The Quebec Ministry of Immigration, Francization, and Integration (MIFI) conducted a new Arrima draw on April 25, 2024. This round issued 1,415 invitations for permanent residency under the Regular Skilled Worker Program (RSWP).
Key Details of the Draw:
- Eligibility Criteria:
- French proficiency level 7 or higher
- Score of 598 or above
- Valid job offer outside the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal
Table: Arrima Draws 2024
| Date | Number of Invitations | Cut-off Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 25, 2024 | 1,415 | 598 | Level 7 French, job offer outside Montréal |
| April 11, 2024 | 1,036 | 536 & 606 | Two targeted draws for 47 occupations |
| March 21, 2024 | 1,357 | 596 | General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency |
| March 7, 2024 | 1,136 | 603 | General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency |
| February 22, 2024 | 1,007 | 608 | General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency |
| February 8, 2024 | 1,034 | 613 | General draw with level 7 oral French proficiency |
| January 24, 2024 | 1,007 | 615 | Targeted draw for 28 occupations |
Occupations Targeted in April 11 Draw
Occupations with 536 or above score:
- Land surveyors (2154)
- Electronic service technicians (2242)
- Sheet metal workers (7233)
- Boilermakers (7234)
- Ironworkers (7236)
- Welders (7237)
- Electricians (7241)
- Carpenters (7271)
- Bricklayers (7281)
- Concrete finishers (7282)
- Roofers (7291)
- Painters (7294)
- Floor covering installers (7295)
- Construction millwrights (7311)
- Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (7312)
- Refrigeration mechanics (7313)
- Elevator constructors (7318)
- Crane operators (7371)
- Drillers and blasters (7372)
- Heavy equipment operators (7521)
- Construction helpers (7611)
Occupations with 606 or above score:
- Computer and information systems managers (0213)
- Civil engineers (2131)
- Mechanical engineers (2132)
- Electrical engineers (2133)
- Industrial engineers (2141)
- Computer engineers (2147)
- Information systems analysts (2171)
- Database analysts (2172)
- Software engineers (2173)
- Programmers (2174)
- Web designers (2175)
- Civil engineering technologists (2231)
- Mechanical engineering technologists (2232)
- Industrial engineering technologists (2233)
- Electrical engineering technologists (2241)
- Computer network technicians (2281)
- User support technicians (2282)
- Information systems testers (2283)
- Registered nurses (3012)
- Licensed practical nurses (3233)
- Nurse aides (3413)
- Secondary school teachers (4031)
- Elementary school teachers (4032)
- Early childhood educators (4214)
- Audio and video technicians (5225)
- Graphic designers (5241)
Conclusion
The Quebec Arrima draw system continues to target skilled workers to meet the province’s labor market needs, particularly in sectors requiring high levels of French proficiency and specific technical skills.
