Quebec Arrima Draw

Stream 1: Highly Qualified and Specialized Skills

893 invitations issued

This stream targeted candidates in TEER 0, 1, and 2 occupations who:

- Have at least 12 months of work experience in the last five years
- Demonstrate strong French proficiency (Level 7 oral, Level 5 written)
- Are currently residing in Quebec
- Hold a Quebec diploma (minimum one year full-time program)
- Meet required selection scores

Breakdown:

Exercise 1 – 258 Invitations
Minimum score: 718 points

Exercise 2 – 412 Invitations (Priority Occupations)
Minimum score: 588 points

Targeted sectors include:

- Engineering and manufacturing
- Healthcare and social services
- Education and community services
- Skilled trades (welders, electricians, carpenters, mechanics, crane operators)

Exercise 3 – 223 Invitations
Minimum score: 709 points

Stream 2: Intermediate and Manual Skills - 509 invitations issued

This stream focused on TEER 3, 4, and 5 occupations. Key requirements included:

- At least 24 months of work experience (including 12 months in Quebec)
- French Level 5 oral minimum
- Quebec diploma or equivalent
- Residency in Quebec

Breakdown:

Exercise 1 – 109 Invitations
Minimum score: 679 points

Exercise 2 – 193 Invitations (Priority Occupations)
Minimum score: 505 points

Targeted roles included:

- Nurse aides and healthcare assistants
- Pharmacy assistants
- Construction and trade workers (painters, roofers, plasterers, heavy equipment operators)

Exercise 3 – 207 Invitations
Minimum score: 662 points

Stream 3: Regulated Professions - 1,118 invitations issued

This stream focused on candidates working in regulated occupations in Quebec.

General requirements included:

- French Level 7 oral and Level 5 written
- Residency in Quebec
- Quebec-recognized diploma
- Relevant professional background

Breakdown:

151 invitations – Minimum score: 672 points
855 invitations – Priority regulated professions (Minimum score: 563 points)

Priority occupations included:

- Engineers (civil, mechanical, electrical, aerospace, chemical)
- Healthcare professionals (dentists, pharmacists, psychologists, nurses)
- Teachers (primary and secondary)
- Social workers and therapists
- Skilled trades (electricians, plumbers, mechanics, welders)

Additional targeted rounds:

17 invitations for medical specialists and physicians
13 invitations for priority trades (minimum score: 390)
72 invitations (minimum score: 650)
10 invitations (minimum score: 740)

Stream 4: Exceptional Talent - 2 invitations issued

This stream targets candidates with outstanding achievements.

Selected candidates:

- Demonstrated exceptional accomplishments recognized by the Ministry
- Hold education equivalent to a Quebec doctorate
- Have at least 36 months of work experience in the last five years