Program delivery update – March 17, 2016

Update to the instructions related to Labour Market Impact Assessment-exempt work permit renewals and extensions for certain Quebec Selection Certificate holders currently in Quebec

Summary

The instructions on Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)-exempt work permit renewals and extensions for certain Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) holders currently in Quebec have been updated.

The following changes have been made:

• The Current process and Additional conditions for CSQ holders in Quebec sections were combined into one section titled General considerations.
• Under General considerations, a clarification was made to indicate that persons holding valid CSQs do not need a statement from Quebec that confirms the nominated individual is urgently required by the province-based employer.
• The Operational instructions section was updated to include the exact codes that must be indicated in section 9 of the valid CSQ when it is submitted with the work permit application. Also, a new code, “I6 Travailleurs Art.40”, was added.
• A new section, Employer compliance fee, was added.
• The LMIA exemption code has been changed from C10 to A75.

Updated instructions

• International Mobility Program: Labour Market Impact Assessment-exempt work permit renewals and extensions for certain Quebec Selection Certificate holders currently in Quebec (exemption code A75)
• Temporary Foreign Worker Program: Quebec applicants

Questions

For further information, please contact OMC-GOC-Immigration@cic.gc.ca.