I am on the same situation as you, I'm planning to apply for a QSW but I also require an ARC. I had the chance to speak to someone who is also under the same situation apparently he wasn't asked to submit ARC while applying for QSW but was requested for one on the federal part.
I went to interview and I get CSQ. Then I applied under Federal process. I did security check and medical examinations and now they asked me for ARC. I'm very nervouws because I read that ARC could be refused even If you reach alll ther requeriments to get PR
You need the assistance of a lawyer to file an A.R.C for you and yes an A.R.C can be denied it all depends on the reasons why you were deported if you departed when you were supposed to, have no criminal record and paid for your air ticket, you have a very, very good chance because you have the backing of QSW, if you were to apply for a tourist visa for example not in a 100 years they would grant you an A.R.C
I have attached a link to the copy of immigration's manual, please read pages 26-27.
Time under your nick comes after your 10 post, then you become a "member". In the meantime would you mind sharing your timeline here? when did you apply for QSW, how long did it take, points you scored, interview, etc.,
Thanks,
Looks better now huh? so you filed your QSW application on 09-09-2010 and you didnt get your interview until Nov.17/2011 that is more than a year!! just for QSW.... How long did your interview last? Was it all in French, what did they ask you? sorry for so many questions but I will follow your footsteps soon..