Quebec Arrima Draw September 2026: 519 Invitations Issued

Quebec issued 519 invitations in its latest Quebec Arrima draw September 2026, targeting skilled workers across four streams of the province’s Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). The invitation round took place on September 24, 2026, with selections based on occupations, French-language ability, work experience, education, residence in Quebec and other program-specific factors.

The latest round shows that Quebec continues to use different selection criteria for different groups of skilled workers rather than relying on one broad cutoff. The province issued 86 invitations under Stream 1, 316 under Stream 2, 110 under Stream 3 and seven under Stream 4.

Quebec Arrima Draw September 2026 Results

The Arrima database used for Streams 1, 2 and 3 was extracted on September 21 at 1:10 p.m. Stream 4 used an extraction date of September 24 at 1:10 p.m.

Stream 1 Targets Skilled and Specialized Occupations

The first stream issued 86 invitations to candidates in highly qualified and specialized occupations.

Among those selected were candidates in TEER 0, 1 and 2 occupations who met French-language requirements, had at least 12 months of work experience during the previous five years and met additional criteria related to Quebec residence, education, occupations and scores.

The province also identified specific occupational groups, including food service supervisors and chefs, along with occupations connected to engineering, data, cybersecurity, manufacturing and skilled trades. Different groups had different minimum scores.

This means applicants should not interpret the lowest score from one group as a universal cutoff for all Stream 1 candidates.

Stream 2 Accounts for Most Quebec Invitations

Stream 2 produced the largest number of invitations in the Quebec Arrima draw September 2026, with 316 invitations.

This stream covers intermediate and manual occupations in TEER 3, 4 and 5. The September selection included candidates in areas such as healthcare and education support, food services, cleaning, construction and transportation.

Some selections required candidates to have significant work experience, including experience acquired in Quebec. French-language ability was also part of the criteria for several groups.

The distribution is important because it shows that Quebec’s invitation system is not limited to university-level or highly skilled professional occupations. Candidates in selected intermediate and manual occupations can also be invited when they meet the criteria established for the relevant stream.

Regulated Professionals Remain a Separate Priority

Quebec issued another 110 invitations under Stream 3, which is designed for candidates intending to practise regulated professions.

The province’s criteria included regulated occupations in healthcare, education, social services, engineering and skilled trades. French-language requirements were also applied to several groups.

Candidates considering a regulated profession should pay particular attention to licensing requirements. An invitation under the PSTQ does not itself replace the authorization required to practise a regulated occupation in Quebec.

Seven Invitations Issued Under Exceptional Talent Stream

Only seven invitations were issued under Stream 4.

This stream is designed for candidates with exceptional profiles. The September round included candidates with a positive opinion from a Quebec ministry partner in a targeted field and candidates with documented exceptional achievements and education equivalent to a Quebec doctorate.

Candidates selected through these criteria also needed at least 36 months of work experience in their main occupation during the previous five years.

What the Latest Quebec Arrima Draw Means for Applicants

The September round highlights three important points for prospective Quebec immigrants.

First, French remains central to the selection process. Several invitation groups required specific French-language levels, with requirements varying according to the stream and occupation.

Second, occupation matters. Quebec is using the PSTQ to identify profiles connected to its labour-market and socioeconomic priorities. A candidate’s occupation can therefore affect whether their Arrima profile fits a particular invitation exercise.

Third, scores should be viewed in context. Quebec does not operate this process with one single score threshold. The criteria can differ between streams and even between occupational groups within a round.

The Quebec government also states that invitation criteria can be made more restrictive depending on government priorities and Quebec’s socioeconomic needs.

What Candidates Should Check

Candidates with an Arrima profile should regularly review whether their information remains accurate, particularly their occupation, employment history, French-language results, education and Quebec residence information.

Those preparing a new profile should also review the current PSTQ requirements instead of relying on previous draw results. Past invitation scores or occupations do not guarantee selection in a future round.

The latest Quebec Arrima draw September 2026 issued 519 invitations across four PSTQ streams, with the largest selection focused on intermediate and manual occupations. The round also targeted highly qualified workers, regulated professionals and candidates with exceptional talent.

For applicants, the key point is that Quebec’s selection process is highly targeted. Occupation, French ability, work experience, education, residence and other factors can all affect eligibility for a particular invitation exercise.

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