Latest Quebec PNP draw issues 277 invitations under regulated professions stream

Quebec invites 277 candidates to apply for permanent selection under the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). The draw occurred on August 14, 2025, as it specifically applicable to Stream 3: Regulated Professions, the direction of Quebec PNP with regard to its concentration on attracting highly skilled professionals capable of actively contributing to the workforce of the province.

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Quebec latest Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ) draw invited 277 candidates under Regulated Professions stream, with a minimum CRS score requirement of 766 points.

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Who Was Invited?

This round of selection was aimed at individuals wishing to work in a regulated profession included in the above-mentioned FEER categories 0, 1, and 2, which are usually specialized occupations demanding official licensing or certification and include doctors, nurses, engineers, teachers, and other very well-trained professionals.

Among other requirements, candidates were required to have:

• French: Oral level 7 and written level 5.
• Spouse Requirement: The spouse required level 4 in oral French if they are applying with the primary applicant.
• Residency: Resided in Quebec during the draw.
• Points threshold: Minimum score requirement of 766 points in the Quebec Expression of Interest system.

Selection from eligible candidates occurred through Arrima at 6 a.m. on 11 August 2025.

How the Arrima System Works

Quebec uses Arrima as an online front-end portal to handle immigrant applicants under a points scheme. Overall score is based on:

• Age
• Education
• Work experience
• Language skills (French and English)
• Family status
• Ties to Quebec

The procedure is the same with applicants who receive higher scores plus matches with Quebec's labour need. They get the chance to submit an application for permanent selection. Upon approval, a candidate will receive a Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ), essential in applying for permanent residence with the Canadian government.

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Why Quebec Goes After Regulated Professions

Interestingly, Quebec's labour market still has gaps when it comes to regulated professions. Such gaps include health professionals, engineers, and other specialists with licensing before a Quebec regulatory authority. By choosing such professions, the province believes it is importing talent that can serve the essential services and industries directly.

Another clear message is strong French-language skills. Quebec wants candidates that could adapt well into the French-speaking society of the province at work level as well as within the community.

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Quebec Points Calculator is really important in ascertaining which candidates are the most competitive.

In this particular draw, the minimum cut-off was 766 points, indicating that Quebec was profiling top-ranked individuals who not only met professional requirements but exhibited a strong potential for integration.

As Quebec continues to balance its labour market requirements with its cultural and economic ones, many more draws are expected in the forthcoming months-for skilled workers to be given a clear pathway to settle and prosper in the province.

What This Means for Applicants

This round was, therefore, an important one for applicants in subsequent draws:

• French proficiency is essential and oral proficiency must be high on all the levels.
• Professional experience is crucial for candidates that fall under the regulated field stand a better chance.
• Candidates thus should continue working on boosting point profiles with education, work experience, and ties to Quebec.
• Residence in Quebec increases chances of selection.

Quebec's Immigration Direction

This round has added to an overall immigration strategy adopted by Quebec:

• Addressing the labour shortage in regulated professions.
• Strengthening French as a core part of life in Quebec.
• Choosing excellent candidates who contribute, economically and socially, to society.

Unlike other provinces that make use of the Express Entry system, Quebec controls the full immigration process. Hence, it can fully determine its new parameters and accentuate those aspects it feels are salient in its cultural and economic priorities.

Conclusion

Invitations from the 277 invitations delivered in the August 14, 2025 draw show the commitment of Quebec towards the attraction of skilled professionals in regulated occupations. Therefore, the province continues to put up measures to ensure the newcomers settle well into the workforce and society of Quebec.

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Source: quebec.ca

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