512 invitations issued by the Quebec province in its first Arrima draw held on January 13, 2022. The invitations were issued to skilled workers to apply for permanent selection under the Quebec Regular Skilled Worker Program (QSWP).
Candidates receiving invitations had their profiles existing in the Arrima pool and also needed a minimum score of 602 points. Invited candidates also had their occupation falling under the 21 targeted occupations. All these are listed below with their NOC:
- NOC 0213 – Computer and information systems managers
- NOC 2147 – Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
- NOC 2171 – Information systems analysts and consultants
- NOC 2172 Database analysts and data administrators
- NOC 2173 – Software engineers and designers
- NOC 2174 – Computer programmers and interactive media developers
- NOC 2175 – Web designers and developers
- NOC 2241 – Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
- NOC 2281 – Computer network technicians
- NOC 2282 – User support technicians
- NOC 2283 – Information systems testing technicians
- NOC 3012 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
- NOC 3233 – Licensed practical nurses
- NOC 3413 – Nurse Aides, orderlies and patient service associates
- NOC 4031 – Secondary school teachers
- NOC 4032 – Elementary school and kindergarten teachers
- NOC 4214 – Early childhood educators and assistants
- NOC 5131 – Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations
- NOC 5223 – Graphic arts technicians
- NOC 5241 – Graphic designers and illustrators
- NOC 6221 – Technical sales specialists in wholesale trade
About Quebec Regular Skilled Worker Program
This program is meant for the international graduates and skilled workers who want to settle themselves economically in the province. The candidates must be willing to permanently reside in the Quebec province to work.
Through this program, skilled workers are issued invitations to apply for permanent selection. Upon selection, candidates need to submit their application with the processing fees within duration of 60 days. Applications are processed within six months and successful candidates receive a Quebec Selection Certificate. This document further helps the candidates to obtain permanent residence through the federal government programs. Candidates those who want to reside in the Quebec province are assessed on a different basis than those who want to reside somewhere else in the country.
On October 2021, Quebec province declared its immigration plans for 2022. According to it, the province plans to welcome approximately 49,500 to 52, 500 immigrants this year. Primarily, all the immigrants are expected to enter the province via economic immigration programs such as Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) and the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ).
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