Quebec has released the details of the newest Arrima draw. The province has invited 69 people to submit the final application for a CSQ (Quebec Selection Certificate).
In this fifth draw of 2021, Quebec has invited immigrants registered with the Regular Skilled Worker Program. Applicants must have created an Expression of Interest in the Arrima portal in order to receive an invitation.
Candidates required a valid job offer in order to become eligible in this invitation round.
So far, Quebec has issued 545 invitations this year, and the province has been conducting draws on a monthly basis.
Quebec has its own immigration system for selecting immigrants. It chooses candidates for permanent selection as per the provincial requirements. However, the right to give permanent residence stays with IRCC only.
What is Arrima Portal?
Arrima is an online portal that manages immigration applications for the province of Quebec. When a candidate submits his or her profile in the Arrima, it is then assessed by the MIFI. If candidates meet labor market needs and required eligibility criteria, the province issues invitations to them.The immigration ministry of Quebec selects candidates for permanent residence based on the points they score in the Values test. Besides, labor market requirement is another crucial factor for selecting candidates for the CSQ.