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September 12, 2024
September 12, 2024

Quebec Arrima invites 1,417 candidates for PR in latest draw

Author By EUIC Admin Categories Provincial nomination

Dear future neighbour,

Quebec’s latest Arrima draw, held on September 5, 2024, invited 1,417 candidates to apply for permanent residency. These invitations were issued through the Regular Skilled Worker Program (RSWP), which focuses on bringing skilled individuals to the province.

The Arrima system is Quebec’s immigration platform, designed to simplify the selection process for qualified workers. This recent draw is part of the province’s ongoing efforts to address labor market demands by attracting skilled professionals for permanent residency.

The draw considered Arrima profiles valid as of September 3, 2024, with a minimum oral French proficiency of level 7 and a score of at least 575 points. Invitations also went to those with level 7 or higher French and a job offer outside the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal.

See below all Quebec Arrima draws of 2024

Date Number of Invitations Cut-off score Notes
September 5, 2024 1,417 575 General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency
August 29, 2024 1,550 584 General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency
August 8, 2024 1,415 574 General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency
August 1, 2024 1,490 580 General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency
July 25, 2024 1,560 579 Targeted draw for 27 occupations
June 27, 2024 1,528 581 General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency
June 20, 2024 1,470 585 General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency
June 6, 2024 1,281 587 General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency
May 30, 2024 1,441 591 General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency
May 23, 2024 1,350 593 General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency
April 25, 2024 1,415 598 General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency
April 11, 2024 1,036 536 and 606 Two targeted draws for 47 occupations
March 21, 2024 1,357 596 General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency
March 7, 2024 1,136 603 General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency
February 22, 2024 1,007 608 General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency
February 8, 2024 1,034 613 General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency
January 24, 2024 1,007 615 Targeted draw for 28 occupations for individuals with level 7 in oral French proficiency
Total 12,064

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August 2, 2024
August 2, 2024

Quebec invites 1,560 candidates for PR in latest Quebec Arrima draw

Author By EUIC Admin Categories Provincial nomination

Dear future neighbour,

On July 25, 2024, the latest Quebec Arrima draw issued 1,560 invitations for permanent residency applications. These invitations were extended under the Regular Skilled Worker Program (RSWP), aiming to attract skilled workers to the province.

The specifics of this Quebec Arrima draw were made public by the Minister of Immigration, Francization, and Integration (MIFI). This official announcement provided crucial information regarding the selection process and the number of invitations distributed.

The publication date of these details was August 1, 2024. By releasing this information, MIFI ensures transparency and keeps prospective applicants informed about the latest developments in the immigration process.

Arrima profiles that were valid as of July 22, 2024 were taken into consideration for this draw, provided they met the following criteria:

  • Level 7 oral proficiency (or higher) in French or its equivalent
  • A score equal to or greater than 579 points with occupation listed below:
  1. 0213 Computer and information systems managers
  2. 2131 Civil engineers
  3. 2132 Mechanical engineers
  4. 2133 Electrical and electronics engineers
  5. 2141 Industrial and manufacturing engineers
  6. 2147 Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
  7. 2171 Information systems analysts and consultants
  8. 2172 Database analysts and data administrators
  9. 2173 Software engineers and designers
  10. 2174 Computer programmers and interactive media developers
  11. 2175 Web designers and developers
  12. 2231 Civil engineering technologists and technicians
  13. 2232 Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians
  14. 2233 Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians
  15. 2241 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
  16. 2281 Computer network technicians
  17. 2282 User support technicians
  18. 2283 Information systems testing technicians
  19. 3012 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
  20. 3233 Licensed practical nurses
  21. 3413 Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
  22. 4031 Secondary school teachers
  23. 4032 Elementary school and kindergarten teachers
  24. 4214 Early childhood educators and assistants
  25. 5223 Graphics technicians
  26. 5225 Audio and video recording technicians
  27. 5241 Graphic designers and illustrators

Individuals with a valid job offer outside the territory of the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal were also addressed by these invitations.

See below all Quebec Arrima draws of 2024

Date Number of Invitations Cut-off score Notes
July 25, 2024 1,560 579 Targeted draw for 27 occupations.
June 27, 2024 1,528 581 General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency
June 20, 2024 1,470 585 General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency
June 6, 2024 1,281 587 General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency
May 30, 2024 1,441 591 General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency
May 23, 2024 1,350 593 General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency
April 25, 2024 1,415 598 General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency
April 11, 2024 1,036 536 and 606 Two targeted draws for 47 occupations
March 21, 2024 1,357 596 General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency
March 7, 2024 1,136 603 General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency
February 22, 2024 1,007 608 General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency
February 8, 2024 1,034 613 General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency
January 24, 2024 1,007 I’m Targeted draw for 28 occupations for individuals with level 7 in oral French proficiency
Total 12,064

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June 27, 2024
June 27, 2024

Quebec imposes limit on spousal sponsorship applications from June 26

Author By EUIC Admin Categories News

Dear future neighbour,

Quebec is now limiting the number of applications for spousal sponsorship and for children who are 18 years or older. This means only a certain number of these applications will be accepted.

There is also a limit on applications for sponsoring parents, grandparents, and other relatives. Quebec wants to control how many of these applications they receive.

However, there are some exceptions to these limits. Not all applications will be affected by the new rules.

Starting June 26, 2024, the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation, and de l’Intégration (MIFI) will accept only 13,000 applications for family sponsorship over two years, impacting families seeking to reunite in Quebec.

Below is the breakdown of the family sponsorship cap

Type of Application Capping Until June 25, 2026
Spouses, common-law spouses, and dependent children aged 18 and up 10,400
Fathers, mothers, grandfathers, grandmothers, or other eligible relatives 2,600

This cap does not apply to the following categories of people:

– A sponsor’s dependent minor child.
– Minor children the sponsor wants to adopt.
– An orphaned minor child related to the sponsor (brother, sister, nephew, niece, grandson, or granddaughter).
– A sponsor’s adult child who is dependent due to disability.

These individuals must not be married or in a common-law relationship.

Applications to add a sponsored person’s dependent child, spouse, or common-law partner, who is eligible under an undertaking application or awaiting permanent resident admission, are also exempt from the cap.

See below current processing time:

Spousal sponsorship applications for Quebec have been taking between 28 and 34 months, a duration that is significantly longer compared to the rest of Canada, where the process typically takes about 10 months.

Application Type Current Processing Time Change Since
May 1		 Change Since
April 23
Spouse or common-law partner living outside Canada (intention to live outside Quebec) 10 months -3 months -2 months
Spouse or common-law partner living outside Canada (intention to live in Quebec) 34 months No Change +6 months
Spouse or common-law partner living inside Canada (intention to live outside Quebec) 10 months -1 month +2 months
Spouse or common-law partner living inside Canada (intention to live in Quebec) 28 months +1 month +4 months
Parents or Grandparents PR (intention to live outside Quebec) 24 months +4 months -3 months
Parents or Grandparents PR (intention to live in Quebec) 48 months +15 months +11 months

The cap aims to ensure the number of family-class applications aligns with Quebec’s immigration targets for 2024 and 2025.

Require assistance with securing a visitor visa for Canada, seeking professional aid in submitting a study visa or work permit application, crafting an Expression of Interest, setting up an express entry or provincial nomination profile, preparing your application post receiving an invitation to apply, or simply reviewing your self-prepared application? Schedule a consultation or reach out via email at info@eseumohimmigration.com

June 18, 2024
June 18, 2024

Quebec invites 1,281 Candidates for PR in latest draw

Author By EUIC Admin Categories Provincial nomination

Dear future neighbour,

On June 6, 2024, Quebec’s Arrima system issued 1,281 invitations for candidates to apply for permanent residency under the Regular Skilled Worker Program. The Minister of Immigration, Francization, and Integration (MIFI) shared the details about this draw on Monday, June 17, 2024.

Arrima profiles valid as of June 3, 2024 were considered for this draw if they had Level 7 oral proficiency in French or a score of 587 or higher, and if they had a job offer outside the Montréal metropolitan area.

See below all Quebec Arrima draws of 2024

Date Number of Invitations Cut-off score Notes
June 6, 2024 1,281 587 General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency
May 30, 2024 1,441 591 General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency
May 23, 2024 1,350 593 General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency
April 25, 2024 1,415 598 General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency
April 11, 2024 1,036 536 and 606 Two targeted draws for 47 occupations
March 21, 2024 1,357 596 General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency
March 7, 2024 1,136 603 General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency
February 22, 2024 1,007 608 General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency
February 8, 2024 1,034 613 General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency
January 24, 2024 1,007 615 Targeted draw for 28 occupations for individuals with level 7 in oral French proficiency
Total 12,064

Quebec has established an economic immigration target of 31,950 individuals for the year 2024.

Do you need assistance with securing a visitor visa to Canada, professional aid in submitting a study visa, work permit or PGWP application, setting up an express entry or provincial nomination profile, preparing your application post receiving an invitation to apply, or simply reviewing your self-prepared application? Schedule a consultation or reach out via email at info@eseumohimmigration.com

 

June 7, 2024
June 7, 2024

Québec invites 1,441 Candidates for PR in latest Draw

Author By EUIC Admin Categories Provincial nomination

Dear future neighbour,

On May 30, 2024, Quebec’s Arrima system invited 1,441 people to apply for permanent residency under the Regular Skilled Worker Program. The details were announced on June 6, 2024, by the Minister of Immigration, Francization, and Integration, Christine Fréchette.

See below details of all Quebec Arrima Draws of 2024:

Date Number of Invitations Cut-off score Notes
May 30, 2024 1,441 591 General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency
May 23, 2024 1,350 593 General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency
April 25, 2024 1,415 598 General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency
April 11, 2024 1,036 536 and 606 Two targeted draws for 47 occupations
March 21, 2024 1,357 596 General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency
March 7, 2024 1,136 603 General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency
February 22, 2024 1,007 608 General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency
February 8, 2024 1,034 613 General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency
January 24, 2024 1,007 615 Targeted draw for 28 occupations for individuals with level 7 in oral French proficiency
Total 5,541

Profiles considered for this draw were valid as of May 27, 2024. The criteria for selection included having a level 7 or higher proficiency in French and a score of at least 591 points.

Invitations were also sent to those with a valid job offer outside the Montreal metropolitan area.

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May 21, 2024
May 21, 2024

India, China, Nigeria Tops List of Settled Permanent Residents in Canada

Author By EUIC Admin Categories News

Dear future neighbour,

Canada welcomed 121,620 new permanent residents in the first quarter of 2024.

See Below New PR Admissions in First Quarter of 2024 and Annual Immigration Levels Plan

Year First Quarter
New PRs		 Annual
Immigration
Targets
2024 121,620 485,000
2023 145,495 465,000
2022 113,805 431,645
2021 70,495 401,000
2020 69,140 341,000
2019 65,955 330,800
2018 80,005 310,000
2017 72,835 300,000
2016 86,235 300,000
2015 51,125 260,000 to 285,000

Additionally, 135,291 authorizations and visas were issued to permanent residents from January to March. During the same months in 2023, the number was 156,272.

See below first quarter comparison by province:

Year Q1 2024
New PRs		 Q1 2023
New PRs		 Percentage
Change
Canada 121,620 145,495 -16.41%
Ontario 52,720 60,860 -13.37%
British Columbia 17,745 24,495 -27.56%
Alberta 15,360 17,155 -10.46%
Quebec 13,355 16,065 -16.87%
Manitoba 5,680 8,855 -35.85%
Saskatchewan 5,610 7,395 -24.13%
New Brunswick 3,995 2,940 +35.88%
Nova Scotia 3,995 3,935 +1.52%
Newfoundland and Labrador 1,405 2,045 -31.30%
Prince Edward Island 1,330 1,275 +4.31%
Yukon 295 345 -14.49%
Northwest Territories 115 125 -8%
Nunavut 10 10 unchanged

 

See below the number of new PRs admitted from top 10 source countries:

Country Q1 2024 New PRs
India 37,880
China 8,135
Phillipines 7,990
Afghanistan 5,025
Nigeria 4,690
Cameroon 3,725
Iran 3,570
Pakistan 2,630
United States 2,480
Eritrea 2,360

Indians made up 31% of new permanent resident entrants, followed by individuals from China, the Philippines, Afghanistan, and Nigeria as the top five groups.

A total of 36,635 new permanent residents have been admitted under the Express Entry system, the largest federal economic immigration category. This represents a 6% increase compared to the first quarter of 2023, when 34,555 permanent residents were admitted.

Require assistance with securing a visitor visa for Canada, seeking professional aid in submitting a study visa or work permit application, crafting an Expression of Interest, setting up an express entry or provincial nomination profile, preparing your application post receiving an invitation to apply, or simply reviewing your self-prepared application? Schedule a consultation or reach out via email at info@eseumohimmigration.com

 

 

 

 

May 5, 2024
May 5, 2024

Quebec, Alberta and Prince Edward Island send invitations for PR in latest Draws

Author By EUIC Admin Categories Provincial nomination

Dear future neighbour,

On Friday, May 3, 2024, the Minister of Immigration, Francization, and Integration (MIFI) announced the latest Quebec Arrima draw which was released April 25,2024. A total of 1,415 candidates were invited for permanent residency under the Regular Skilled Worker Program (RSWP).

Arrima profiles as of April 22, 2024 that met the requirements below were considered for this draw;

  • Level 7 oral proficiency (or higher) in French or its equivalent
  • A score equal to or greater than 598 points.

Individuals who have received a valid job offer outside the territory of the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal were also invited in this round.

See below all Quebec Arrima Draws of 2024

Date Number of Invitations Cut-off score Notes
April 11, 2024 1,036 536 and 606 Two targeted draws for 47 occupations
March 21, 2024 1,357 596 General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency
March 7, 2024 1,136 603 General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency
February 22, 2024 1,007 608 General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency
February 8, 2024 1,034 613 General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency
January 24, 2024 1,007 615 Targeted draw for 28 occupations for individuals with level 7 in oral French proficiency
Total 5,541

Alberta Provincial Nomination

The Albert Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) announced the results of a draw conducted on April 17, 2024 were 49 candidates were invited for permanent residency.

Individuals who possess Express Entry profiles and have achieved a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 302 or higher, while also fulfilling the requirements for the specialized Healthcare Pathway and holding a job offer in Alberta, have been extended invitations.

See below occupations eligible for Alberta Dedicated Healthcare Pathway

  • Physicians – College of Physicians and Surgeon of Alberta (CPSA)
  • Registered Nurses (RNs) – College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) – College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA)
  • Nurse Practitioners (NPs) – College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA)
  • Physician Assistants – College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA)
  • Occupational Therapist – Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT)
  • Physiotherapist – College of Physiotherapist of Alberta (CPA)
  • Clinical Social Worker – Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW)
  • Psychologist – College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP)

Prince Edward Island Provincial Nomination

Six invitations were issued by the PEI Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) on May 2 to candidates employed in two sectors: healthcare and construction.

Need help obtaining a visitor visa to visit Canada, or professional help putting in a study visa application, work permit application, Expression of Interest, creating an express entry or provincial nomination profile, preparing your application after receiving an invitation to apply or even just reviewing an application you prepared yourself? Book a consultation or send us an email on info@eseumohimmigration.com

 

April 8, 2024
April 8, 2024

IRCC announces Study Permit Allocation for all Provinces

Author By EUIC Admin Categories News, Study Visa

Dear future neighbour,

The Immigration Minister, Marc Miller announced the allocation of study permit for all provinces. IRCC made an announcement on the 22nd of January, 2024 that there will be a cap on the the number of international students that will be let into Canada in the year, 2024. To achieve this, all provinces will be given an allocation on the total number of study permits that will be approved, this allocation will be based on the population of the province.

IRCC adjusted allocations for provinces that would receive a lower allocation of study permits to lessen any negative impact.

Provinces that were poised to receive more international students in 2024 than in 2023 had their allocations capped at 10% of their population.

IRCC also topped up the allocations for provinces with an approval rate lower than 60% believing that it will help these provinces reach their expected number of approved study permits.

See below study permit allocation according to province

IRCC does not have the authority to cap the number of approved study permits but the department can cap the number of study permit applications that are processed.

However, basing the cap for study permits on a national approval rate of 60%, IRCC says that the estimated cap of study permits issued is derived from the number of study permit applications it will process. In this situation, the department hopes to process 606,000 applications.

Need help putting in a study visa application, work permit application, Expression of Interest, creating an express entry or provincial nomination profile, preparing your application after receiving an invitation to apply or even just reviewing an application you prepared yourself? Book a consultation or send us an email on info@eseumohimmigration.com

 

 

March 5, 2024
March 5, 2024

Everything you should know about getting a Provincial Attestation Letter from Quebec

Author By EUIC Admin Categories Study Visa

Dear future neighbour,

On February 13, 2024, the Canadian province of Quebec started issuing an updated letter attesting to the issuance of the Quebec acceptance certificate for studies. This letter enables candidates to apply for a study permit in accordance to the Federal government’s instructions which were released on January 22, 2024.

At this point, you don’t need to do anything further to get this letter from the province. If, however, you need an updated letter of attestation to submit your application for a study permit with the federal government. See below steps to take:

-Complete the form you will find on their website using the link below:

https://immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/mail.php

-Then select the subject “CAQ-Updated Letter of Attestation” in the menu for the form and make sure to indicate the email address you used when you created your arrima account.

-In your message, you must indicate that you would like to receive an updated Letter of Attestation to submit your application for study permit and provide your file number. This is indicated in the right corner of the letter that you initially received.

-A new letter of attestation will be placed in your file within 10 working days

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