Quebec has published the results of its 88th Arrima invitation round. On September 24, 2026, the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration, known as MIFI, invited 519 candidates. The invitations relate to permanent selection under the Programme de sélection des travailleurs qualifiés, or PSTQ. So far in 2026, MIFI has invited 15,079 candidates through Arrima.
Quebec Arrima Invitation Round At A Glance
| Stream | Focus | Invitations |
| Stream 1 | Highly qualified and specialized skills | 86 |
| Stream 2 | Intermediate and manual skills | 316 |
| Stream 3 | Regulated professions | 110 |
| Stream 4 | Exceptional talent | 7 |
MIFI extracted profiles from the Arrima bank on September 21 for the first three streams. It did so on September 24 for Stream 4.
Source: Skilled Worker Selection Program Update
Stream 1: Highly Qualified And Specialized Skills
MIFI invited 86 candidates here. They split into three groups. Thirty seven received invitations in health, science, and social service occupations. Their minimum score was 634. Another eight worked as food service supervisors or chefs. Their minimum score was 706. The last 41 worked in engineering, data science, cybersecurity, and skilled trades. Their minimum score was 696.
All three groups shared common ground. Each held a skilled occupation in TEER 0, 1, or 2. Each had at least 12 months of experience in the past five years. Each held a Québec diploma and was staying in Québec. Strong French was also essential. Candidates needed oral level 7 and written level 5.
Stream 2: Intermediate And Manual Skills
This stream took the biggest share. MIFI invited 316 candidates, about 61 percent of the round. The largest group had 254 people in TEER 4 or 5 occupations. Their minimum score was 611. They needed at least 24 months of experience, including 12 in Québec, plus oral French at level 5.
Smaller groups followed. Forty eight candidates worked in roles such as medical administrative assistants, nurse aides, and home support workers. Their minimum score was 631. Between 10 and 15 invitations went to cooks and light duty cleaners, at 706 points. Fewer than five went to construction finishing trades, truck drivers, and similar roles, at 698 points.
Stream 3: Regulated Professions
MIFI invited 110 people who intend to practise a regulated profession. Sixty nine worked in health, education, and social fields. Examples include physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and teachers. Their minimum score was 631. Another 37 were engineers and skilled trades workers, such as electricians and plumbers. Their minimum score was 697.
Fewer than five invitations went to construction finishing trades at 696 points. Fewer than five more went to regulated professions in TEER 4 or 5. Candidates in TEER 0, 1, or 2 needed oral French at level 7 and written level 5.
Stream 4: Exceptional Talent
Seven candidates received invitations. Fewer than five held a positive opinion from a ministry partner in a targeted field. Fewer than five held a recognized exceptional achievement and a doctorate level education. Both groups needed 36 months of experience in the past five years.
What This Arrima Invitation Round Tells Us
Our analysis points to three clear signals. First, French decides outcomes. Every group had a language requirement, and higher skill levels asked for more. Second, Québec experience carries weight. Diplomas earned in Québec and months worked there appear again and again. Third, scores ranged from 611 to 706. That shows healthy competition across occupations.
Notably, the highest cut off of 706 applied to food service supervisors, chefs, cooks, and light duty cleaners. That suggests strong competition in those roles. Meanwhile, the largest group, at 611, made up nearly half of the round. Overall, Quebec keeps building a workforce that lives and works in French.
A Quick Illustration
Picture a college graduate in Montréal. She works as a home support worker. She has 24 months of experience, including 12 in Québec. Her oral French sits at level 5. She checks her score against the published grid. This is only an illustration, not a real case. It shows how language, experience, and score work together.
What Candidates Should Do Next
Start with your French. Book an approved test and aim for the highest level you can reach. Then confirm your work experience and your Québec studies. Finally, review the official points grid so you know where you stand.
Quebec welcomes newcomers who want to build a life in a proud, vibrant, French speaking community. Preparation makes that journey smoother.
Looking Ahead
Arrima rounds arrive regularly, and each one can shift its focus. Candidates should track results closely. Compare your score with the minimums above. Then set a plan to close any gap, starting with French.
Quebec’s process rewards preparation, patience, and a real commitment to life in French. For those who invest the effort, the province offers a rich culture and strong communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
MIFI invited 519 candidates on September 24, 2026. That includes 86 in Stream 1, 316 in Stream 2, 110 in Stream 3, and 7 in Stream 4.
MIFI has invited 15,079 candidates through Arrima so far this year.
The highest minimum score was 706. It applied to food service supervisors and chefs in Stream 1, and to cooks and light duty cleaners in Stream 2.
Yes. Candidates in TEER 0, 1, or 2 needed oral level 7 and written level 5. Candidates in TEER 3, 4, or 5 needed oral level 5. Accompanying spouses needed oral level 4.
The largest group had 254 candidates in TEER 4 or 5 occupations under Stream 2, with a minimum score of 611.
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