Immigration to Quebec has announced the details of a new draw through Arrima Expression of Interest system, issuing 1007 invitations to immigrate to Canada to apply.
The February 22 draw targeted two different groups of candidates, with February 19 listed as the date of withdrawal by Arrima bank.
In the first group, candidates needed a speaking ability in French of level 7 or higher on the Quebec proficiency scale and scored at least 608 points in Expression of interest points system in Quebec.
In the second group, candidates also needed a French speaking ability of level 7 or higher on the Quebec proficiency scale and a job offer outside the Montreal metropolitan area.
There was no minimum score for these candidates.
Equalization for Expression of Interest in Quebec
|
Date of invitations |
Invitations are issued |
Minimum grade |
Date of withdrawal from Arrima bank |
|
22-02-24 |
1007 |
N/A |
February 19 at 5:25 |
|
608 |
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How does Expression of Interest work in Quebec?
- Candidates submit an expression of interest profile online through Arrima.
- Profiles enter an Expression of Interest group, where they are ranked against each other using a points system and are valid for 12 months.
- The highest ranking candidates are invited to apply for a Quebec Selection Certificate under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program through periodic draws.
- Candidates who receive an invitation have 60 days to submit a complete application.
- Approved candidates who receive a certificate of nomination (CSQ) can then apply to the federal government for Canadian permanent residence.
Expression of interest points system in Quebec
of Quebec Expression of Interest A points system is used to rank profiles submitted through Arrima to the Expression of Interest Bank, with the highest ranked profiles invited to apply for Immigration to Quebec UNDER Quebec Skilled Worker Program.
Candidates and their spouses or common-law partners can receive up to 1,320 points based on human capital and labor market factors in Quebec.
What are the requirements for expressions of interest in Quebec?
Quebec’s expression of interest points system includes points in two categories, with some including points for the spouse of the lead candidate’s common-law partner.
- Human capital factors:
- French language ability.
- French and English combined.
- Age.
- Work experience.
- Education.
- Labor market factors in Quebec:
- Work experience in a labor shortage field.
- Qualifications in one of Quebec’s training fields.
- Level of education in Quebec.
- Professional experience in Quebec.
- Professional experience in the rest of Canada.
- Job offer in or outside of Greater Montreal.
Quebec publishes lists of Professions with high demands AND Fields of Training which weigh heavily in the assessment.
