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Quebec Immigration Through Arrima Portal

In September 2018, the Quebec Skilled Worker program application process was changed formally into an ‘expression of interest’ system. Instead of sending a full application and aim at being under the quota of applications on a first come first served basis, applicants are now able to create a profile on […]


Changes to Quebec Programs March 2018

On March 28 2018, the Quebec Ministry of Immigration (MIDI) published changes to its immigration programs, notably the PEQ (Programme d’expérience québécoise) and Quebec Skilled Worker program. These changes are to be implemented at a later date. Changes to the PEQ: – work experience of all NOC occupation level will […]


442 points at the February 7th 2018 round of invitation

The last round of invitation, issued on February 7 2018, had a minimum score of 442 points, which is quite high. Let’s hope the upcomming rounds will see a lower point minumum. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/become-candidate/rounds-invitations.html


415 points at last Express Entry Draw

The April 19th 2017 Express Entry round of invitation is giving hope to a lot of candidates: the lowest score to get invited was 415 points! http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/express-entry/rounds.asp


Persons in the USA without legal status

Since recent changes in the American immigration policy, most immigration law firms and consultancies have seen an increase in inquiries from persons located in the United States without proper documentation. Here is a quick overview of the possibilities in such cases. – Possibility VS Approbation: The first thing to understand […]


Great news for sponsorships

Today IRCC published some fantastic news about new changes to the Family sponsorship programs for spouse, common-law spouse and dependent children. You can find the full announcement here, but here are the strong points: – new processing time of 12 months (instead of 26 months) – simplified lists of documents […]


Positive changes to the Express Entry

Great changes are made to the point system for Express Entry applicants! 1. Less points granted to permanent job offer mean that applicants without job offer will have a higher chance of getting the precious Invitation to Apply! previously 600 point now 50 points only. 2. 50 points awarded for […]


New Intake for Mon Projet Quebec – Explanation

The Quebec Ministry of Immigration is putting into place a new application system. The old form of application was using paper forms and documents, on a first come, first served basis. The NEW application system is part online, part on paper. Here are the steps of the new application system […]


Mon Projet Quebec – New Intake

If you have not created your profile during the previous intake period for Mon Projet Quebec, you will be able to do so after June 20th 2016. There will be 5000 applications accepted at a later date, which is yet to be announced. All applications will first have to be […]


Update on Quebec Program Application Intake

On February 26 2016, Quebec Ministry of Immigration (MIDI) published new guidelines for the intake of applications through the online portal Mon Projet Quebec. Dates to complete and submit an application: Applicants who have already created their Mon projet Québec account may submit their application between June 13 and 20, […]