Latest Quebec draw invites 1,415 candidates to apply for PR

Surya Rathee
[Published 20 Aug, 2024 | 04:31 AM]
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Quebec’s Minister of Immigration, Francization and Integration (MIFI) has conducted a new Regular Skilled Worker Program (RSWP) draw. This was the second RSWP draw conducted by the department in August.

If you have been invited to this latest Quebec draw, you will receive a notification in your Arrima message centre with the information needed to submit a complete application for permanent residence (PR).

Latest Quebec Draw - Results

The latest Quebec draw was held on August 08, 2024. A total of 1,415 candidates from the Regular Skilled Worker Program (RSWP) were invited to apply for permanent selection. The date and time of extraction from the Arrima bank was August 5, 2024, at 6:25 a.m.

The invitations were issued to candidates that met the following criteria:

• They had a level 7 oral proficiency (or higher) in French according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent.
• They had a score equal to or greater than 576 points.

Invitations were also issued to candidates that met the following criteria:

• They had a level 7 oral proficiency (or higher) in French according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent.
• They had a valid job offer outside the territory of Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal.

Once invited, you have 60 days to submit the complete application and pay the processing fees. Once this timeframe passes, your invitation will no longer be valid.

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Quebec’s Regular Skilled Worker Program

The Quebec Regular Skilled Worker Program (RSWP) is a popular immigration pathway for individuals looking to work and live in Quebec. Unlike other provinces in Canada, Quebec has its own selection process for skilled workers. The RSWP is designed to attract potential individuals with the education, skills, and work experience required to contribute to Quebec's economy.

To apply, candidates need to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through the Arrima portal, an online system used by Quebec to manage applications. Once submitted, candidates are placed into a pool and given a score based on factors like education, work experience, age, language skills (in French and English), and the presence of a valid job offer in Quebec.

The highest-scoring candidates in the Quebec points calculator - are then invited to apply for a Quebec Selection Certificate (Certificat de sélection du Québec or CSQ). Receiving a CSQ means that Quebec has selected you for immigration. After obtaining the CSQ, candidates can apply to the Canadian federal government for permanent residency.

The QSWP does not require a job offer to apply, making it accessible to a wide range of applicants. However, proficiency in French is often a significant advantage, as Quebec is a predominantly French-speaking province.

The processing times can vary, but currently, 80% of applications under the Quebec RSWP are being processed within 8-10 months.

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Source: quebec.ca