Quebec Skilled Worker Program 2022

Below is my Quebec Skilled Worker Program processing timeline for 2021–2022. I have received my AOR and now waiting for the medical test request. I hope this helps many of you who have applied for it or thinking of applying.

Quebec Skilled Worker Process Timeline

Arrima Portal Application (Free of Cost)

• Expression of Interest Submission — 16th Nov 2020
• Invitation to submit an application for permanent selection — 2nd Sept 2021

Portal Link: https://www.quebec.ca/en/immigration/online-immigration-services

Mon Projet Quebec (Quebec PR Portal) (~$850)

• PR Application Submission — 20th Sept 2021
• Additional Document Request — 24th Sept 2021
• Value Test Request — 20th Oct 2021
• Custom Documents Request — 20th Oct 2021
• Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) — 25th Jan 2022
• IMP+ Eligibility Letter — 6th June 2022

Portal Link: https://monprojetquebec.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/

IRCC Federal Quebec Skilled Worker Process ($1365)

• Paper Based Application Sent To CPC Sydney, Nova Scotia — 22 April 2022
• Temporary Application Number (XEP******** )— 2nd May 2022
• PR Application Linked To GC Key — 24th Aug 2022
• Additional Documents Request — 25th Aug 2022
• AOR — 8th Sept 2022
• Documents Update — Nov 2022 — Dec 2022
• Pre-Arrival Letter — 1st Feb 2023
• PR Approval —6th Feb 2023
• PR Card — 21st April 2023

Application Documents Checklist: IRCC Quebec Skilled Worker Application Package

What is IMP + Eligibility Letter? (~$255)

• IMP+ letter is an invitation to apply for a 3 years work permit to work in Quebec for any Quebec Based Employer till your PR application is in process. It is helpful if you are outside Canada. You cannot work for the employer outside Quebec.

What is BOWP? (~$255)

• If you are in Canada, then apply for a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) of 2 years which can let you work for any employer in Canada and not only Quebec till your PR application is in process.

IMP+/BOWP — Only apply for any one of them.

Total Application Cost — $2470

*Other expenses such as courier, prints, etc are additional.

Thank you for reading the timeline, I hope it helped you understanding the current processing time. Post any questions and I will be happy to answer them.

IMP+ Explained: