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Quebec Skilled Worker (Arrima) — Quebec selection certificate
Quebec selection (different framework from PNP). Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) → federal PR. French + Arrima Expression of Interest.
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Quebec runs its own immigration selection system outside the federal Express Entry / PNP framework. The Quebec Skilled Worker (PRTQ in French, QSW in English) program uses the Arrima Expression of Interest pool.
Successful Quebec selection results in a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ). The applicant then applies to federal IRCC for permanent residence with the CSQ; federal admissibility check (criminal, medical, security) is separate.
Heavy weight on FRENCH proficiency — Quebec immigration policy mandates French integration. English proficiency provides minor secondary value.
Draft a Quebec Arrima strategy for [CLIENT_NAME].
§1 — QUEBEC PROGRAM OVERVIEW (120-150 words)
QSW (Programme régulier des travailleurs qualifiés) — main path:
• Arrima Expression of Interest (EOI) pool
• Quebec issues invitations to apply for CSQ to top-scoring profiles
• Selection criteria: French (mandatory), education, work experience, age, area-of-training, employment validation, spouse / partner factors, children, ties to Quebec
PEQ (Programme de l'expérience québécoise) — separate fast-track:
• For graduates of recognized Quebec post-secondary institutions OR foreign workers with 2 years Quebec work experience
• Faster CSQ processing
• Higher French language threshold (B2 oral)
Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) → federal PR:
• Quebec selects (CSQ)
• Federal IRCC processes admissibility (background, medical, security)
• Processing time: ~12-18 months federal stage; Quebec stage 6-12 months
§2 — FRENCH LANGUAGE — THE LOAD-BEARING REQUIREMENT (150-180 words)
Quebec immigration in 2024-2026 heavily weights French. Required level:
• Oral comprehension: B2 (TEF Canada) / B2 (TCF Canada)
• Oral production (speaking): B2
• Written comprehension (reading): B1 minimum (B2 preferred)
• Written production (writing): B1 minimum (B2 preferred)
For [FRENCH_TEST]: assess gap to B2 thresholds.
Indian applicants without prior French exposure face the steepest hurdle here. Plan:
• Alliance Française programs in India (B1 → B2 = ~9-15 months intensive)
• Online programs (Lingoda, Polyglot Coach)
• French-immersion sessions in Quebec (after work permit, if applicable)
• Verify CIQ-recognized test (TEF Canada or TCF Canada — TEF Canada most common)
§3 — ARRIMA POINTS GRID (180-220 words)
Quebec uses a points grid for Arrima Expression of Interest selection. Maximum points vary by category. Key factors:
A. Area of training (max 12-16):
Specific Quebec MIFI list of priority areas:
- Engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical, computer)
- Computer science / IT
- Healthcare (nursing, medicine, physiotherapy)
- Education (early childhood, special needs)
- Agriculture / forestry
- Trades (electricians, plumbers, welders, machinists)
- French / French-language teaching
For [EDUCATION]: identify if it falls in a priority area.
B. Validated employment offer (max 10-14):
• Job offer from a Quebec employer
• Offer "validated" by MIFI (Quebec immigration ministry)
• In a priority occupation OR with employer in regional Quebec (outside Montreal)
C. Age (max 16):
18-35: 16
36-43: ...sliding scale...
44+: 0
D. Education (max 12-14):
Doctorate: 14
Master's: 12
Bachelor's (3 yr+ Canadian equivalent): 10
Two-year post-secondary: 6
Less: 0-4
E. Work experience (max 8):
5+ years: 8
3-4 years: 6
1-2 years: 4
Less: 0
F. French proficiency (max 20):
Oral B2 + writing B1+: 16-18
Oral B2 + writing B2+: 20
Lower scores: proportional
G. English (max 6):
CLB 9+: 6
CLB 7-8: 4
H. Spouse factors (max 17 collectively):
Spouse French, spouse education, spouse age, accompanying children's age.
I. Quebec ties (max 5):
Stay in Quebec for ≥3 months in last 5 years, family ties.
J. Settlement funds (mandatory threshold).
§4 — APPLICATION STAGES (120-150 words)
Stage 1 — Arrima Expression of Interest:
• Create Arrima profile online
• Submit EOI with self-scored points
• Wait for invitation (Quebec issues monthly draws)
Stage 2 — Invitation to apply for CSQ (60 days):
• Submit CSQ application
• Fee: CAD 905 (principal applicant), CAD 194 spouse, CAD 194 per child
• Supporting documents
Stage 3 — CSQ issuance:
Quebec issues Certificat de Sélection du Québec (CSQ)
Stage 4 — Federal PR application:
• Apply to IRCC with CSQ
• Federal fee: CAD 1,365 (principal), CAD 1,365 (spouse), CAD 230 (child)
• Federal admissibility (criminal, medical, security)
• Federal processing: ~12 months
§5 — DOCUMENTS (80-100 words)
□ Passport
□ French test (TEF/TCF) results
□ English test (optional, for English points)
□ Education credentials + Comparative Evaluation for Studies done Outside Quebec (Évaluation comparative des études)
□ Work experience proof
□ Settlement plan (Quebec)
□ Settlement funds proof
□ Criminal record (will need for federal stage)
□ Photos
End with: "DRAFT QUEBEC ARRIMA STRATEGY — for RCIC + Quebec-licensed consultant review. French B2 is the load-bearing requirement; budget 9-15 months of structured French study for non-French-speaking Indian applicants. Quebec policy updates frequently — verify against quebec.ca/en/immigration."Unlock the vault to see the full prompt