Updates on Latest Quebec Arrima Draw
Published Date: 21st December 2021
In the latest Arrima nomination round invitations were issued to 326 candidates who submitted Expression of Interest in the Arrima Pool.

Quebec held its latest round of invitations by conducting the draw on 9th December. The invitations were issued by the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) for candidates to apply for the Quebec Regular Skilled Worker Program (QSWP).
Invitations were issued to 326 candidates who submitted Expression of Interest in the Arrima Pool. Other than inviting candidates who already had profile in the Arrima Pool this latest draw also considered candidates who had a valid job offer outside the Montréal Metropolitan area and those who reside in Quebec as a diplomat, consular official, United Nations representative or representative of any intergovernmental organization operating in the province.
What is Quebec Regular Skilled Worker Program?
This program is specifically designed for candidates who wish to establish themselves permanently in the province. International graduates and skilled workers make up a huge part of this program.
Criteria of Selection
- Must have training and professional skills
- Language Proficiency
- Age
- Characteristics of Spouse
- Presence of Children
Processing time for applications under this program is usually 6 months starting the day when you successfully submit your application, documentation and pay the fee.
Application Fee
Principal applicant |
$822 |
Spouse or common-law partner |
$176 |
Each dependent child |
$176 |
29 Target Occupations for this Draw
NOC Code |
Job Title |
NOC 0213 |
Computer and information systems managers |
NOC 2131 |
Civil engineers |
NOC 2132 |
Mechanical engineers |
NOC 2133 |
Electrical and electronics engineers |
NOC 2141 |
Industrial and manufacturing engineers |
NOC 2143 |
Mining engineers |
NOC 2147 |
Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) |
NOC 2171 |
Information systems analysts and consultants |
NOC 2172 |
Database analysts and data administrators |
NOC 2173 |
Software engineers and designers |
NOC 2174 |
Computer programmers and interactive media developers |
NOC 2175 |
Web designers and developers |
NOC 2231 |
Civil engineering technologists and technicians |
NOC 2232 |
Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians |
NOC 2233 |
Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians |
NOC 2241 |
Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians |
NOC 2281 |
Computer network technicians |
NOC 2282 |
User support technicians |
NOC 2283 |
Information systems testing technicians |
NOC 3012 |
Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses |
NOC 3233 |
Licensed practical nurses |
NOC 3413 |
Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates |
NOC 4031 |
Secondary school teachers |
NOC 4032 |
Elementary school and kindergarten teachers |
NOC 4214 |
Early childhood educators and assistants |
NOC 5131 |
Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations |
NOC 5223 |
Graphic arts technicians |
NOC 5241 |
Graphic designers and illustrators |
NOC 6221 |
Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade |
After fulfilling all the requirements of application you have to wait to receive a Quebec Selection Certificate or Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ) which you can use later to apply for permanent residence to Canadian Federal Government.