Quebec Issues New Invitations in Recent Arrima Draw

On July 25, 2024, Quebec held a significant Arrima draw, issuing 1,560 invitations to apply for permanent residency through its Regular Skilled Worker Program (RSWP). The details of this draw were released by the Minister of Immigration, Francization, and Integration (MIFI) on August 1, 2024.

The draw was aimed at candidates with Arrima profiles as of July 22, 2024, at 6:25 a.m. To be eligible, applicants needed to meet specific requirements, including a high level of French language proficiency and a minimum score of 579 points.

This draw specifically targeted individuals in various skilled professions, such as:

• General practitioners and family physicians
• Civil, mechanical, electrical, and industrial engineers
• IT professionals, including software engineers and database analysts
• Healthcare workers, including registered nurses and practical nurses
• Educators, such as secondary and elementary school teachers
• Creative and technical roles, including graphic designers and audio technicians

Candidates who received an invitation must submit a full application within 45 days to proceed with their permanent residency request. Additionally, the draw also considered applicants with valid job offers outside the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal.

Recent Quebec Arrima Draws Overview

Quebec’s Arrima draws in 2024 have been varied, targeting different groups and professions. Here’s a summary of some of the draws this year:

• July 25, 2024: Issued 1,560 invitations with a minimum score of 579.
• June 27, 2024: Issued 1,528 invitations with a cut-off score of 581.
• June 20, 2024: Issued 1,470 invitations with a minimum score of 585.
• June 6, 2024: Issued 1,281 invitations with a score of 587.
• May 30, 2024: Issued 1,441 invitations with a cut-off score of 591.

Earlier draws this year also targeted specific professions and had varying score requirements. For instance, the April 11, 2024, draw focused on roles such as land surveyors and electricians, while the January 24, 2024, draw was aimed at IT and healthcare professionals.

Requirements for the Quebec Arrima Draw

To be considered for the Quebec Arrima draw, candidates needed:

• A valid Arrima profile with a high level of French language proficiency (level 7 or higher).
• A Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of at least 579.
• A valid job offer outside of the Montreal metropolitan area, if applicable.