Program delivery update: Specific Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) holders currently in Quebec [R205(a) – A75] – International Mobility Program

January 31, 2022

The instructions have been reformatted to put the Eligibility requirements section at the top for easier reference by officers.

In addition, the following changes have been made:

• The Eligibility requirements section was updated to include the following new codes as options for section 9 of the CSQ when it’s submitted with the work permit application:
  • IU – Préposé aux bénéficiaires – Volet travailleur étranger
  • IR – Préposé aux bénéficiaires – Volet diplômé du QC
  • IX – Travailleur – Transformation alimentaire
  • IV – Intelligence artificielle – Volet travailleur étranger
  • IW – Intelligence artificielle – Volet diplômé du QC
  • IS – Travailleur – TI – Effets visuels
• Temporary residents in Canada who meet the eligibility requirements of an active public policy and of this Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) exemption may now apply.
• The instructions related to spouses and common-law partners were removed. Officers must refer to the Spouses or common-law partners of CSQ holders instructions for guidance related to spousal open work permits. Spouses and common-law partners are eligible for an open work permit under the LMIA exemption code C41.

Updated instructions

• Specific Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) holders currently in Quebec [R205(a) – A75] – International Mobility Program