The fifth Quebec Arrima draw of the year was held on March 10, 2022. The candidates have to apply on the online portal of Arrima for the Quebec Expression of Interest pool. The pool helps in ranking the profiles for the Quebec Expression of Interest. The candidates from this pool are issued ITAs or Invitation to apply.
The recent draw set a minimum of 577 points. The score was determined by the points system of Quebec Expression of Interest. A total of 506 immigrants met the requirement and were issued ITAs for PR or permanent residency.
The other factors that determine the score in the CRS or Comprehensive Ranking System are the needs of the Quebec labor market and factors concerning human capital.
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Total Quebec Arrima draws in 2022
The details of the Quebec Arrima 2022 draw for this particular draw are given below.
| Date of Arrima draw | Number of candidates Invited | Cut-off scores |
| March 10, 2022 | 506 | 577 |
| February 24, 2022 | 306 | 630 |
| February 10, 2022 | 523 | 592 |
| January 27, 2022 | 322 | 647 |
| January 13, 2022 | 512 | 612 |
List of professions invited in the fifth draw
The candidates from the following occupations were invited:
| Code CNP | Professions |
| 0213 | Computer and Information Systems Managers |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 5131 | Producers, Directors, Choreographers and Related Occupations |
| 5223 | Graphic Arts Technicians |
| 5241 | Graphic Designers and Illustrators |
Procedure of Quebec Expression of Interest
Quebec's Expression of Interest functions in the following method.
- The profile for the expression of interest is submitted through Arrima.
- The profile in the Expression of Interest pool is selected
- Profile is ranked according to the CRS
- The Quebec Certificate of Selection invites the highest ranking candidates
- The candidates get an invitation.
- Submission of the completed application within 60 days.
- Candidates receiving nomination certificates are eligible to apply for the permanent residency of Canada.
Requirement for the Quebec Expression of Interest
The Quebec Expression of Interest points system is divided into two sections. The two sections are factors of human capital and the needs of the Quebec labor market. The candidates are also awarded points for their spouse or common-law partner who is already having a Canada PR.
The factors of human capital are:
- Proficiency in French
- Proficiency in English
- Work experience in a related field
- Age
- Educational level
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The factors counted in the Quebec labor market:
- The applicant should have work experience in the field facing a shortage of human capital.
- Meets the requirements of Quebec's training parameters
- The applicant should meet Quebec education requirement
- Employment experience in Quebec
- Employment experience in Canada.
- Job opportunity in the Greater Montreal
The Quebec Arrima draw is aimed at international immigrants with experience and skills given in the NOC or National Occupational Classification.
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