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I work in Quebec. How can I extend my work permit?

Your employer must apply for a Labour Market Opinion (LMO) renewal from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada. A positive LMO authorizes your employer to hire you. Your employer must also apply for a Certificat d'acceptation du Québec from the Quebec government for your job. (See Immigrate and settle in Quebec – Temporary workers.)

Send your application to extend your work permit to the CIC processing centre in Vegreville, Alberta, and include copies of the following:

• the new Labour Market Opinion,
• the Certificat d'acceptation du Québec, and
• a new signed employee-employer contract.

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