Quebec immigration has issued 1,036 Canada immigration invitations to apply in a new draw through the Arrima Expression of Interest system.

The April 11 draw targeted three different groups of candidates, with April 8 listed as the date of extraction from the Arrima bank.

In the first group, candidates in skilled trades jobs needed a French language speaking ability of level 7 or higher on the Quebec proficiency scale and to have scored at least 536 on the Quebec Expression of Interest points system. The following list of jobs was targeted:

• 2154    Land surveyors
• 2242    Electronic service technicians (household & commercial goods)
• 7233    Sheet metal workers
• 7234    Boilermakers
• 7236    Ironworkers
• 7237    Welders and related machine operators
• 7241    Electricians (except industrial and power system)
• 7271    Carpenters
• 7281    Bricklayers
• 7282    Concrete finishers
• 7291    Roofers and shinglers
• 7294    Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
• 7295    Floor covering installers
• 7311    Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
• 7312    Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
• 7313    Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
• 7318    Elevator constructors and mechanics
• 7371    Crane operators
• 7372    Drillers and blasters – surface mining, quarrying and construction
• 7521    Heavy equipment operators (except crane)
• 7611    Construction trades helpers and labourers

In the second group, candidates in tech, engineering, health and teaching occupations also needed a French language speaking ability of level 7 or higher on the Quebec proficiency scale and to have scored at least 606 on the Quebec Expression of Interest points system. The following list of jobs was targeted:

• 0213    Computer and information systems managers
• 2131    Civil engineers
• 2132    Mechanical engineers
• 2133    Electrical and electronics engineers
• 2141    Industrial and manufacturing engineers
• 2147    Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
• 2171    Information systems analysts and consultants
• 2172    Database analysts and data administrators
• 2173    Software engineers and designers
• 2174    Computer programmers and interactive media developers
• 2175    Web designers and developers
• 2231    Civil engineering technologists and technicians
• 2232    Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians
• 2233    Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians
• 2241    Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
• 2281    Computer network technicians
• 2282    User support technicians
• 2283    Information systems testing technicians
• 3012    Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
• 3233    Licensed practical nurses
• 3413    Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
• 4031    Secondary school teachers
• 4032    Elementary school and kindergarten teachers
• 4214    Early childhood educators and assistants
• 5225    Audio and video recording technicians
• 5241    Graphic designers and illustrators

In the third group, candidates also needed a French language speaking ability of level 7 or higher on the Quebec proficiency scale and a job offer outside the Montreal metropolitan area.

There was no minimum score for these candidates.

Quebec Expression Of Interest Draw

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How Does Quebec Expression of Interest Work?

1. Candidates submit an online expression of interest profile via Arrima.
2. 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.
3. The highest-ranking candidates are invited to apply for a Quebec Certificate of Selection under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program via periodic draws.
4. Candidates receiving an invitation have 60 days to submit a full application.
5. 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.