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Quebec, one of the most unique provinces of Canada has come up with a new Expression of an Interest-based system for effective management of the Quebec Skilled Worker Program. The new Expression of Interest System was launched on the 2nd of August and has brought major changes to the Quebec Government’s selection process.
The new Expression of Interest System has replaced the old Mon-Project Quebec system and the first come first serve system is no more in existence. An applicant willing to immigrate to Quebec under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program should have to follow the below-mentioned procedures:
- The applicant should initially submit a profile in the EOI pool expressing his/her interest to settle in the province of Quebec.
- If his/her profile has been chosen based on certain eligibility factors, the applicant will receive an Invitation to Apply for the Quebec Skilled Worker Program.
- On receiving an Invitation to Apply, he/she should apply for Quebec Selection Certificate to the MIDI.
- Once the selection certificate has been received, the applicant should submit to IRCC for permanent residence.
Eligibility Factors for the Quebec Skilled Worker Program: –
The applicant applying for the Quebec Skilled Worker Program will be assessed based on the following mentioned factors:
- The Applicant’s Education
- Area of Training
- Applicant’s Work Experience
- Language Proficiency
- Applicant’s Age
- A Valid Job Offer
- Stay & Family in Quebec
- Spouse/Common-law Partner
- Accompanying Children
- Financial Self-Sufficiency Factor
Quebec’s Arrima Portal:
The Quebec’s Arrima Portal is an online portal that was introduced on the 18th of September to manage the applications of the Quebec Skilled Worker Program. The applicant will submit his/her profile in the Arrima Portal where thousands of other individuals would have submitted their Expression of Interest. Once a profile has been created in the Arrima Portal, the profile will be having a 12-month validity period and the applicant change his/her information or update with new information during the validity period.
The Quebec’s new Expression of Interest System proves to be an effective way to manage the skilled labour shortages in the province. Check your eligibility to immigrate to Quebec under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program by getting in touch with us!
