Quebec immigration authorities have conducted two new draws through the Arrima Expression of Interest system, issuing 2,791 invitations to apply for Canada immigration.
In a draw on May 30, with a date of extraction of May 27, 1,441 invitations were issued to candidates in two categories.
The first cohort of candidates were required to demonstrate a proficiency in French language at level 7 or above on the Quebec proficiency scale, alongside a minimum score of 591 on the Quebec Expression of Interest points system.
In the second category, candidates were also mandated to exhibit a French language proficiency level of 7 or higher on the Quebec scale, in addition to possessing a job offer located outside the Montreal metropolitan area. Notably, there was no prescribed minimum score for candidates falling within this group.
In a draw on May 23, with a date of extraction of May 6, 1,350 invitations were issued to candidates in two similar categories.
The first cohort of candidates had the same requirements as above, only with a minimum score of 593 points.
The second category was exactly the same as above.
Quebec Expression Of Interest Draws
| Date of invitations | Invites Issued | Minimum Score | Date of extraction from Arrima bank |
| 30-05-25 | 1,441 | 591 | May 27 at 6.25am |
| 23-05-24 | 1,350 | 593 | May 6 at 6.25am |
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How Does Quebec Expression of Interest Work?
- Candidates submit an online expression of interest profile via Arrima.
- Profiles enter into an Expression of Interest pool, 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 Certificate of Selection under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program via periodic draws.
- Candidates receiving an invitation have 60 days to submit a full application.
- Approved candidates who receive a nomination certificate (CSQ) may then apply to the federal government for Canadian permanent residence.
Quebec Expression of Interest Points System
The Quebec Expression of Interest points system is used to rank profiles submitted via Arrima to the Expression of Interest bank, with the highest-ranked profiles invited to apply for Quebec immigration under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program.
Candidates and their spouse or common-law partner can score up to 1,320 points based on human capital and Quebec labour market factors.
What Are the Requirements for Quebec Expression of Interest?
The Quebec Expression of Interest points system involves points in two categories, with some including points for the spouse of 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.
Quebec publishes lists of High Demand Occupations and Areas of Training that weigh considerably in the assessment.
