Quebec held three immigration draws in August 2021

Quebec held its draw for the third time in August 2021. This is the eighth draw in this year for Quebec and brings the count up to 2,145, the number of candidates who were invited to apply for permanent selection. The province has released the results of the third draw in the last month, on August 26. This third draw was held via Arrima expression of interest system. August is the largest of the year, holding three draws under Quebec Regular Skilled Worker Program (QSWP). The MIFI (Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration) has issued these 585 invitations under Quebec Regular Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) with a score of at least 517 in the Arrima pool. *Note: Check your eligibility score to Canada instantly through Y-Axis Score Calculator. In August 2021, Quebec has already conducted two rounds of invitations through Arrima. One was held on August 12, and the other is on August 19. In both the draws, the number of candidates invited exceeded 500, which is more than any other draws held this year. The latest draw held on August 26, 2021, also targeted candidates with a valid job offer outside the Montréal Metropolitan area who work in occupations that are in high demand in the province. Below is the list of occupations, along with their National Occupational Classification (NOC) code:

List of occupations	NOC code
Computer and information systems managers	NOC 0213
Electrical and electronics engineers	NOC 2133
Industrial and manufacturing engineers	NOC 2141
Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)	NOC 2147
Information systems analysts and consultants	NOC 2171
Database analysts and data administrators	NOC 2172
Software engineers and designers	NOC 2173
Computer programmers and interactive media developers	NOC 2174
Web designers and developers	NOC 2175
Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians	NOC 2241
Computer network technicians	NOC 2281
User support technicians	NOC 2282
Information systems testing technicians	NOC 2283
Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations	NOC 5131
Graphic arts technicians	NOC 5223
Graphic designers and illustrators	NOC 5241
Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade	NOC 6221

After following several months of invitations sent out monthly, Quebec is setting up a record in issuing large numbers of invitations through Arrima every week. This is the eighth draw in Quebec this year, making a total of 2,145 candidates. Till now, 2,145 candidates are invited to apply for permanent selection by Quebec. About Quebec Regular Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) The Quebec Regular Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) is for skilled workers who are willing to migrate and have a settled life in Quebec. This QSWP especially encourages skilled workers and international graduates. If the candidate is willing to settle in Quebec, then the profile of the applicant will be assessed under a different system compared to other provinces in Canada. The applicants who are invited to apply for permanent selection should complete the process within six months, which will start from the date of application submitted to process the application. This includes the submission of checklist documents and forms required. If the candidate's application is successful, then they will receive CSQ (Certificat de sélection du Québec) or Quebec Selection Certificate, which can be used to apply for permanent residence to the Canadian federal government. If you are looking to Study, Work, Visit, Invest, or Migrate to Canada, talk to Y-Axis, the World’s No.1 Immigration & Visa Company. If you found this blog engaging, you may also like … Arrima draw in Quebec invited 502 candidates