Quebec issues 506 invitations in new Arrima draw

The Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) invited 506 to apply for a permanent selection under the Quebec Regular Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) on March 10

Candidates must have a profile in the Arrima Expression of Interest system with a score of at least 577 points. In addition, they must have a valid job offer outside of the Montreal Metropolitan Area.

Here is the list of occupations that were eligible to participate in this draw:

NOC code – Occupations

• 0213 – IT systems managers
• 2147 – Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
• 2171 – IT analysts and consultants
• 2172 – Database analysts and data administrators
• 2173 – Software engineers and designers
• 2174 – Computer programmers and interactive media developers
• 2175 – Web designers and developers
• 2241 – Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
• 2281 – Computer network technicians
• 2282 – User Support Agents
• 2283 – Computer systems assessors
• 3012 – Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses
• 3233 – Practical nurses
• 3413 – Caregivers/Aids and Beneficiary Attendants
• 4031 – Secondary school teachers
• 4032 – Primary and preschool teachers
• 4214 – Early childhood educators and assistants
• 5131 – Producers, directors, choreographers and related personnel
• 5223 – Graphic design technicians
• 5241 – Graphic designers and illustrators

After receiving an invitation, eligible candidates have 60 days to submit a complete Quebec Skilled Worker Program application.

What is the Process for Quebec Expression of Interest?

1. A candidate submits an online expression of interest profile via Arrima.
2. Each profile enters an Expression of Interest pool, where it is ranked against the profiles in the pool based on points, and is valid for 12 months.
3. The highest-ranking candidates are invited to apply for a Quebec Certificate of Selection under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program via periodic draws.
4. After receiving an invitation, candidates have 60 days to submit a complete application.
5. Candidates who receive a nomination certificate (CSQ) are then eligible to apply to the federal government for permanent residence.

Quebec Expression of Interest Points System

Profiles submitted via Arrima to the Quebec Expression of Interest bank are ranked according to a points system, and the best-ranked profiles are invited to apply for Quebec immigration under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program.

Based on human capital and factors of the Quebec labour market, candidates and their spouse or common-law partner can score up to 1,320 points.

The Quebec Expression of Interest Requirements

 There are two categories of points in the Quebec Expression of Interest system, with some including points for the spouse or common law partner of the principal candidate.

• Human capital factors:
  • French language ability.
  • French and English combined.
  • Age.
  • Work experience.
  • Education.

• Quebec labour market factors:
  • Work experience in a field with a labour shortage.
  • Qualifications in one of Quebec’s areas of training.
  • Level of Quebec education.
  • Professional experience in Quebec.
  • Professional experience in the rest of Canada.
  • Job offer inside or outside Greater Montreal.

The lists of High Demand Occupations and Areas of Training that Quebec publishes weigh heavily in the assessment.