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Quebec Immigration Latest Arrima Draw Invited 1,187 Candidates
In a recent development on December 7, 2023, Quebec Immigration held a pivotal Arrima draw, extending invitations to 1,187 candidates with a CRS score of 604 points or higher. These routine invitation rounds are integral to the province’s sustained efforts to attract skilled and qualified individuals.
This selection strategy is a testament to Quebec’s meticulous immigration management, prioritizing candidates with elevated levels of education, language proficiency, and professional skills. By establishing a minimum score threshold of 604 points, Quebec Immigration strives to cherry-pick applicants who embody the essential attributes for seamless integration into the local workforce and society.
Latest Arrima Draw – December 7, 2023
In the latest Arrima draw invitation round, Quebec issued 1,187 invitations to candidates scoring 604 or higher. Here’s a snapshot of the draw results:
- Date of the draw: December 7, 2023
- Number of invitations: 1,187
- Minimum Score range: 604
- Extraction from Arrima Bank: December 4, 2023, at 6:30 a.m.
Key Draw Criteria
The ITAs were directed to individuals meeting specific criteria:
- Possession of level 7 oral proficiency (or higher) in French as per the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent.
- Attainment of a score equal to or greater than 604.
- Additionally, ITAs were extended to candidates holding a valid employment offer outside the territory of the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal.
Quebec Immigration 2024
The decision to conduct Quebec immigration draws aligns seamlessly with its commitment to fostering a diverse and dynamic community while addressing the evolving demands of the labor market. As the province strives for economic growth and innovation, attracting individuals with competitive profiles becomes pivotal. Recently, Quebec introduced a streamlined process of hiring foreign workers, offering a game-changing advantage for employers seeking foreign talent. Certain occupations in the province enjoy exemptions from traditional advertising requirements, allowing a faster recruitment process. Unlike the typical Canadian hiring procedure, Quebec-based employers are relieved from proving attempts to hire locally first. Still requiring an LMIA, Quebec’s facilitated work permit process balances between easing hiring and upholding regulatory standards. Until December 31st, 2024, the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) Quebec Pilot Project grants exemptions for specific occupations, presenting a time-sensitive advantage for swift recruitment.
