Quebec Issued 1220 Invitations in the Latest Quebec PNP Draw
On October 31st, 2023, the province of Quebec announced the outcomes of its seventh immigration draw of the year. Conducted by the Quebec Ministry of Immigration on October 26th, 2023, this draw saw 1220 invitations being issued from the Arrima Bank on October 23rd, 2023, at 6:30 a.m. These invitations were extended to applicants based on labor market demands and their potential for integration. Successful candidates will have approximately six months to secure a Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ) after submission.
What is the eligibility criteria for Quebec PNP draw?
The eligibility criteria for the Quebec PNP draw included the following prerequisites:
Recipients had to meet the requirement of possessing a level 7 or higher oral proficiency in French, as determined by the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français des personnes immigrantes adultes (Québec scale of French proficiency levels for adult immigrants) or its comparable standard.
They had a score equal to or greater than 575 points.
Their profession is included in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) below:
2154Land surveyors
2242Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)
7233Sheet metal workers
7234 Boilermakers
7236Ironworkers
7237 Welders and related machine operators
7241Electricians (except industrial and power system)
7245 Telecommunications line and cable workers
7252 Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers
7271 Carpenters
7281Bricklayers
7282 Concrete finishers
7283Tilesetters
7284Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers
7291 Roofers and shinglers
7293Insulators
7294Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
7295Floor covering installers
7311 Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
7312Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
7313 Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
7318Elevator constructors and mechanics
7371Crane operators
7384Autre personnel des métiers et personnel assimilé, n.c.a.
7521Other trades and related occupations, n.e.c.
7611Construction trades helpers and labourers
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The invitations were extended to individuals who satisfied the following criteria:
They demonstrated a level 7 oral proficiency or higher in French as per the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français des personnes immigrantes adultes (Québec scale of French proficiency levels for adult immigrants) or its corresponding standard.
Their occupation was listed in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) as specified.
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 Analystes de bases de données et administrateurs/administratrices de données
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
5223 Graphic arts technicians
5225 Audio and video recording technicians
5241 Graphic designers and illustrators
The recipients of the invitations met the requirement of having a score that was equal to or greater than 608 points.
These invitations were specifically intended for individuals who had a valid job offer outside the territory of the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal.
How to Immigrate to Quebec in 2023?
Step 1: Assess your eligibility criteria.
Step 2: Register your profile on the Arrima Portal.
Step 3: After receiving an invitation, apply for permanent selection along with the required application fee.
Step 4: Once the permanent selection is approved, you will receive a Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ).
Step 5: Submit your application for a Canadian Permanent Resident (PR) Visa.