Quebec Updates List Of Occupations Qualifying For Facilitated LMIA Process

Quebec Updates List Of Occupations Qualifying For Facilitated LMIA Process
2020-02-26 – Quebec has updated the list of occupations that qualify for its facilitated Labour Market Impact Assessment process through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. The new list applies as of February 24, 2020, although the Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration (MIFI) has put in place a one-month transition period. During the transition, candidates
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Quebec Releases Details of First 2020 Expression of Interest Draw

Quebec Releases Details of First 2020 Expression of Interest Draw
Quebec immigration has released details of the first 2020 draw to take place through the Arrima Expression of Interest system. In a January 16 draw, 23 Quebec immigration invitations were issued. The candidates invited met the following criteria: Their application to the Quebec Skilled Worker Program under the old system was terminated as part of
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What To Expect From Quebec’s Arrima Expression Of Interest System During 2020

What To Expect From Quebec’s Arrima Expression Of Interest System During 2020
2020-02-07 – Quebec’s immigration ministry issued more than 2,000 invitations in the first nine draws through the Arrima Expression of Interest system in 2019. Invitations started in July 2019, nearly a full year after the system opened for candidates to register profiles in the Expression of Interest bank. In the intervening period, the governing Coalition
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Quebec Releases Details Of New Expression Of Interest Draws, With 305 Invites Issued

Quebec Releases Details Of New Expression Of Interest Draws, With 305 Invites Issued
2020-01-08 – Quebec’s immigration ministry (MIFI) has released details of the two most recent draws to take place through the Arrima Expression of Interest system. Draws that took place on December 12 and 17 saw a total of 305 Quebec immigration invitations issued. In the December 12 draw, 85 invites were issued to candidates who
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Quebec Publishes New Guidance On Values Test Starting January 1

Quebec Publishes New Guidance On Values Test Starting January 1
2019-12-31 – Quebec’s immigration department has released guidance on the new Quebec values test, introduced on January 1, 2020 for all candidates. From January 1, all candidates and accompanying family members must obtain a Quebec values certificate as part of their Quebec immigration application. They can do this by either passing an online test or
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Quebec Manufacturing Industry Facing Chronic Shortage Of Nearly 20,000 Jobs – Audio

Quebec Manufacturing Industry Facing Chronic Shortage Of Nearly 20,000 Jobs
2019-12-13 – A chronic manufacturing labour shortage in Quebec means nearly 20,000 jobs are currently available, according to industry representatives. The Manufacturiers et exportateurs du Quebec (MEQ) has written an open letter to both the provincial and federal governments urging an immigration increase to help cope with the shortage. Listen to our Podcast “There are
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Quebec Increases Number Of Top-Scoring Qualifications In New Areas Of Training List

Quebec Increases Number Of Top-Scoring Qualifications In New Areas Of Training List
2019-11-27 – Quebec has significantly increased the number of top-scoring foreign qualifications in its new Areas of Training list for the Quebec Skilled Worker Program. The new list, effective November 1, 2019, includes 19 foreign qualifications for which Quebec immigration candidates score the maximum 12 points on the QSWP selection grid. Previously only 7 foreign
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Quebec Invites 162 Candidates In October Arrima Expression of Interest Draws

Quebec Invites 172 Candidates In October Arrima Expression of Interest Draws
2019-11-23 – Quebec’s immigration ministry (MIFI) issued invitations to apply to 162 candidates in the most recent draws through the Arrima Expression of Interest system. Draws that took place on October 23 and October 29 saw 89 and 73 invitations Quebec immigration issued respectively. In the October 23 draw, invites were issued to candidates who
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Quebec Restores Pre-November 1 Criteria For Quebec Experience Program (PEQ)

Quebec Restores Pre-November 1 Criteria For Quebec Experience Program (PEQ)
2019-11-15 – Quebec’s immigration ministry has announced the restoration of the pre-November 1 requirements for the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ). As of November 14, candidates applying to the PEQ will be assessed based on the criteria that existed before the November 1 changes were announced by Immigration Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette. Jolin-Barrette has since suspended the
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Quebec Suspends Changes Made To Quebec Experience Program (PEQ)

Quebec Suspends Changes Made To Quebec Experience Program (PEQ)
2019-11-11 – The Quebec provincial government has moved to suspend the changes made to the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) following outcry from a number of stakeholders. Immigration Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette announced on Facebook that the November 1 changes would be temporarily suspended to allow for revisions to the lists for in-demand jobs and areas of
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