On 22 November 2023, the Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration (MIFI) announced that
beginning on 11 December 2023, employers can submit applications online for Quebec Acceptance Certificates (CAQ) and Validated Job Offers (VJO), via the ARRIMA platform. This platform is already in use for other types of applications. Electronic transmission will become
mandatory as of 22 January 2024. An exemption will be maintained for certain sectors, such as the agricultural sector. Decisions will be issued electronically as well.
A Tax Alert prepared by EY's People Advisory Services group, and attached below, provides additional details.