Quebec’s immigration authorities recently held a selection round through the Arrima Expression of Interest system, issuing 1,560 invitations for Canadian immigration.
The draw took place on July 25, based on data extracted as of July 22, and focused on two specific groups of candidates.
The first group required candidates to have at least a level 7 proficiency in French according to Quebec’s standards and a minimum score of 579 on the Quebec Expression of Interest points system. They also had to have skills and experience in one of the following occupations:
- 0213 Computer and information systems managers
- 2131 Civil engineers
- 2132 Mechanical engineers
- 2133 Electrical and electronics engineers
- 2141 Industrial and manufacturing engineers
- 2147 Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
- 2171 Information systems 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
- 2231 Civil engineering technologists and technicians
- 2232 Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians
- 2233 Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians
- 2241 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
- 2281 Computer network technicians
- 2282 User support technicians
- 2283 Information systems testing technicians
- 3012 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
- 3233 Licensed practical nurses
- 3413 Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
- 4031 Secondary school teachers
- 4032 Elementary school and kindergarten teachers
- 4214 Early childhood educators and assistants
- 5223 Graphics technicians
- 5225 Audio and video recording technicians
- 5241 Graphic designers and illustrators
The second group also required a minimum French proficiency level of 7 but targeted applicants with any job offer outside the Montreal metropolitan area. For this group, there was no minimum points requirement.
Quebec Expression Of Interest Draw
| Date of invitations | Invites Issued | Minimum Score | Date of extraction from Arrima bank |
| 25-07-24 | 1,560 | 579 | July 22 at 6.25am |
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How Does the Quebec Expression of Interest System Operate?
- Prospective applicants begin by submitting an online Expression of Interest (EOI) through the Arrima portal.
- Submitted profiles are placed in an EOI pool and ranked using a points system. These profiles remain valid for a period of 12 months.
- Candidates with the highest scores are periodically selected and invited to apply for a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program.
- Upon receiving an invitation, candidates have 60 days to submit a complete application.
- Those who receive a CSQ can then apply to the federal government for Canadian permanent residence.
Understanding the Quebec Expression of Interest Points System
The Quebec Expression of Interest points system is designed to rank the profiles submitted via the Arrima portal. The highest-ranked profiles are invited to apply for Quebec immigration under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program.
Candidates, along with their spouse or common-law partner, can earn up to 1,320 points. Points are awarded based on human capital and labour market criteria relevant to Quebec.
What Are the Criteria for Quebec Expression of Interest?
The Quebec Expression of Interest points system evaluates candidates in two main categories, some of which include points for the spouse or common-law partner of the principal applicant:
- Human Capital Factors:
- Proficiency in French.
- Combined proficiency in French and English.
- Age.
- Work experience.
- Educational background.
- Quebec Labour Market Factors:
- Work experience in fields facing labour shortages.
- Qualifications in areas of training specific to Quebec.
- Education level attained in Quebec.
- Professional experience in Quebec.
- Professional experience elsewhere in Canada.
- Job offers within or outside Greater Montreal.
