Quebec invited 502 immigrants to apply for permanent selection August 19.
The Ministere de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Integration (MIFI) issued invitations under the Quebec Regular Skilled Worker Program (QSWP).
Candidates must have registered their Expression of Interest in Quebec’s online registration portal Arrima.
An EOI is a preapplication screening process. This allows Quebec to choose from immigrants interested in Quebec and invite them to submit an application.
This draw is just one week after Quebec hosted its largest Arrima draw ever.
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The needs of Quebec’s labor market dictate the invitations. Quebec invited all those with a minimum score of 548 to participate in this draw. They must also be in the targeted occupations list. Below are the listed occupations and their corresponding National Occupational Classification codes (NOC).
Managers of computer and information systems (NOC 0213);
Noc 2133: Electrical and electronic engineers
Noc 2141: Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers
Computer engineers (apart from software engineers and designers), (NOC 2147);
Information system analysts and consultants (NOC 2171)
Data administrators and database analysts (NOC 2172);
Software engineers and designers (NOC 2173)
Interactive media developers and computer programmers (NOC 2174);
Web developers and web designers (NOC 2175);
Technicians and technologists in electrical and electronic engineering (NOC 2241);
Computer network technicians (NOC 2281);
User support technicians (NOC 2282);
Information system testing technicians (NOC2283);
Producers, directors and choreographers as well as related occupations (NOC 53131).
Graphic artists technicians (NOC5223);
Graphic designers and illustrators (NOC5241);
Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade (NOC 6221)
This is Quebec’s seventh draw of the year. The province has invited 1,562 candidates to apply for permanent selection.
The province manages Quebec’s immigration programs. They are separate from Canada’s federal programs.
It is however up to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to make the final determination on any immigration application.
What is the Quebec Regular Skilled Worker Program?
QSWP is for skilled workers that are more likely to make a living in the province. This program is very popular with international graduates and skilled workers.
You will be evaluated differently if you want to settle in Quebec than applicants from other parts of Canada.
Candidates invited to apply to permanent selection must do it within six months of the date that you submitted all required information. All forms and documents are included.
If successful, you will get a Certificat de selection du Quebec (CSQ or Quebec Selection Certificate). This document can be used to apply for permanent residence with the Canadian federal government.
