of interest and invitations under its skilled-worker selection system.
No. Quebec applies specific criteria to each invitation exercise, and requirements can vary according to government priorities and socioeconomic needs.