{"id":182643,"date":"2018-09-23T04:01:49","date_gmt":"2018-09-23T08:01:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=182643"},"modified":"2018-09-23T04:01:49","modified_gmt":"2018-09-23T08:01:49","slug":"quebec-skilled-worker-programs-arrima-portal-now-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2018\/09\/23\/quebec-skilled-worker-programs-arrima-portal-now-open\/","title":{"rendered":"Quebec Skilled Worker Program\u2019s Arrima portal is now open"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Government of Quebec switched to an\u00a0Expression of Interest (EOI) system\u00a0for the QSWP in August. (Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The new online portal for the Quebec Skilled Worker Program, known as Arrima, is now in service.<\/span><\/p>\n

Effective today, candidates who are interested in obtaining Canadian permanent residence through the\u00a0Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP)<\/a>\u00a0can express their interest to the Government of Quebec by creating a profile using\u00a0Arrima<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Government of Quebec switched to an\u00a0Expression of Interest (EOI) system<\/a>\u00a0for the QSWP in August. The EOI system requires all interested candidates to create a profile and provide the requested information on their education, area of training, proficiency in French and other languages and work experience, among other details.<\/p>\n

Quebec\u2019s Immigration Ministry, MIDI, says it will issue invitations to \u201cthose who meet certain criteria, focusing mainly on labour market needs in the different regions of Quebec.\u201d<\/p>\n

Anyone issued an invitation will then be able to apply to the Government of Quebec for a Quebec Selection Certificate (Certificat de s\u00e9l\u00e9ction du Qu\u00e9bec, or CSQ).<\/p>\n

Once a\u00a0Quebec Selection Certificate<\/a>\u00a0is awarded, individuals can submit a complete Canadian permanent residence application to Canada\u2019s federal government.<\/p>\n

Eligibility<\/h3>\n

Unlike the QSWP\u2019s previous first-come, first-served model, there is no cap on the number of candidates who can enter the QSWP bank.<\/p>\n

In order to submit a profile, the only requirement is to be at least 18 years of age.<\/p>\n

However, in order to be eligible for selection, candidates will have to meet passing scores for employability and selection factors in accordance with the\u00a0QSWP points grid<\/a>.<\/p>\n

MIDI has provided\u00a0only limited information<\/a>\u00a0on how individuals will be ranked in the QSWP bank of candidates. It has indicated there will be a ranking system, but it is not known if it will be similar to the federal\u00a0Express Entry system<\/a>\u2018s\u00a0Comprehensive Ranking System<\/a>, or\u00a0CRS.<\/p>\n

How Arrima works<\/h3>\n

Users enter a virtual waiting room, where they wait until notified of their turn to access the portal.<\/p>\n

Once access is granted, users will have 90 minutes in the portal. MIDI recommends saving frequently in order to avoid losing the information submitted up to that point in the event one\u2019s 90-minute session expires.<\/p>\n

Registrants have 30 days to complete their profile, which will remain valid for one year.<\/p>\n

Candidates in the EOI pool can update their profile with new information or to revise the information provided at any time during the 12-month validity period.<\/p>\n

Those invited by Quebec to apply for a Quebec Selection Certificate have 90 days to submit a complete application.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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