Why the Quebec Immigration Program?

Launched in 2018, Arrima is an online portal for managing Quebec immigration applications.

Arrima is an Expression of Interest [EOI] system. Those interested in migrate overseas to Quebec will be required to submit an EOI to Arrima to be considered. Selected candidates will then be invited to submit an application.

Use of the Arrima Portal is completely free.

Arrima is intended for individuals that wish to immigrate to Quebec – temporarily or permanently – under the Regular Skilled Worker Program, International Student Program, and the Quebec Experience Program.

Depending upon the program, there are different procedures that can be carried out through Arrima. These are –

• Regular Skilled Worker Program: create profile to submit and update EOI.
• Quebec Experience Program: create profile for submission of Canada PR application, submission of documents and fees payment.
• International Student Program: a foreign student that has submitted their application for temporary selection for studies can create their Arrima profile for the submission of their supporting documents.

In 2021, Quebec plans on welcoming up to 47,500 newcomers to the province. Between 26,500 to 31,200 CSQs are to be issued this year.

In 2020, a total of 628 immigration candidates received invitations from Quebec in the 4 Arrima draws that were held –

• January 16, 2020 [invitations: 23]
• June 18, 2020 [invitations: 7]
• September 24, 2020 [invitations: 365], and
• December 16, 2020 [invitations: 233].

3 permanent immigration pilot programs have been announced by Quebec. These are –

[1] For workers in food processing, to come into effect on March 24, 2021 and run until January 1, 2026][2] For orderlies [NOC 3413], to come into effect on March 31, 2021 and run until January 1, 2026.

[3] For workers in sectors of AI, informational technology, and visual effects; to come into effect on April 22, 2021 and close on January 1, 2026.

Quebec’s 2021 List of Professions Eligible for Simplified Processing has 181 professions. 70 occupations have been added this year.

No. Quebec is not a part of Canada’s PNP and has no Quebec PNP program as such.

Quebec has a variety of immigration programs that enable qualified individuals to obtain permanent residence in Canada. The federal government has given Quebec much greater control in terms of immigration policies and procedures, which is why Quebec’s immigration systems are often considered differently than those of other provinces.

There are three categories under Quebec’s PNP, these are:

Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP)

Quebec Experience Class (PEQ)

Business Immigration

The most popular among these is the Quebec Skilled Worker Program or the QSWP.

Tell me more about the QSWP.

Quebec offers the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP)through which many immigration candidates apply to move to this Canadian province. The Quebec points calculator makes sure ensures only the right persons are selected under the program to move to Quebec.

The Quebec Skilled Worker Program is for skilled workers who choose to move to Quebec and live there. Workers who meet the above-mentioned ability specifications and other criteria are admitted into this program.

• An applicant should meet the following eligibility criteria if he wants to migrate to Quebec under the QSWP:
• The applicant should receive at least one diploma that meets the educational requirement in Quebec.
• The applicant should have had training and the required skills in the relevant field, making it easy for applicants to find a job on the Canadian job market.
• The applicant will demonstrate his / her intention to work and settle in the province.

Under the points calculator, the applicant for a Quebec Skilled Worker Visa, will be assessed on the following factors and given the respective points under the Quebec Points Calculator.

• Age
• Education
• Language Proficiency
• Work Experience
• Accompanying Children
• Valid Job Offer

A CSQ is a document that eligible applicants to Quebec immigration programs receive to prove that they have been chosen for immigration to the province. With a CSQ, an applicant may apply for permanent residence with the federal government. The CSQ is not a visa for permanent residency and cannot be used to enter Canada.

The time it takes to get a CSQ varies depending on the applicant. Many factors affect the completion of the procedure and the issuance of a CSQ certificate, so the applicant should be vigilant when filling out the application and adding documentation to prevent delays in the process.

Quebec is in charge of deciding the immigrants will be allowed to live in the province. Candidates must first receive a CSQ in order to immigrate to Quebec. It’s important to remember that a CSQ isn’t the same as a permanent residence permit. Candidates’ qualifications are assessed at the provincial level after they request an application for a CSQ.

After gaining approval at the provincial level (in the form of the CSQ), the applicant must apply for medical and security checks at the federal level. An applicant receives permanent residence after being approved at the federal level.

The ability and willingness of a candidate to settle and work in Quebec, as well as adjust to life in the province, determines his or her chances of being chosen by the province. Since 1991, when the province signed the Canada-Quebec Accord, Quebec has had the freedom to determine its own conditions for immigrant selection.

Immigrants are also selected based on Quebec’s own requirements, which is an essential part of the province’s identity. The right to travel freely in Canada, as defined by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, is preserved in the Canada-Quebec Accord.