Provincial nomination process for Quebec

The Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration of the vast and diverse province of Quebec issued a major invitation to more than 1,000 internationals to apply for permanent selection through its Regular Skilled Worker Program. 

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The migratory profile of these candidates was aligned with the needs of the province and they demonstrated a good potential for integration into French, given that French is the official language of Quebec. In this article, I will share with you the details of this first September 2024 lottery in the province of Quebec, the criteria and the priorities of the provincial government. Let's get started!

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Quebec Provincial Selection Draw Details - September 2024

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The province of Quebec is particular in Canada, not only for its official French language, but also for its autonomy in the selection of all its candidates for economic immigration. Here are the details of the draw:

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• A total of 1,417 people were invited to apply for permanent selection.
• The date of the invitation was September 5, but the Arrima bank withdrawal occurred on September 3, 2024.
• Invited persons had to meet the following criteria:

• Demonstrate a level 7 oral proficiency (or higher) in French, according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français (Quebec scale for French proficiency levels of adult immigrants, or its equivalent).
• Achieve a score equal to or greater than 575.

• The invitation was also addressed to individuals who met these criteria:

• Demonstrated a level 7 oral proficiency (or higher) in French, according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français (Quebec scale of French proficiency levels for adult immigrants) or its equivalent.
• They had a valid job offer outside the territory of the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal.

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Important: did you know that validating a job offer can help you get more points in the Quebec Regular Skilled Worker Program? If you want to validate a permanent job offer in Quebec, Immiland Canada can help you. View service.

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‍Whatis Arrima and how does it compare to Express Entry?

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Arrima is an online platform used by the Quebec government to provide a wide range of services to foreign nationals wishing to immigrate to the province. The site provides an overview of the various procedures related to Quebec immigration and is used free of charge to manage applications for skilled workers in Quebec. 

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Both Arrima and Express Entry offer pathways to permanent residency, but each system has its own particularities. Here is a comparison:

Arrima 

• The system is managed by the government of the province of Quebec.
• It is destined for Quebec, whose culture and language are particular and distinctive because they have a huge French influence.
• Focuses on the mastery of French to settle in the province.
• Its selection criteria are similar to those of Express Entry, but all are aligned with the specific needs of Quebec. Factors such as work experience, education, age, fluency in French are taken into account when issuing an invitation.
• It relies on the Expression of Interest (EOI) for the application process of its candidates and then selects them from Arrima's bank according to Quebec's needs and priorities.

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Express Entry

• The system is administered by the Federal Government and is open to skilled workers from all over the world, except Quebec. 
• It is the gateway to all Canadian provinces and territories except Quebec.
• It focuses on English and French language skills, although it does not have a specific French proficiency requirement but does offer invitation rounds in the French proficiency category. Both languages improve the immigration profile.
• Its selection criteria are based on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). 
• It also evaluates factors such as age, education, work experience, language skills and adaptability to the Canadian province.
• Candidates may receive invitations to apply (ITA) in the regular selection rounds.

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Important: did you know that Quebec is facing a shortage of workers and recognizes immigration to counteract this shortage? If you are thinking of moving to the province of Quebec and require assistance from an Immiland Canada regulated consultant, you can request an immigration consultation. 

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Recommendations for a successful application in Quebec

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The first thing we always advise our users and clients to do when applying for permanent residency in Quebec is to be very well informed about their own profile and the possibilities of applying. In order to be successful in your application through the Arrima system, you must take these factors into account:

1. Meet the province's specific criteria by completing a self-assessment of your profile on the official Quebec website so that you can estimate your score.
2. They must complete and correctly fill out their expression of interest, according to the provincial conditions, i.e.: be 18 years of age or older and fully intend to live and work in Québec in a position they are able to perform.
3. Be familiar with the expression of interest form in order to provide the necessary information without omitting valuable information about yourself or a family member. This includes, among other things, French and English test results accepted by the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration, comparative evaluation of studies done outside Quebec, validated job offer, very important, information about your spouse and children, whether they accompany you or not.
4. We always advise you to update your expression of interest form, this can be done at any time, even after you have submitted it, to further enhance your profile. 

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Thank you for reading this article. I hope it will be useful and that you will be able to successfully transition to permanent residence in this beautiful province. If you would like an immigration consultation for travel to Quebec or any other province in Canada, you can write to us at info@immilandcanada.com.

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With love,

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Immiland