The Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration (MIFI) issued invitations to apply for permanent selection under Québec's Skilled Worker Selection Program in 2026, across four distinct streams based on occupation and qualifications.
In 2026, Québec's Skilled Worker Selection Program (Programme de sélection des travailleurs qualifiés) issued invitations through Arrima for four streams: Highly qualified and specialized skills, Intermediate and manual skills, Regulated professions, and Exceptional talent. Invitations are based on criteria including occupation TEER categories, work experience, education, French language proficiency, and intention to practice regulated professions. The program applies specific eligibility and scoring thresholds for each stream and invitation round, reflecting Québec's socio-economic priorities.
- Invitations are issued separately for four streams: Highly qualified and specialized skills, Intermediate and manual skills, Regulated professions, and Exceptional talent.
- Selection criteria include TEER category of main occupation, work experience, education level, French language proficiency, and intention to practice a regulated profession.
- For Stream 1 (Highly qualified), invitations in January and February 2026 required TEER 0,1,2 occupations, minimum 12 months work experience, specific French language levels, Québec diplomas, and minimum scores ranging from 674 to 782 points.
- Additional criteria and scoring thresholds vary by stream and invitation round, reflecting Québec's changing socio-economic needs.
- Applicants must complete an expression of interest in Arrima and meet the detailed criteria published for each invitation round.
- The Ministère may apply additional or more restrictive criteria during each invitation round based on Québec's socio-economic priorities.
- Invitation criteria and scoring thresholds are updated for each round and stream, requiring applicants to consult the latest detailed criteria.
- Skilled workers interested in immigrating permanently to Québec under the Skilled Worker Selection Program.
- Applicants with occupations classified under TEER categories 0 to 5 depending on stream.
- Individuals intending to practice regulated professions in Québec (Stream 3).
- Candidates with exceptional talent (Stream 4).
- Submit an expression of interest through the Arrima portal.
- Meet the minimum eligibility criteria for the relevant stream.
- If invited, submit a complete application for permanent selection to the Ministère.
- Follow the detailed criteria and deadlines specified for each invitation round.
- January 29, 2026: 1094 invitations issued for Stream 1.
- February 26, 2026: 907 invitations issued for Stream 1.