The most recent draw conducted through the Quebec Arrima system on August 24, 2023, marked a significant step in the province’s immigration process. A total of 1,000 invitations were issued to eligible candidates to apply for permanent residency (PR) under the Regular Skilled Worker Program (RSWP).
The Minister of Immigration, Francization, and Integration (MIFI) officially disclosed the specifics of this Quebec Arrima draw on September 8, 2023. To select candidates, valid profiles available in the Quebec Arrima bank as of August 21, 2023, at 10:41 a.m. were carefully considered.
This particular round of invitations was targeted at Arrima profiles that possessed experience in 26 specific occupations (a comprehensive list is available) and demonstrated a high proficiency level of at least 7 in French, in addition to achieving a score of 584 or higher according to the Quebec score calculator. Remarkably, the cutoff score only experienced a modest decrease of 7 points compared to the previous Quebec Arrima draw held on August 10, 2023.
In addition to these criteria, the draw also took into account profiles with valid job offers located outside the territory of the Metropolitan Community of Montreal (Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal).
For those unfamiliar with the Quebec Arrima system, it serves as Quebec’s platform for managing applications from qualified workers. Similar to the federal Express Entry system, Arrima streamlines the immigration process; however, Quebec’s scoring system exhibits unique characteristics distinct from the Express Entry model.
Eligible candidates seeking to participate in upcoming Regular Skilled Worker Program (QSWP or RSWP) draws can create their Arrima profiles. It’s important to note that these profiles remain valid for a year following their creation.
Candidates fortunate enough to receive an invitation in a draw are then required to submit documentation that supports the information provided in their Arrima profiles. Subsequently, a Certificat de sélection (CSQ) is issued, enabling candidates to submit an application for permanent residence to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
In summary, the latest Quebec Arrima draw on August 24, 2023, invited 1,000 profiles with French proficiency levels of 7 or higher and scores of 584 or more, provided they had experience in one of the specified 26 occupations. Profiles eligible for consideration were those in the Quebec Arrima system as of August 21, 2023, at 10:41 a.m.
Quebec’s immigration goals for 2023 remain consistent with the previous year, targeting an economic immigration goal of 33,900 candidates.