International Student Services at McGill University

07/14/2026

06/18/2026

What are the proof of language requirements in post graduate work permit (PGWP) applications? Let us unpack the confusion surrounding them.

If you apply for PGWP on or after Nov 1st 2024, you must provide proof of English or French language proficiency in order to get a PGWP.

Which tests are accepted as proof of language proficiency?

The table highlights the tests you can take. You either need English or French language proficiency.

Where should you upload your proof of language proficiency test results?

Your PGWP document checklist will include proof of language proficiency results as an optional document. However, you must upload it.

The figure shows proof of language proficiency appearing in the Optional Documents section of the PGWP application process.

Although it is listed in Optional Documents, you MUST upload your language test results. Otherwise, your application will get REJECTED.

Upload your proof of language proficiency in the Optional Documents in the appropriate place.

Contact us if you need more help!

05/29/2026

What is intention to refuse in CAQ applications?

Intention to refusal is a letter sent by immigration Quebec if the documents you submitted are incomplete or insufficient for a successful CAQ application. It is not a refusal. It just means that your application will be refused if additional info is not provided.

How to spot an intention to refusal?

It will be available on the Immigration Quebec (not Arrima) portal and will appear as "Documents Missing".

The letter of explanation will indicate what additional documents or info you will need to provide.

Call us ASAP if you receive intention to refuse letter.

We will book an appointment with our advisors for the next available slot. During the appointment, our advisors will guide you through the next steps.

After the appointment, assemble the new documents to be uploaded on Arrima.

You may also be suggested to draft a cover letter explaining your situation.

How to correctly upload the documents on arrima?

1. Log on to Arrima and click on "Mes Dossiers".
2. Scroll to the far right of the screen and click on the three horizontal dots against your application. Sometimes your screen resolution will require you to zoom out of the page for you to see this.
3. Click on "Mettre à jour Mon dossier" after clicking on the three dots.

1. In the event your application isn't saved, the paperclip icon will be inactive and grey. To make it active, click on the save icon first which will make the paperclip icon active.
2. Click on the paperclip icon and attach document(s) and click on "Joindre".
3. Repeat step 2 until you're certain all the necessary documents have been uploaded.
4. Once you're done uploading, click on the arrow icon to submit the application.

After you're done submitting the application by clicking on the arrow icon, the status of the application will read "Deposé".

Please contact us if you need additional help.

05/22/2026

Applying for CAQ for the first time? Here's what you should do!

Create an account on Arrima portal.

How to create an account on Arrima portal

Complete an online application on the Immigration Quebec Portal. This is different from the Arrima portal.

Immigration Quebec Portal application is a 11 step process.

Return to the Arrima portal and pay the application fee once you're done filling up the application (i.e., the 11 steps) on the Immigration Quebec Portal.

You have only one hour after completing the application on Immigration Quebec Portal to complete the payment on Arrima portal.

Once the payment is done, return to Immigration Quebec Portal to get your document checklist.

The document checklist is personalized to you. Follow the instructions on it carefully.

Once you're done gathering your documents, upload the documents on the Arrima portal.

Find your application and add a folder.

Upload documents and choose their category appropriately. Once done click Submit to submit your application. That's it!

If you need more help, please contact us at 514-398-4349!

05/21/2026

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