Quebec Arrima Draw Issues 619 New Invitations For PR

Last Updated On 4 April 2023, 3:18 PM EDT (Toronto Time)

On March 30, 2023, the Quebec Arrima draw sent 619 invitations to apply for permanent residency (PR) via the Regular Skilled Worker Program (RSWP).

For this round of invitation, valid profiles in the Quebec Arrima bank as of March 27, 2023 till 6:30 a.m. were evaluated.

This new Quebec Arrima draw was the exact clone of previous round of invitations sent on March 16, 2023.

Both the draws had same number of invitations and cutoff score with almost similar invited NOCs/occupations.

Arrima profiles with a score of 578 or higher in the 26 occupations mentioned below were invited.

1. 2282 User support technicians
2. 2171 Information systems analysts and consultants
3. 2281 Computer network technicians
4. 2174 Computer programmers and interactive media developers
5. 2147 Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
6. 2241 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
7. 5241 Graphic designers and illustrators
8. 2173 Software engineers and designers
9. 2175 Web designers and developers
10. 0213 Computer and information systems managers
11. 2172 Database analysts and data administrators
12. 5223 Graphic arts technicians
13. 4031 Secondary school teachers
14. 4032 Elementary school and kindergarten teachers
15. 2141 Industrial and manufacturing engineers
16. 2132 Mechanical engineers
17. 2131 Civil engineers
18. 2231 Civil engineering technologists and technicians
19. 2133 Electrical and electronics engineers
20. 2232 Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians
21. 2233 Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians
22. 2143 Mining engineers
23. 3012 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
24. 3233 Licensed practical nurses
25. 3413 Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
26. 4214 Early childhood educators and assistants

Arrima profiles having a valid job offer outside of the Montreal Metropolitan Community were also considered for this draw.

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Quebec Arrima Draw 2023 Sumary

This year, 4,277 invitations to apply (ITAs) have been granted in 5 Arrima rounds of invitations.

Date	Number of Invitations	Cut off score	Notes
March 30, 2023	619	578	Targeted at 26 occupations
March 16, 2023	619	578	Targeted at 28 occupations
March 2, 2023	1,017	589	General Draw
February 16, 2023	1,011	583	Targeted at 26 occupations
February 9, 2023	1,011	619	General draw

What is Arrima system

Quebec uses Arrima, a free electronic system, to manage skilled worker applications. It functions in the same way as the federal Express Entry system.

But, Quebec’s score structure differs from Express Entry’s.

Candidates can develop and submit profiles to be considered for Regular Skilled Worker Program (QSWP or RSWP) drawings.

Once you have completed your profile in Arrima bank or pool online, it is valid for one year.

Candidates must submit their papers on the online portal after obtaining an invitation in a Quebec Arrima Draw.

A Certificat de sélection (CSQ) is then awarded. Candidates can then apply to IRCC (Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada) for permanent residency using this CSQ.

Click here to calculate your Quebec scores.

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