Quebec Issues 273 Invitations in Latest Arrima Draw

As part of the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ), the Government of Quebec recently invited around 273 candidates under Stream 2: Intermediate and Manual Skills, using the Arrima Expression of Interest system.

The invitations, which were published on July 31, 2025, specifically selected candidates fitting into precise occupational, linguistic, and residency criteria, as well as work experience and score thresholds.

It would highlight Quebec's orientation for attracting workers with practical, in-demand skills who are already established in regional Quebec communities.

Quebec (PSTQ) Draw: The Results

Quebec Immigration latest draw was for Stream 2 candidates primarily working in intermediate and manual skills.

• Date of Draw: July 31, 2025
• Total Invitations: 273
• Minimum Arrima Score: 661
• Extraction Date: July 28, 2025, at 8:00 AM
• Mode of Selection: Arrima Expression of Interest

Base Criteria of Stream 2: Intermediate and manual skills

Those candidates who are invited under this stream should fulfil the requirements:

• Have their main occupation in the FEER category 3, 4, or 5
• Not planning to practise a regulated profession on the Liste des professions réglementées
• French language proficiency level of 5 or more, both in oral competencies (or equivalent)
• If applicable, have a spouse with French proficiency of level 4 or higher in both oral competencies

Further Requirements for this Draw

In addition to the base Stream 2 requirements, candidates in this draw needed to:

• Reside in Quebec outside the Montreal Metropolitan Community
• Must have a minimum of 24 months of work experience in the last 5 years, including at least 12 months in Quebec in his/her main occupation
• Be equipped with at least 661 points in Arrima

All these requirements indicate that Quebec focuses on securing skilled workers in regional areas where there is demand for trades and manual skill occupations.

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All About PSTQ and Arrima

The Programme de sélection des travailleurs qualifiés (PSTQ) is the main Quebec program for skilled immigration that operates independently from the federal Express Entry system.

Candidates who wish to enter the province's public immigrants selection scheme need to apply with Arrima via online profile creation, which ranks applicants based on the following criteria:

• Education and training
• Relevant work experience of the candidate
• Language ability in French and/or English
• Connection to Quebec (residency, employment history, family ties)

The highly ranked candidates will be issued their invitation at intervals to apply for the Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ), the first of permanent residency for Canadians.

Preparing for Future Quebec Draws

It's important to consider the following factors if you plan to apply under PSTQ, especially Stream 2:

• Your occupation should fall under FEER categories 3, 4, or 5.
• Maintain or improve your French oral competency requirements.
• Keep an updated profile about work experience and residency in Arrima.
• Use the Quebec Points Calculator to track your score and identify ways to improve it.

This latest selection, therefore, shows the final commitment by Quebec to retraining and settling skilled workers within the province to meet an immediate labour demand.

If you are considering applying, you can check your eligibility using the Quebec PNP Points Calculator and estimate how you can improve your score in future draws.

Source: quebec.ca

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