Quebec Arrima Draw Issues 1,870 Invitations Across All Immigration Streams
Quebec has issued its biggest Arrima invitation round of 2025, signalling a broad push to fill jobs across multiple parts of the labour market.
In a draw held on December 4 and published on December 9, Quebec invited 1,870 candidates through its Arrima system. The invitations were spread across four streams: 605 went to Stream 1 for highly qualified and specialized skills, 604 to Stream 2 for intermediate and manual skills, 649 to Stream 3 for regulated professions, and 12 to Stream 4 for exceptional talent.
What this draw suggests about Quebec’s hiring priorities
The distribution is revealing. Quebec did not concentrate only on high-skilled profiles. Instead, it split invitations almost evenly between advanced roles and the kinds of occupations that keep essential industries running, including trades and hands-on work. That balance points to a practical strategy: address shortages not just in offices and laboratories, but also on worksites, in production, and in service-related roles where staffing gaps can quickly disrupt local economies.
The strong showing for regulated professions is also notable. Regulated roles usually come with licensing requirements, such as credential recognition and professional orders. By inviting 649 candidates in this category, Quebec appears willing to recruit internationally even for fields where newcomers may need additional steps after selection. For applicants, that is both an opportunity and a reminder to plan ahead for licensing timelines.
Meanwhile, the exceptional talent stream remained small at 12 invitations, underscoring how selective that pathway likely is compared with the province’s broader workforce-driven streams.
Why this matters if you want to immigrate to Quebec
For prospective immigrants, this draw highlights three key takeaways:
- Quebec is casting a wide net. Candidates in specialized professions are clearly in demand, but so are skilled trades and intermediate occupations.
- Regulated professionals should prepare early. A strong profile in Arrima helps, but applicants should also research licensing steps and documentation requirements.
- Momentum matters. As the largest invitation session of the year, this round may reflect an end-of-year effort to meet workforce needs, which can influence the pace and scale of future selections.
Overall, Quebec’s latest Arrima round reads like a clear message to candidates: the province is looking for talent at multiple skill levels, and those who can match real labour shortages and demonstrate readiness to integrate into the workforce are well positioned.
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