Quebec latest draw invites 1,470 candidates to apply for PR

Surya Rathee
[Published 28 Jun, 2024 | 04:08 AM]
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Quebec’s Minister of Immigration, Francization and Integration has conducted its second draw of the month. At the beginning of June, the department welcomed 1,281 candidates to apply for permanent residence.

The Quebec latest draw was held on June 20, 2024. A total of 1,470 candidates from Quebec’s Regular Skilled Worker Program (RSWP) were invited to apply for permanent residence. Invited candidates required a minimum score of 585 to be eligible for an invitation.

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The invitations were addressed to the candidates meeting the following criteria:

• They had a level 7 oral proficiency (or higher) in French according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent.
• They had a score equal to or greater than 585 points.

They were also addressed to candidates meeting the following criteria:

• They had a level 7 oral proficiency (or higher) in French according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent.
• They had a valid job offer outside the territory of the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal.

If you are invited in this draw, you will receive a communication in your Arrima message centre along with the information needed to access the form and submit a permanent residence application.

Minimum score continues to drop in recent draws

A total of 11 Quebec RSWP draws have been conducted so far in 2024. The minimum score required to be eligible in the most recent Quebec RSWP draws has continued to drop.

In 2023, Quebec conducted 16 RSWP draws and invited a total of 17,408 candidates to apply for permanent residence. This Quebec latest draw is a continuation of the province issuing high invites with low scores.

Who is eligible for Quebec RSWP draws?

Quebec’s Regular Skilled Worker Program (RSWP) is designed for those skilled workers who wish to immigrate to Quebec permanently. To be eligible, you must first declare your interest in immigrating to Quebec to work. If your profile matches the criteria needed in Quebec, you will be invited to apply for permanent residence.

To be among the selected candidates in a Quebec RSWP draw, you must have training and professional skills that will facilitate your job integration in Quebec. Other factors in the Quebec RSWP points grid are also considered. Points are assigned based on factors including:

• Age
• Language Proficiency
• Education
• Work Experience
• Valid Job Offer
• Connection to Quebec
• Accompanying Spouse/Children

Candidates who have the highest scores in the Quebec points calculator are selected in the subsequent Quebec draw. 80% of applications under the Quebec Arrima are processed within 8 to 12 months.

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Source: quebec.ca