On December 7, 2022, the Government of Canada updated instructions for Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) holders currently outside Quebec. The new instructions clarify that applicants may apply for an open work permit under labour market impact assessment (LMIA) exemption code A76 before or after they submit their application for permanent residence (PR). In addition, those who have applied for PR under one of Quebec’s economic immigration streams must provide one of three “documentary evidence” provided in the instructions. The government also provided minor updates for open work permit holders, introducing new instructions after the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 change.
