On May 13, 2022, the Canadian province of Quebec published the results of the draw held on May 5, 2022, by the Quebec Ministry of Immigration.
In this draw, 30 immigrants were invited to apply for Permanent Selection through the Arrima Portal based on labor market needs and immigrants’ integration potential. Following submission, successful applicants will have an average of six months to obtain a Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ).
The following are the minimum eligibility requirements for being invited to submit a Permanent Selection application:
• Applicant should have a valid job offer outside the territory of the Montréal Metropolitan Community
In addition to the invitations mentioned above, the Minister of Immigration, Francization, and Integration also invited some people from January 1, 2022, to apply for Permanent Selection, which would include:
• The foreign person is conducting official responsibilities in Québec as a duly accredited diplomat, consular officer, representative, or official of a foreign country, the United Nations or any of its agencies, or any intergovernmental organization to which Québec or Canada is a member, or
• Serves on a diplomat’s, consular officer’s, representative’s, or official’s staff.
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How many Immigration programs does Quebec manage for Skilled Workers?
Immigration programs managed by Quebec for Skilled Workers include:
• Regular Skilled Worker Program (RSWP)
• Québec experience program (PEQ - Programme de l’expérience québécoise)
• Permanent immigration pilot program for workers in food processing
• Permanent immigration pilot program for orderlies
• Permanent immigration pilot program for workers in the artificial intelligence, information technologies and visual effects sectors -
Does Quebec have minimum eligibility criteria for Regular Skilled Worker Program (RSWP)?
Yes. Like other immigration programs, managed, Quebec also have a minimum eligibility point criteria.
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What is the processing fees for a Permanent Selection Application?
Processing fees for a Permanent Selection Application is as follows:
• Principal applicant: $822
• Spouse or common-law partner: $176
• Each dependent child: $176
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What is the timeline for submitting an application for Permanent Selection?
As of the date post receiving an invite to apply from Quebec Arrima, applicant need to submit the application and required processing fees, with in a maximum of 60 days.
