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Quebec Arrima Expression Of Interest Draw: Province Invites 506 Canada Immigration Candidates

admin — Sat, 26 Mar 2022 22:32:35 +0000

Quebec Arrima Expression Of Interest Draw: Province Invites 506 Canada Immigration Candidates

Quebec immigration has issued invitations to 506 candidates in a new draw through the Arrima Expression of Interest system. The March 10 draw required a minimum score of 77 in the Quebec Expression of Interest points system. A maximum of 1,320 points are available. The draw targeted candidates with skills and experience in one of 20 National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes. It also targeted candidates with a job offer from an employer outside the Montreal metropolitan area.

Occupations Targeted In Quebec Arrima Draw

NOC code	Occupations
0213	IT systems managers
2147	Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
2171	IT 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 Agents
2283	Computer systems assessors
3012	Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses
3233	Practical nurses
3413	Caregivers/Aids and Beneficiary Attendants
4031	Secondary school teachers
4032	Primary and preschool teachers
4214	Early childhood educators and assistants
5131	Producers, directors, choreographers and related personnel
5223	Graphic design technicians
5241	Graphic designers and illustrators

Candidates receiving an invitation have 60 days to submit a full application to the Quebec Skilled Worker Program.

Quebec Expression Of Interest Draws 2022

Date of invitations	Invites Issued	Minimum Score	Date of extraction from Arrima bank
Mar 10, 2022	506	577	March 7, 2022 at 6.30am
Feb 21, 2022	306	630	Feb 22, 2022 at 6.30am
Feb 10, 2022	523	592	Feb 07, 2022 at 6.30am
Jan 27, 2022	322	647	Jan 25, 2022 at 6.30am
Jan 13, 2022	512	602	Jan 9, 2022 at 6.30am

How Does Quebec Expression of Interest Work?

Candidates submit an online expression of interest profile via Arrima.
Profiles enter into an Expression of Interest pool, where they are ranked against each other using a points system and are valid for 12-months.
The highest-ranking candidates are invited to apply for a Quebec Certificate of Selection under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program via periodic draws.
Candidates receiving an invitation have 60 days to submit a full application.
Approved candidates who receive a nomination certificate (CSQ) may then apply to the federal government for Canadian permanent residence.

Quebec Expression of Interest Points System

The Quebec Expression of Interest points system is used to rank profiles submitted via Arrima to the Expression of Interest bank, with the highest-ranked profiles invited to apply for Quebec immigration under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program. Candidates and their spouse or common-law partner can score up to 1,320 points based on human capital and Quebec labour market factors.

What Are the Requirements for Quebec Expression of Interest?

The Quebec Expression of Interest points system involves points in two categories, with some including points for the spouse of common law partner of the principal candidate.

Human capital factors:
- French language ability.
- French and English combined.
- Age.
- Work experience.
- Education.
Quebec labour market factors:
- Work experience in a field with a labour shortage.
- Qualifications in one of Quebec’s areas of training.
- Level of Quebec education.
- Professional experience in Quebec.
- Professional experience in the rest of Canada.
- Job offer inside or outside Greater Montreal.

Quebec publishes lists of High Demand Occupations and Areas of Training that weigh considerably in the assessment.

Source: https://immigrationconsultantsnearme.com/quebec-arrima-expression-of-interest-draw-province-invites-506-canada-immigration-candidates/

British Columbia Conducts Multi-Stream Canada Immigration Draws, Issues More Than 200 Invitations

admin — Sat, 26 Mar 2022 22:27:44 +0000

British Columbia has issued more than 200 invitations in new draws through multiple streams of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program.

The March 22 draws were split into three broad categories: general, targeted and entrepreneur.

In the general draw, which included tech occupations, 132 invitations were issued through five BC PNP streams for skilled workers and international graduates. Minimum scores ranged from 77 to 128 points.

In the targeted draw, a further 47 invitations were issued to skilled workers and international graduates scoring at least 78 points in a draw targeting Early Childhood Educators under NOC 4214.

A draw targeted at Healthcare workers saw 11 invitations issued to skilled workers, international graduates and entry level and semi-skilled workers, also with a minimum score of 78 points.

Further invitations went to entry level and semi-skilled workers targeted specifically at Healthcare Assistants under NOC 3413, with a minimum score of 63. The number of invitations was listed as ‘less than 5’ to protect the identity of those who were invited.

The final set of 9 targeted invitations went to skilled workers and international graduates under NOCs 3114 and 3213 for veterinarians and animal health technologists and veterinary technicians respectively, with a minimum score of 78.

Lastly, through the Entrepreneur Stream, less than 5 invitations were issued to Regional Pilot candidates scoring at least 117.

Source: https://immigrationconsultantsnearme.com/british-columbia-conducts-multi-stream-canada-immigration-draws-issues-more-than-200-invitations/

Ontario Express Entry Skilled Trades Draw: Province Issues 471 Canada Immigration NOIs

admin — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:27:43 +0000

Ontario has conducted a new draw through the Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream, issuing 471 Canada immigration Notifications of Interest in

The March 24 draw targeted candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System scores in the range of 350 to 600.

Candidates were required to have submitted Express Entry profiles into the federal pool within the 12 months preceding the draw date to qualify.

Ontario Express Entry: Skilled Trades Stream

The Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream targets skilled trades workers in the construction and agricultural sectors but could be expanded in the future.

To qualify applicants must have:

Pending application under the Federal Express Entry system;
At least 12 months of paid cumulative or continuous Ontario work experience with the last two years prior to your Notification of Interest in National Occupation Classification 633, or major groups 72, 73 or 82;
Proof of Ontario license or certification if your occupation so requires;
A valid work permit and be resident in Ontario at the time of application;
English or French-language level of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 5 or above in reading, writing, listening and speaking;
Proof of settlement fund to cover you and your dependents, with the minimum amount determined by official Low-Income Cut-Offs.

Source: https://immigrationconsultantsnearme.com/ontario-express-entry-skilled-trades-draw-province-issues-471-canada-immigration-nois/