Quebec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration has issued 273 invitations to apply for permanent selection under Stream 2 for Intermediate and manual skills under the Skilled Worker Selection Program.
The July 31 draw targeted candidates whose main occupation falls within FEER categories 3, 4 or 5, who do not plan to practise a regulated profession, and who meet specific French language requirements – level 5 or higher for the principal applicant and level 4 or higher for an accompanying spouse in oral competencies.
To qualify, candidates also had to:
- Reside in Quebec outside the Montreal Metropolitan Community
- Have at least 24 months of work experience in the past five years, including at least 12 months in Quebec in their main occupation
- Achieve a minimum score of 661 points
Expression of Interest profiles were drawn from the Arrima bank as of July 28, 2025, at 8am.
Quebec Expression of Interest Draw
| Stream | Number of Invitations | Cut-off Score | Minimum Requirements | Additional Draw-Specific Criteria |
| Stream 2 – Intermediate and manual skills | 273 | 661 | – Occupation in FEER 3, 4 or 5 – Not in a regulated profession – French level 5 (oral) – Spouse: French level 4 (oral) | – Living in Quebec outside Montreal – At least 24 months of work experience in the past five years, with at least 12 of those months being in Québec in their main occupation; |
Quebec’s Skilled Worker Selection Through Arrima
The Arrima system is Quebec’s online platform for managing immigration applications under the PSTQ. It uses a points-based system to assess candidates based on factors such as education, work experience, language skills, and connection to Quebec.
Each invitation round targets candidates who meet specific stream criteria and scoring thresholds. Those invited may submit an official application for permanent selection (Certificat de sélection du Québec – CSQ).
Quebec’s Immigration System
This latest Arrima draw underlines Quebec’s dual focus on attracting top-tier skilled workers and exceptional individuals with advanced credentials and proven achievements. Quebec continues to shape its immigration system to support economic growth and cultural vitality, while upholding the province’s French language and integration values.
